‘Halloween Ends’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Within four decades of the Halloween franchise adding sequels upon sequels, Laurie Strode’s story finally comes to an end. But was it the ending she deserved? Director David Gordon Green has constructed a trilogy highlighting trauma and one man’s effects on an entire community. The first instalment explored generational trauma, the second film explored communal trauma, and the last instalment explored how … Continue reading ‘Halloween Ends’ Review
‘TÂR’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There have been many films that have tried to understand the complexity of artists. Some may have larger egos than others and some remain humble until the very end of their careers. The concept of art and what it means to give yourself fully to any medium within it always comes with a price. The composer, Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) completely loses … Continue reading ‘TÂR’ Review
‘Werewolf By Night’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The feel of old-fashioned monster movies isn’t present in horror movies today. What they offered was something different. Horror doesn’t only consist of scares, an excessive amount of blood, or graphic violence. It can also bring some humanity to the monsters we see through their interactions. Old-fashioned horror monster movies would design a different way to scare audiences through the use of … Continue reading ‘Werewolf By Night’ Review
‘Smile’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Horror movies have different ways of getting inside our heads. Sometimes it’s more so the thought of the concept than actually seeing it on screen. Smile shows a spirit following your every move and waiting to consume you. After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an … Continue reading ‘Smile’ Review
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi SISTERS! The Sanderson coven is back this Halloween, and it’s as if they never left Salem. Hocus Pocus 2 delivers a new tale for the next generation while subtly giving the witches we have grown to love a much-needed backstory. In this sequel, three young women, Becca (Whitney Peak), Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) and Cassie (Lilia Buckingham), accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters … Continue reading ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Review
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