By: Amanda Guarragi Triangle of Sadness is one of the most unpredictable films this year and that is what makes it so fun to watch. From the beginning, you become locked in on the atmosphere and how director Ruben Östlund is making you feel. You are pulled into the fast-paced lifestyle of the modelling world and instantly understand the commentary on the fashion industry as … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘Triangle of Sadness’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Women have vastly different left experiences than men and they remember every little detail. Some women have suffered their trauma whether it be emotional or physical and those moments can give them a different perspective on life. Women become more intuned with their gut feeling and can see through anyone. In Moving On Claire (Jane Fonda), Evvie (Lily Tomlin), and Joyce were … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘Moving On’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Films featuring restaurant owners, chefs and critics alike have always been under-appreciated. These films offer a different lens of understanding how difficult it can be to get into the culinary business and it’s always fascinating. The Menu deliciously serves an original concept that incorporates many moving parts and will keep you at the edge of your seat until it’s done. We meet … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘The Menu’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Women are on another intellectual level when they discuss anything. They tend to break down any situation, no matter how small and weigh the endless possibilities. There can be many outcomes and they asses the repercussions of their actions. Women can see a situation unfold before it even happens because they have to always be prepared. Society has conditioned women to be … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘Women Talking’ Review And Interview With Director of Photography Luc Montpellier
By: Amanda Guarragi In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness, unlike anything the world has ever seen. The Woman King is director Gina Prince-Bythwood’s blockbuster epic that will pleasantly surprise moviegoers. It feels so grand in scale but the story becomes intimate for General Nanisca (Viola Davis). When Dahomey faces a new threat, she … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘The Woman King’ Review
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