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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season One Review

By: Amanda Guarragi After seven long years, Daredevil has returned to our screens. Daredevil premiered on Netflix in 2015. It became one of Marvel’s most critically acclaimed television series because of its gritty nature, which offered a refreshing take on comic book heroes. When Daredevil was cancelled after three seasons, the #SaveDaredevil hashtag brought the comic community together. The actors gave exceptional performances and grounded their … Continue reading ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season One Review

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TIFF ’24: ‘Saturday Night’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There has always been something special about New York City on Saturday nights. Whether going out on the town or staying in, the media has always made the “Big Apple” appealing with the city’s bright lights. Nighttime in New York means an endless world of possibilities and a never-ending night that is bound to end up as a story. Fifty seasons ago, … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Saturday Night’ Review

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TIFF ’24: ‘Conclave’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The Catholic Church has been one of the most influential institutions for centuries. An institution such as this one often has traditional ideologies underlying systemic cycles. People frequently turn to their faith to find solace when facing hardships. Unfortunately, no one knows what goes on behind the doors of the Vatican. But to say there isn’t any form of corruption within the … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Conclave’ Review

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TIFF ’24 Review: ‘The Substance’

By: Amanda Guarragi There are moments in women’s lives that change their perception of beauty. When they are younger, the idealized beauty standards are subtle as women are conditioned by society through the representation of female bodies in media. It doesn’t affect young girls until they hit adolescence, and they are taught that you’re not as appealing once you hit a certain age. Watching celebrities … Continue reading TIFF ’24 Review: ‘The Substance’

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‘Under the Bridge’ Series Review

By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard to understand what happens in a teenage girl’s mind. The expectations society has on women stem from adolescence—the media conditions young girls to act and dress a certain way to fit in. No matter the decade, acceptance into the girl world has always been a crucial development pathway and can sometimes be scarring depending on which end you’re on. For … Continue reading ‘Under the Bridge’ Series Review

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