By: Amanda Guarragi There’s a feeling that comes with watching a film on an epic scale that is indescribable. Not only has Denis Villeneuve done this three times in his career, but each film has become grander than the one before it. Villeneuve has mastered the sci-fi genre as he expertly weaves the human condition into space wars and the exploration of planets. He grounds … Continue reading ‘Dune Part Two’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Sony Marvel universe has had its ups and downs. But the one commendable thing is that they’ve always stood independently and tried to do something different. Sony is going against the grain by exploring under-appreciated characters in the Spider-Man universe and having fun with their powers. From Venom to Morbius and now Madame Web, Marvel has had an extensive catalogue, and … Continue reading ‘Madame Web’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we think about Bob Marley, we remember his everlasting impact on music. What started as an outlet to express his feelings towards the violence and corruption in Jamaica became a global protest for peace and unity. His music has been associated with freedom fighters and peaceful protests for years. It’s important to note that Marley felt he had a purpose for his … Continue reading ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The action spy thriller has come a long way since the early days of 007. Since then, we’ve had Mission: Impossible, John Wick and Kingsman. These franchises have developed their unique style to keep audiences glued to the characters and action on screen. Some prefer one franchise to the other, and it’s because it comes down to the director’s style. Director Matthew … Continue reading ‘Argylle’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In 2004, Tiny Fey adapted the self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman. She changed the title to Mean Girls and used Wiseman’s high school clique guidelines in the novel to structure the ultimate film about girlhood. When Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) is introduced to high school after being homeschooled, she’s in for a culture shock. She becomes friends with … Continue reading ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) Review
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