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How the Female Experience is Depicted in the Short Film “Twist”: An Interview with Aly Migliori

By: Amanda Guarragi Women have shared so many similar experiences with each other for many years and there have been films that have truly captured the female experience. The short film Twist, written and directed by Aly Migliori, analyzes the loss of innocence in this coming of age thriller. It takes the female experience and tells a universal story that women know a little too … Continue reading How the Female Experience is Depicted in the Short Film “Twist”: An Interview with Aly Migliori

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The Glorias Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The Glorias directed by Julie Taymor is a beautiful film, honouring Gloria Steinem’s life and everything she has done for women. The film shows the multiple versions of Gloria, throughout the years and the conversations she would have with younger versions of herself. It is a rather unique biographical drama because of the choices made by Taymor. The film begins with the … Continue reading The Glorias Review

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Definition Please Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Definition Please is written and directed by Sujata Day, as she takes us into former Scribbs Spelling Bee champion, Monica Chondry’s (Sujata Day) world. The film highlights family identity, mental illness and internal struggles, in a powerful and realistic way. When Monica’s brother, Sonny (Ritesh Rajan) returns home, to take care of their sick mother Jaya (Anna Khaja), tensions arise and past … Continue reading Definition Please Review

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