By: Amanda Guarragi Horror movies have different ways of getting inside our heads. Sometimes it’s more so the thought of the concept than actually seeing it on screen. Smile shows a spirit following your every move and waiting to consume you. After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an … Continue reading ‘Smile’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi SISTERS! The Sanderson coven is back this Halloween, and it’s as if they never left Salem. Hocus Pocus 2 delivers a new tale for the next generation while subtly giving the witches we have grown to love a much-needed backstory. In this sequel, three young women, Becca (Whitney Peak), Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) and Cassie (Lilia Buckingham), accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters … Continue reading ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When biopics are made there is a certain level of care and understanding. The filmmakers chose to explore every aspect of one person’s life to have some form of admiration for what the artist brought to the world. Even if it’s embellished a bit for dramatized purposes on screen, some tell the story as authentic as possible. Some filmmakers have highlighted stories … Continue reading ‘Blonde’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Everyone wants to live the perfect life; for some, the 60s nuclear family values are something to strive for. During the period, women were somewhat content with living as a housewife, which was considered a job, while their husbands would go out to work. They cooked, cleaned, and served their husbands, but eventually, that wasn’t fulfilling enough. Women went on to break … Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we think about soul mates, we believe there can only be one perfect person for us. But that’s not true. There are soul mates who teach us lessons and then walk out of our lives or those who stand the test of time whether platonic or romantically. If you’re lucky, you can make lifelong friendships with them. A strong friendship is … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘The Swearing Jar’ Review
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