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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Guardians of the Galaxy have become the misfit family of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that everyone can connect with. Some people have felt like outcasts, and the Guardians have been the group that feels accepting of everyone. The themes of family and loss explored throughout the Guardians’ journey through the galaxy…
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‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The story of Peter Pan has been adapted many times over the years. Every filmmaker who modernized it has added much more to the world and the character. This Disney live-action remake, Peter Pan and Wendy, is a darker reimagining of the animated feature many grew up with. Director David Lowery (Pete’s…
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‘Saint X’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When young adults want to break free from their parent’s restrictions, they tend to want to prove themselves as adults. They think they know everything about the world because they have finally reached that maturity level to make decisions for themselves. Saint X explores the mysterious death of a young girl named…
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‘Beau is Afraid’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Writer-director Ari Aster has always been a filmmaker who creates complex psychological narratives and visually explores the depths of the minds of his characters. He projects their fears and anxieties within the atmosphere surrounding them with incredible sound design that places the audience in the room with them. In Beau is Afraid,…
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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Judy Blume novels have been a staple for pre-teens everywhere, and even when schools decided to pull the books from schools, that didn’t stop young girls from picking up Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. For a book to be so beloved by adults who grew up reading Blume, it’s essential…
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