By: Amanda Guarragi Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz shaped American television in the early 50s. The slapstick comedy that Lucy did so well brought so much joy and laughter into everyone’s homes. Even though “Lucy” was her persona, Lucille Ball had a tough rise to fame as a woman in the industry. She went through so much off-screen that no one realizes how difficult she … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Paolo Sorrentino’s The Hand of God takes you back to 1980s Naples, Italy. We meet an awkward Italian teen, Fabietto Schisa (Filippo Scotti) struggling to find his place. He experiences heartbreak and liberation, after he’s inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona. Sorrentino captures the beauty of Napoli through the scenic landscapes and the wholesome family dynamic in … Continue reading ‘The Hand of God’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man has been through so much. We’ve seen three different versions of this character and they’ve all made Peter Parker their own. For some reason, Tom Holland is the perfect combination of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s versions. Thus creating the ultimate Spider-Man that Sony and Marvel has blessed us with. Holland’s first trilogy isn’t perfect, but Spider-Man: No … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi “Oxfords, not brogues.” When Kingsman: The Secret Service was released, it surprised so many action junkies, and set forth a new action star in Taron Egerton. Matthew Vaughn gave us an action franchise that played up the campy espionage with very graphic, perfectly choreographed action sequences that are still being talked about today. After what feels like an eternity, The King’s Man … Continue reading ‘The King’s Man’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi After 60 years since the original film came out, Steven Spielberg dipped his toe in the musical genre for West Side Story. At first, it was hard for me to understand why someone would want to remake a film that won awards and is beloved by all in the theatre community. But after watching this updated version, I have to say I … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’ Review
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