By: Amanda Guarragi There can be supernatural thrillers that are marketed as horror films, like The Black Phone. Director Scott Derrickson has made a name for himself in the horror genre because of Sinister (one of the most terrifying movies to ever be released) but that’s not enough to hold the audience over for this one. Once a writer dives into the supernatural nature of … Continue reading ‘The Black Phone’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Within the past five years, times have been tough for everyone. We’ve seen so much loss and it’s hard to find a silver lining. Many people turn to any art medium for a sense of comfort or to express their emotions. Whether you’re painting, writing, or designing something that form of expression is cathartic and will always help you heal. The documentary … Continue reading Dances With Films Selection: ‘Live Out Loud’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi “To infinity… and beyond!” For those born in 1995 (like myself), Toy Story was something special. Our generation grew up with Andy and his toys. So to see this franchise get bigger and better as the years go on is great. Lightyear has been a long time coming and it makes sense for the Buzz Lightyear toy to have his origin story … Continue reading ‘Lightyear’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The world as we know it has changed drastically in the past three years. And it’s hard to even remember how we were living before. There are larger companies that will always take over and insist that they know what is best for the global population, but most of the time that is not the case. In Escape to Spiderhead, the short … Continue reading ‘Spiderhead’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi And I Miss You Like A Little Kid is a short psychological drama displaying the spiralling and abusive domestic relationship of Jason (Chris Zylka) and Clarissa (Teri Reeves) in Covid-era Los Angeles. Inexperienced, depressive, and bisexual Jason falls for the decade-older and beautifully strange Clarissa just before lockdown. She celebrates his sexual and emotional self-discovery and soon she moves in with him. … Continue reading Dances With Films Selection: ‘And I Miss You Like A Little Kid’ Review
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