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TIFF ’25: ‘Hamnet’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There have been extraordinary writers over centuries whose work has been transcendent, and more importantly, lasting. The words of William Shakespeare influenced writers and playwrights to emulate his prose and modernize his writings. His comedies were clever, but the complexities of his characters in his tragedies offered depth and emotional resonance, even if his protagonists were deeply flawed.  Shakespeare wanted his audience … Continue reading TIFF ’25: ‘Hamnet’ Review

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Greyhound Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  Greyhound is based on the 1955 novel ‘The Good Shepherd’, it was adapted by Tom Hanks, who also stars in the lead role, as Commander Ernest Krause. The film follows a US Navy Commander on his first war-time assignment, he was in command of a multi-national escort group defending a merchant ship convoy under attack by submarines in early-1942 during the ‘Battle of the … Continue reading Greyhound Review

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Little Fires Everywhere Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  Little Fires Everywhere is a Hulu Original series, that is adapted from Celeste Ng’s novel. The series explores the residence living in Shaker Heights, specifically the picture-perfect Richardson family but when a mother and daughter, move into their rental home nearby, things take a dramatic turn. It has a very strong narrative structure, it is well written and shows the complexities of each … Continue reading Little Fires Everywhere Review

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Artemis Fowl Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  Artemis Fowl is the title of a book series written by Eoin Colfer. This film adaptation has been completely altered to make it kid friendly. The book series was initially intended for children. There is nothing good to say about this film because it was difficult to understand the second it started. The special effects were terrible, script was very messy and the … Continue reading Artemis Fowl Review

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Emma (2020) Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.” – Jane Austen  The first line in the novel is also presented at the beginning of the film adaptation of Emma, which … Continue reading Emma (2020) Review

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