Candid Cinema

  • ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review

    ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard for many to wrap their mind around a remake of one of their favourite films, but sometimes the remake can be good. In the case of White Men Can’t Jump, Director Calmatic modernizes the story and still pays homage to what came before it. The original film with Wesley Snipes…

  • ‘Class of ’09’ Review

    ‘Class of ’09’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard to honour a system that believes in justice and truth when it’s corrupt from the inside out. When police officers or FBI agents go to the academy eager to learn about the system and how to keep civilians safe, they don’t realize that it comes with a persona to keep…

  • ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Review

    ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi The story of Peter Pan has been adapted many times over the years. Every filmmaker who modernized it has added much more to the world and the character. This Disney live-action remake, Peter Pan and Wendy, is a darker reimagining of the animated feature many grew up with. Director David Lowery (Pete’s…

  • ‘If These Walls Could Sing’ Review

    ‘If These Walls Could Sing’ Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi There’s a connection to music that people feel more than others. Only other musicians can understand the feeling. Or in Mary McCartney’s case, she grew up surrounded by music, lyrics, and a community of artists. If These Walls Could Sing is the untold story of Abbey Road studio and explores its rich…

  • ‘Willow’ Series Review

    ‘Willow’ Series Review

    By: Amanda Guarragi In 1988, Ron Howard and George Lucas teamed up to make one of the most underrated fantasy films. Willow was about a young farmer chosen to undertake a perilous journey to protect a special baby from an evil queen. Val Kilmer was at the top of his game in the 80s, so…