‘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 Bernal) and Adrian Lovell (Joseph Fiennes), who were trafficking weapons … Continue reading ‘The Mother’ 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 those years ago reunite in this adventurous sequel. The film … Continue reading ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ 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 Bridgerton seasons, you know about the condition of King George … Continue reading ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ 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 herself and everyone that she deserved to be part of … Continue reading ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Season 1 Review
‘Class of ’09’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard to honour a system that believes in justice and truth when it’s corrupt from the inside out. When police officers or FBI agents go to the academy eager to learn about the system and how to keep civilians safe, they don’t realize that it comes with a persona to keep the secrets of the badge. The FBI agents in the … Continue reading ‘Class of ’09’ Review
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