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Hollyshorts 2022 Selection: ‘The Blood of Dinosaurs’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The Blood of the Dinosaurs is an impressive abstract look at the way everyone consumes media. On the surface level, it’s pure entertainment and sometimes that is all anyone can register. No one fully understands what goes on behind closed doors and that is what this short film highlights in a nice compact little way. It shows the many years of people … Continue reading Hollyshorts 2022 Selection: ‘The Blood of Dinosaurs’ Review

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‘Beast’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi When it comes down to creature features or monster movies, the subgenre has been flying under the radar. There have been remakes of classic monsters over and over again, but the original stories are always somehow better. In Beast, a recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels (Idris Elba) and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin … Continue reading ‘Beast’ Review

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‘Orphan: First Kill’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi When the original Orphan was first released many people rallied behind the performance of Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman). She gave such a chilling and believable performance that the first film has become a must-see horror film every October. If you are a horror fan, you know her name and that is why many people will watch Orphan: First Kill to understand her backstory … Continue reading ‘Orphan: First Kill’ Review

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’13: The Musical’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Growing up is certainly not an easy thing and at thirteen years old it can feel like nothing is going right. The teenage years a crucial in building your persona, and many teens have no idea what the right path is. Whether they’re influenced by their peers or being overprotected by their parents, it’s hard for them to go on their journeys. … Continue reading ’13: The Musical’ Review

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