By: Amanda Guarragi There are two ways to look at the adult film industry, as a job or as something morally wrong. Ti West explores sexuality and religion in the late 70s with the rise of the adult film industry in X. In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts … Continue reading ‘X’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There is truly nothing more important than family and family is whoever you want it to be. The new Cheaper by the Dozen shows a completely different family dynamic that involves two sets of divorced parents living cohesively and trying to make it all work. Of course, we were all apprehensive about this remake because of how much we loved the 2003 … Continue reading ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’ (2022) Review
The 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards are on tonight and it is the fourth big award show of the Oscar season! Will we be able to finally tell who’s frontrunner for Best Actress at the Oscars? Will others become a lock? We’ll find out tonight. Here are my picks ahead of tonight’s telecast! Should win: PURPLE Will win: RED Locked winners highlighted only in RED Film Best … Continue reading Amanda’s Picks: 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards
By: Amanda Guarragi As we get older and we learn how to accept our past, the idea of being able to talk to our younger selves is always floating around. What would you say to your younger self? How could talking to the 12-year-old version of you affect your future decisions? Well, The Adam Project taps into that very idea in a sci-fi film that … Continue reading ‘The Adam Project’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we think of Pixar, we think of beautiful animation and a heartfelt story. In one-way or another, we are introduced to different characters that may be struggling with something. More importantly, Pixar is one of the few studios that address mental health through a child’s perspective. Not only are these stories marketed for children, but it also allows adults to understand … Continue reading ‘Turning Red’ Review
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