By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard to understand what happens in a teenage girl’s mind. The expectations society has on women stem from adolescence—the media conditions young girls to act and dress a certain way to fit in. No matter the decade, acceptance into the girl world has always been a crucial development pathway and can sometimes be scarring depending on which end you’re on. For … Continue reading ‘Under the Bridge’ Series Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The moviegoing climate has changed drastically in the past five years, and we’ve seen the tide shift with the demand for action films. After the success of Oppenheimer and Barbie, it seems audiences are craving more substance, uniqueness, and originality. Granted, the price of admission has skyrocketed. And streaming services have taken away the need for anyone to make a trip to … Continue reading ‘The Fall Guy’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Luca Guadagnino’s career has focused on building human connections with his characters through different senses. In Call Me By Your Name, he creates a sensual and vulnerable atmosphere surrounding an all-consuming crush. A Bigger Splash is a tension-filled double date for a summer in Italy that is wildly unpredictable. He alters the senses of his audience and is one of the directors … Continue reading ‘Challengers’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The current political landscape has changed how people interact with political and societal issues. Many have become outspoken to defend the side they choose. However, many have remained apolitical. During the Trump Presidency, many voices were heard, “free speech” was interpreted differently, and journalists fought for the truth. And are continuing to do so in an industry that has been deconstructed, almost … Continue reading ‘Civil War’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When Andrew Scott began his career, he was mainly a background actor floating from television series to series. He had done some independent films, but he shortly after appeared in some features like Spectre and made an impact. Even if you didn’t remember his name, you remembered his presence. When Scott was cast in BBC’s Sherlock as Jim Moriarty, everything changed for … Continue reading ‘Ripley’ Series Review
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