By: Amanda Guarragi When A24 has a new horror film lined up, there are usually high expectations. Not all of them have been as well received as Hereditary, Midsommar and Pearl, but the intrigue of a new arthouse horror is there for audiences. For the horror genre, the more films you watch, the more the conventions feel stale unless there’s a strong story. Religious horror … Continue reading ‘Heretic’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The concept of loneliness has been explored in many ways. People may experience loneliness while in a relationship or by feeling isolated from the rest of the world. Whether the isolation is by choice to heal or to keep themselves safe, the underlying pain will unravel. At times, the loss of self in a relationship accompanies the desperation of wanting the other … Continue reading ‘Queer’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For the past six years, Sony has produced different Spider-Man characters for Marvel that haven’t been used in previous films. The one character to kick off the Sony Marvel universe was Venom. There has been a stark difference in quality between Sony Marvel films and Disney Marvel films, but the important thing is that they’ve explored different stories. The Sony Marvel films … Continue reading ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The life of a businessman has changed over the decades. Salesmen are cunning and have been blessed with the gift of the gab. They can make everything sound truthful and exciting; without their turn of phrase, they couldn’t climb the corporate ladder. However, corruption and manipulation play major parts in making a deal. The only way to claw your way to the … Continue reading ‘The Apprentice’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Five years ago, Todd Phillips released Joker on October 4th and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. It went on to be nominated for 11 Academy Awards and win two Oscars; one for the brilliant score composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir and the other for Joaquin Phoenix’s transformative performance. You could say that this DC “Elseworlds” comic book … Continue reading ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Review
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