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TIFF ’22: ‘Women Talking’ Review And Interview With Director of Photography Luc Montpellier
By: Amanda Guarragi Women are on another intellectual level when they discuss anything. They tend to break down any situation, no matter how small and weigh the endless possibilities. There can be many outcomes and they asses the repercussions of their actions. Women can see a situation unfold before it even happens because they have…
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TIFF ’22: ‘The Woman King’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness, unlike anything the world has ever seen. The Woman King is director Gina Prince-Bythwood’s blockbuster epic that will pleasantly surprise moviegoers. It feels so grand in scale but the story becomes intimate for General…
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TIFF ‘22: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Friendships are always an integral part of life; sometimes, we can grow out of certain ones. In the small town of Inisherin, two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. People can change and want different things out of…
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TIFF ’22: ‘Empire of Light’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For movie lovers, a trip to the cinema means the world to them. It’s not only escaping into the picture on the screen, but it’s the entire experience itself. To some, the movie theatre is a second home, almost a haven for anyone to express themselves. Director Sam Mendes opens Empire of…
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TIFF ’22: ‘The Whale’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Life can change within seconds and alter how we view the world. More importantly, when life serves us lessons, we also look at ourselves differently. Sometimes, we even question the value we offer to the world. One can lose faith in humanity when those who supposedly supported you turn their back on…