By: Amanda Guarragi The action spy thriller has come a long way since the early days of 007. Since then, we’ve had Mission: Impossible, John Wick and Kingsman. These franchises have developed their unique style to keep audiences glued to the characters and action on screen. Some prefer one franchise to the other, and it’s because it comes down to the director’s style. Director Matthew … Continue reading ‘Argylle’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In recent years, Sir Ridley Scott has reached a level of inconsistency with his storytelling. He was once a filmmaker who broke boundaries and knew how to create the perfect heroic story. From Alien to Blade Runner to Gladiator, he was a director people were excited to watch. However, in the 2010s, Scott’s direction for his films began to change and lacked … Continue reading ‘Napoleon’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we look back at history, the media has masked the brutality that occurred when colonizers came to North America. There is a stripped-down version of this and that of the Indigenous people. The book Killers of the Flower Moon, written by David Grann, highlighted the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI. Grann, an American journalist, crafted his novel with … Continue reading ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Whether you’re an avid gamer or not, video games have been developed for decades. These games are distributed globally, but the story of their production is rarely discussed. Tetris is one of the oldest games that found success through multiple avenues, as we learn in Tetris, directed by Jon S. Baird. This is the story of how one businessman named Henk Rogers … Continue reading ‘Tetris’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Christmas is a time to spend with loved ones and of course, to spread cheer. In Spirited directed by Sean Anders, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) finds someone who is unredeemable to haunt to restore their good spirit. After many years of working with his team, he is very close to retirement and has no idea what his next move … Continue reading ‘Spirited’ Review
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