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Canadian Film Festival 2022 Selection: ‘The Last Mark’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi A self-loathing and aging hitman, Keele (Shawn Doyle), is tasked to kill a witness Peyton (Alexia Fast), but he quickly learns his new mark might be his estranged daughter. He abducts her in an attempt to keep her safe from his maniacal associate (Bryce Hodgson). Keele struggles with this new parental responsibility of keeping her alive. Whether she’s his daughter or not, … Continue reading Canadian Film Festival 2022 Selection: ‘The Last Mark’ Review

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How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

By: Amanda Guarragi Woman in Car premiered at the Canadian Film Festival last week. It is such a multilayered film, that dives into the female experience through relationships, trauma and deceit. It is always interesting to explore the female characters in high society because there can be so much to unpack. It is an in-depth look at the psychology of past mistakes and how it … Continue reading How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

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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

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Canadian Film Festival Selection ‘Woman In Car’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Woman In Car is written and directed by Vanya Rose. It is an in-depth look at the psychology of past mistakes and how it can affect the future. It takes the female experience of Ann Lewis (Hélène Joy) as she is in the middle of getting married to her new husband. The script is well-written and Rose peels back the many layers … Continue reading Canadian Film Festival Selection ‘Woman In Car’ Review

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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

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