By: Amanda Guarragi The Alien franchise has always been centred on building suspense in the vast dark galaxy we call space. Most of the time, humans and cyborgs are trapped in a spaceship with a Xenomorph or other strange alien creatures. Throughout the franchise, each filmmaker has left their mark in choosing which new creatures to develop with practical effects. As technology advances, it’s interesting … Continue reading ‘Alien: Earth’ Season One Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Technology has drastically changed in the past decade. Humans have pushed the boundaries of technology to a point where it has become harmful. With the increase of AI, humans have become more dependent on a quicker way to live. No one wants to work for something and be fulfilled after achieving a goal. Sadly, this even applies to relationships. Today’s generation thinks … Continue reading ‘Companion’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There are moments in women’s lives that change their perception of beauty. When they are younger, the idealized beauty standards are subtle as women are conditioned by society through the representation of female bodies in media. It doesn’t affect young girls until they hit adolescence, and they are taught that you’re not as appealing once you hit a certain age. Watching celebrities … Continue reading TIFF ’24 Review: ‘The Substance’
By: Amanda Guarragi Since 1979, the Alien franchise has consistently delivered a suspenseful, isolated thrill ride in space. After marathoning the films leading up to Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, each director (much like Mission: Impossible) has made their mark in the franchise. Ridley Scott perfectly encapsulates the empty void of space and the eeriness of its atmosphere in Alien. James Cameron elevates the … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Horror films have flourished over the past decade. The familiar conventions have been altered through different perspectives from new filmmakers. No film is ever inherently original because of the foundation for each genre. There’s a way to honour the motion pictures that have come before while adding another visionary layer through a different lens based on its director. Longlegs director Oz Perkins … Continue reading ‘Longlegs’ Review
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