‘A Complete Unknown’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The sixties were a decade of radical change. At the time, communities came together to stand and show their power. Many turned to music to express themselves and reassure the American people that even though the world around them is changing, they can be on the right side of history and change with it positively.  When Bob Dylan stepped onto the scene … Continue reading ‘A Complete Unknown’ Review

‘Wicked’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The theatre community has always felt like home. No matter where you’ve come from or how alienated you feel for being different, there has always been a place in the theatre community. As someone who has been part of the theatre community and found solace with a stage family for each production, there will always be one inspirational musical.  For me, it … Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Review

‘Gladiator II’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Almost twenty-four years ago, Ridley Scott made one of the most prolific action films of all time, Gladiator. Russell Crowe’s turn as Maximus garnered critical acclaim and won his first Academy Award.  At the time, no one thought there would be a sequel, but the possibility of Lucius, the son of Maximus and Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), having a film of his own … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Review

‘Heretic’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi When A24 has a new horror film lined up, there are usually high expectations. Not all of them have been as well received as Hereditary, Midsommar and Pearl, but the intrigue of a new arthouse horror is there for audiences.  For the horror genre, the more films you watch, the more the conventions feel stale unless there’s a strong story. Religious horror … Continue reading ‘Heretic’ Review

‘Queer’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The concept of loneliness has been explored in many ways. People may experience loneliness while in a relationship or by feeling isolated from the rest of the world. Whether the isolation is by choice to heal or to keep themselves safe, the underlying pain will unravel.  At times, the loss of self in a relationship accompanies the desperation of wanting the other … Continue reading ‘Queer’ Review