‘West Side Story’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi After 60 years since the original film came out, Steven Spielberg dipped his toe in the musical genre for West Side Story. At first, it was hard for me to understand why someone would want to remake a film that won awards and is beloved by all in the theatre community. But after watching this updated version, I have to say I … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ Review
‘Don’t Look Up’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Once in a while there comes a film that highlights the issues in our society in a very blatant way. With Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up, we see a culmination of issues that has resulted in something catastrophic. The sociopolitical satire that is presented in this story affects all of us on a very large scale. It was done in a way … Continue reading ‘Don’t Look Up’ Review
‘Single All The Way’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi We all know how tough the Holidays can be. Sometimes it is nice to be around friends and family. Or sometimes, you can feel pressured by the expectations they put on you. The new Netflix movie Single All The Way flips the typical ‘fake boyfriend’ trope and makes the matchmaking a family affair. Even though some family members pressure you about being single around … Continue reading ‘Single All The Way’ Review
‘House of Gucci’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Versace. Armani. Gucci. Those are three of the most notable fashion designers that hail from Italy. When you think of them, you think: suave, sleek, and sexy. Like any Europeans – but especially Italians- there is this air that comes with being Italian. It’s not necessarily pride, or arrogance; it’s more of knowing who you are and being able to carry it … Continue reading ‘House of Gucci’ Review
‘Pig’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi We have gotten films that have explored people living out in the wilderness, far away from society and the bounds that it comes with. The more you become detached with the social conditioning that capitalism is the only way to survive, the more you become one with yourself and with nature. In Michael Sarnoski’s Pig we see Robin Feld (Nicolas Cage) living … Continue reading ‘Pig’ Review
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