‘The Flash’ (2023) Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Warner Bros and DC have had it rough the past couple of years as they have been trying to get their heroes off the ground. They have attempted to create their universe, but due to studio interference and a regime change, things haven’t gone according to plan. The Flash has been a film in the making for the past nine years and … Continue reading ‘The Flash’ (2023) Review
‘Elemental’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Over the years, Pixar has been known for stunning 3D animation and heartfelt stories that can resonate with adults and children alike. They did have a string of successful films. But lately, they are having trouble capturing the same magic as they used to. In Disney Pixar’s Elemental, we meet a family from Fireland who is trying to make a living on … Continue reading ‘Elemental’ Review
‘The Full Monty’ (2023) Series Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In 1997, The Full Monty was a film that flew under the radar. It was about these six unemployed steel workers who come together for a male striptease act. The film’s title was worked into their act as women went to cheer them on and demand “the full monty” (total nudity). Writer Simon Beaufoy and director Peter Cattaneo did not expect the … Continue reading ‘The Full Monty’ (2023) Series Review
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Transformers franchise has had some hits and misses over the years, but nothing stuck after Dark of the Moon. Director Michael Bay has had its moments, but there’s only so much you can do with the same robots fighting for the cause with the government…again. When the first Transformers film was released in 2007, the technology was well beyond what people … Continue reading Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we first meet Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), he is a bright young man with a loving set of parents. Like all Spider-Man tales, a couple of defining moments push him into becoming the hero he was always meant to be. At first, it was a leap of faith to learn how to be Spider-Man, thanks to Peter Parker (Jake Johnson). But … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review
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