By: Amanda Guarragi For over 80 years, Superman has always been a beacon of hope and purity. The appeal of Clark Kent’s Superman is that he is a wholesome young man who wants to do good for the people. His Boy Scout aura gives people the optimism that he will always make the right decisions. Creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created an iconic hero … Continue reading ‘Superman’ (2025) Review
By: Amanda Guarragi “Our lives are the sum of our choices. And we cannot escape the past.” After thirty years of watching Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) accept his missions and running towards the next threat, his final reckoning is finally here. Or we can hope it’s his final mission. As a diehard Mission: Impossible fan, the franchise has consistently exceeded its predecessor to make this … Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For the past two phases, Marvel has struggled with figuring out what the audience wants from their characters. The critical reception, excluding Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and maybe even Spider-Man: No Way Home, has been tough to watch as a fan. But, as a critic, it’s warranted. Superhero conventions have, unfortunately, become formulaic. So it’s important to have well-choreographed action … Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts*’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The current cinema-going climate has shifted, and the attention to box office numbers has been alarming. If a film’s box office doesn’t make half of its profit back within the first weekend, it’s automatically seen as a failure or not up to par with previous box office wins. What’s sad about this is that original films don’t have the opportunity to stay … Continue reading ‘Sinners’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Over the years, visionary filmmakers have made defining films for each decade. Bong Joon Ho is one of those directors. In 2020, Parasite became the film to define the decade and challenge the rich with their questionable values. Whether you were part of the #BongHive that season or watched his other films- Okja, Snowpiercer, and Memories of Murder- he knows how to … Continue reading ‘Mickey 17’ Review
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