TIFF ’24: ‘Nightbitch’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Women do not get enough credit for everything that we do. Women go through more stages than men do. Our life is altered during adolescence because of menstruation; society’s beauty standards affect us more because of the idealized view of perfection, and then there’s a pregnancy that no one can prepare us for.  Pregnancy and motherhood are by far the most traumatizing … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Nightbitch’ Review

‘Disenchanted’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Fairytales have always been an important part of pop culture, especially when we were children. The idea that anyone can break into a song and express their true feelings is what makes them magical. The characters have always been virtuous, loving, and empathetic towards others to have kindness overpower any form of hatred. There is just something special and heartwarming about fairytales … Continue reading ‘Disenchanted’ Review

Hillbilly Elegy Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Hillbilly Elegy is a film about generational differences, family dysfunction and psychological trauma that all stems from childhood. The film is adapted from the memoir Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance. There is a different way of life in Middletown, Ohio and the memoir explored how he was personally affected by his family. Ron Howard … Continue reading Hillbilly Elegy Review

A Love Letter to DCEU Fans: We Did It!

By: Amanda Guarragi  To my fellow DC fans, I salute you, because we did it. The #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement is a massive success and in 2021, on HBO Max, we will finally see our beloved Justice League come together as it was intended. Zack Snyder hosted a Man of Steel watch party today on the platform Vero, which he uses quite often. In his commentary, he … Continue reading A Love Letter to DCEU Fans: We Did It!