By: Amanda Guarragi “Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” What may have started out as a Twitter thread, turned into a film that definitely suits A24s library, and has a positive perception on sex work. For those who weren’t on Twitter when @_zolarmoon’s story dropped, this movie does do her … Continue reading ‘Zola’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Our beloved Natasha Romanoff, the one woman that was a part of the original six, and came in like a firecracker in Iron Man 2 finally has her standalone film. The wait for Black Widow was long, and no, it wasn’t because of the pandemic. After being in the MCU for 11 years, Scarlett Johansson deserved her standalone. It should have come … Continue reading ‘Black Widow’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The one thing that can bring people together is faith. It can be faith in anything; in a sports team, in a higher being, or even faith in community. In 1960s Los Angeles, a trailblazing group of nuns, The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, bravely stood up to the patriarchy of the Catholic Church. They fought for equality, their livelihoods, … Continue reading ‘Rebel Hearts’ Explores The Catholic Hierarchy And The Strength In Community
By: Amanda Guarragi Pixar films never fail to make anyone emotional. The filmmakers find a way to pull at your heartstrings every single time. Luca takes place along the Italian Riviera, in Portorosso. Under the sea, there is a whole world of fish, or rather, sea monsters. There are old legends surrounding the sea monsters, and if they were to ever be seen by the … Continue reading ‘Luca’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi ‘Little details, that tell the world, we are not invisible.’ When we think of our own heritage, we are always proud of where we come from. Everyone wears their heritage on them like a beautiful flag. As generations pass stories to the next, they can stand tall and embrace where they come from because that is what makes them unique. All the … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Review
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