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‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Disney’s live-action remakes have tried to recapture the magic of the animated features by changing some aspects. Fortunately, for some remakes, the reimagining of characters and musical numbers has worked in their favour. It’s difficult to translate a classic fairytale years later without losing some of the magic that made the original special. Rob Marshall’s The Little Mermaid redesigned iconic moments and … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) Review

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‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi It’s hard for many to wrap their mind around a remake of one of their favourite films, but sometimes the remake can be good. In the case of White Men Can’t Jump, Director Calmatic modernizes the story and still pays homage to what came before it. The original film with Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson was released in 1992 and became a … Continue reading ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Review

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‘Fast X’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The Fast and Furious franchise has gone on for ten films, and it’s hard to believe it has remained consistent. That doesn’t mean that it has been consistent in quality, but it has delivered a fun cinematic experience. As each film has been released, the stunts and missions have gotten more absurd. Sometimes the franchise can take itself too seriously, but now … Continue reading ‘Fast X’ Review

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‘The Mother’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi A mother’s love knows no bounds; she will do everything to protect her children. In The Mother, directed by Niki Caro, one mother is pushed to her limits to save her child. Jennifer Lopez plays an ex-assassin who uncovers a  mob secret. She was involved with two men: Hector Alvarez (Gael Garcia Bernal) and Adrian Lovell (Joseph Fiennes), who were trafficking weapons … Continue reading ‘The Mother’ Review

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‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi During lockdown, many people were in despair and tried to find ways to occupy their time. Some started learning a new instrument or another language. Others turned to movies and books to escape from this reality. In Book Club: The Next Chapter, the four women who read Fifty Shades of Grey all those years ago reunite in this adventurous sequel. The film … Continue reading ‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ Review

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