By: Amanda Guarragi When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, some tend to gravitate towards fame. They want to be famous. To be known and be loved by all. Little do they know that when they achieve that level of fame, they are put on a pedestal and adoring fans can have rose-coloured glasses with their favourite celebrity. Specifically, … Continue reading ‘Priscilla’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Writer-director Ari Aster has always been a filmmaker who creates complex psychological narratives and visually explores the depths of the minds of his characters. He projects their fears and anxieties within the atmosphere surrounding them with incredible sound design that places the audience in the room with them. In Beau is Afraid, Aster sends his protagonist on a dark psychological trip through … Continue reading ‘Beau is Afraid’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi What can be said about men that hasn’t already been said? Men can be labelled many things, and they’re almost never derogatory. Unless, of course, it comes from the viewpoint of a woman. The only reason women speak out against men and demand better from them is that in certain instances, women are provoked by their emotional outbursts and outlandish behaviour. Men … Continue reading ‘Men’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There are medieval tales that capture the essence of the nobility and honour within the kingdom. We have been told the stories of powerful rulers, gallant knights, and bewitching women. David Lowery’s The Green Knight, shows the journey of King Arthur’s (Sean Harris) headstrong nephew, Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) as he embarks on a daring quest to confront the Green Knight, a … Continue reading ‘The Green Knight’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi “Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” What may have started out as a Twitter thread, turned into a film that definitely suits A24s library, and has a positive perception on sex work. For those who weren’t on Twitter when @_zolarmoon’s story dropped, this movie does do her … Continue reading ‘Zola’ Review
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