Canadian Film Festival Selection: ‘Sugar Daddy’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi A young talented musician, named Darren, dreams of making music like nobody has before. But, unfortunately she’s broke and desperate for cash. She signs up to a paid-dating website, throwing herself down a dark path that shapes her music with it. It’s true when they say, ‘art imitates life’ and artists tend to try new experiences for inspiration. They may not realize … Continue reading Canadian Film Festival Selection: ‘Sugar Daddy’ Review

Canadian Film Fest 2020 Selection: Pressure Play Review

By: Amanda Guarragi  Pressure Play is a short film that premiered at the Canadian Film Festival. The film is an in depth look of the mind of a seventeen year – old Black teenager named Fraser (Emidio Lopes), who really wants to make his high school basketball team. Fraser is very reserved and quiet, but on the court, he finds his voice and his freedom. The film … Continue reading Canadian Film Fest 2020 Selection: Pressure Play Review