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HollyShorts Film Festival Selection: ‘Last Chance Moms’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Last Chance Moms is a short film that will warm your heart because of the beautiful display of female friendship on-screen. The one thing that I always gravitate towards when watching films about women or relationships in general is honesty. Director Mandy Fabian, co-writers, Sarah Chaney and Heather Olt all created something so sweet and charming. It has such a nice balance … Continue reading HollyShorts Film Festival Selection: ‘Last Chance Moms’ Review

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The Canadian Comedy Series ‘Ghost BFF’ Tackles Important Social Issues With Humour

By: Amanda Guarragi When we consume media, we usually gravitate towards series or films that we can hopefully relate to. If we are lucky, we can find a show or film with characters who speak to us on a different level. That is why representation on-screen is important, whether there is a diverse cast, or stories that highlight different social issues. There are creators who … Continue reading The Canadian Comedy Series ‘Ghost BFF’ Tackles Important Social Issues With Humour

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How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

By: Amanda Guarragi Woman in Car premiered at the Canadian Film Festival last week. It is such a multilayered film, that dives into the female experience through relationships, trauma and deceit. It is always interesting to explore the female characters in high society because there can be so much to unpack. It is an in-depth look at the psychology of past mistakes and how it … Continue reading How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

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Canadian Film Festival Selection ‘Woman In Car’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Woman In Car is written and directed by Vanya Rose. It is an in-depth look at the psychology of past mistakes and how it can affect the future. It takes the female experience of Ann Lewis (Hélène Joy) as she is in the middle of getting married to her new husband. The script is well-written and Rose peels back the many layers … Continue reading Canadian Film Festival Selection ‘Woman In Car’ Review

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‘Jumbo’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Sundance Film Festival 2020 selection Jumbo, written and directed by Zoé Wittock, is an interesting exploration of sexuality and coming of age. We meet young Jeanne (Noémie Merlant), who works at an amusement park and is completely taken by these machines. These inanimate objects, fascinate her to the point, that she cannot stop thinking about them, especially one theme park ride, she … Continue reading ‘Jumbo’ Review

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