‘Pinocchio’ (2022) Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The Disney live-action remakes have been a hit or a miss and it’s because some don’t recapture the magic. Animated films have no bounds and many things can be experimented with when it comes to the design of characters and storytelling. Pinocchio is a story that has always been dark and a bit bleak for young children to watch. It only had … Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’ (2022) Review

‘Barbarian’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi What starts out as a bad night for Tess Marshall (Georgina Campbell) somehow spirals into the depths of hell in this one house. When Tess discovers a rental home she booked is already occupied by a stranger named Keith (Bill Skarsgard), against her better judgment, she decides to spend the night. But soon discovers there’s a lot more to fear than just … Continue reading ‘Barbarian’ Review

‘See How They Run’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Recently whodunits have had a resurgence and some have managed to add something new to the genre. In See How They Run director Tom George diverts the audience’s attention with a flashy cast of characters and some great editing choices. The film takes place in 1950s London, and plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play called “The Mousetrap” by Agatha … Continue reading ‘See How They Run’ Review

‘The Good Boss’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi In The Good Boss, Básculas Blanco is a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town. The workers await the imminent visit from a committee which holds its fate in their hands as to whether they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, the company’s proprietor, Blanco (Javier Bardem) pulls out all the stops … Continue reading ‘The Good Boss’ Review

Hollyshorts 2022 Selection: ‘The Blood of Dinosaurs’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The Blood of the Dinosaurs is an impressive abstract look at the way everyone consumes media. On the surface level, it’s pure entertainment and sometimes that is all anyone can register. No one fully understands what goes on behind closed doors and that is what this short film highlights in a nice compact little way. It shows the many years of people … Continue reading Hollyshorts 2022 Selection: ‘The Blood of Dinosaurs’ Review