Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is a fun Netflix Original Film, that takes Lars Erickssong (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdottir (Rachel McAdams) on a musical journey, to the iconic Eurovision stage, in order for them to achieve their goals. The film captures the essence of Eurovision perfectly and shows the world united through music. Director David Dobkin, does some great … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review

candidxcinemaJune 26, 20202 Comments

Reviews, SXSW

The King of Staten Island Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The King of Staten Island is Judd Apatow’s most personal film to date. He collaborated with Pete Davidson and Dave Sirus to bring Pete’s deeply emotional life to the screen. It was candid, realistic and raw to Pete’s journey. It was in typical Apatow fashion, to have such a natural flow to this story. They addressed mental illness and childhood trauma with humorous … Continue reading The King of Staten Island Review

candidxcinemaJune 12, 202010 Comments

Reviews, Tribeca

TOTO Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Toto is a very inventive and sweet short film showing how dependant we have all become on technology. It is also quite humorous because the lead is 90 year – old, nonna Rosa (Rosa Forlano) who is having difficulty, adjusting to a robot being in her house. Toto is an ode to real life situations and how people can’t seem to function without technology. It … Continue reading TOTO Review

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Reviews

How to Build a Girl Review

By: Amanda Guarragi “No, I don’t think my adventure starts with a boy. I think it starts with me.” How to Build a Girl is so refreshing. It’s witty, whimsical, carefree and adventurous. It takes the viewer on a journey of self discovery, with its lead character Johanna Morrigan and it creates this zest for life atmosphere that you feel in your soul. Coky Giedroyc … Continue reading How to Build a Girl Review

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Reviews

Bad Boys For Life Review

Preface: Earlier this week, I decided to watch the first two instalments, in order to prepare myself for this one. In doing so, I finally understood the cultural significance and the definitive mark they have made in action movie history. There was the birth of the Michael Bay aesthetic and the dawn of a new action/comedy duo, who will always have our hearts. After 17 … Continue reading Bad Boys For Life Review

candidxcinemaJanuary 17, 2020January 17, 2020Leave a comment

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