Candid Cinema

  • ‘Fast X’ Review

    ‘Fast X’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi The Fast and Furious franchise has gone on for ten films, and it’s hard to believe it has remained consistent. That doesn’t mean that it has been consistent in quality, but it has delivered a fun cinematic experience. As each film has been released, the stunts and missions have gotten more absurd.…

  • ‘The Mother’ Review

    ‘The Mother’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi A mother’s love knows no bounds; she will do everything to protect her children. In The Mother, directed by Niki Caro, one mother is pushed to her limits to save her child. Jennifer Lopez plays an ex-assassin who uncovers a  mob secret. She was involved with two men: Hector Alvarez (Gael Garcia…

  • ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ Review

    ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi During lockdown, many people were in despair and tried to find ways to occupy their time. Some started learning a new instrument or another language. Others turned to movies and books to escape from this reality. In Book Club: The Next Chapter, the four women who read Fifty Shades of Grey all…

  • ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Review

    ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is worth the watch because of Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and George’s love story. Rhimes and Quinn explore the racial issues at the time by changing history, but they also address mental health and the improper tactics used to treat those suffering. For those who have watched previous…

  • ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Season 1 Review

    ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Season 1 Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi The Muppets return in a new musical adventure in The Muppets Mayhem. The Electric Mayhem Band goes on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album. During this process, they need someone who can navigate the music industry. So a junior A&R executive named Nora (Lilly Singh) proved to…