‘Under The Heavens’ Director Gustavo Milan Shows Motherhood Through A Different Lens

By: Amanda Guarragi Under the Heavens explores the current socio political climate in Venezuela, while highlighting a very intimate story about motherhood. Director Gustavo Milan, wanted to raise awareness for the Venezuelan people, who were forced to flee the country in search for a better life. The second part of this story is quite personal for Milan because it was something that had happened within … Continue reading ‘Under The Heavens’ Director Gustavo Milan Shows Motherhood Through A Different Lens

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The Canadian Comedy Series ‘Ghost BFF’ Tackles Important Social Issues With Humour

By: Amanda Guarragi When we consume media, we usually gravitate towards series or films that we can hopefully relate to. If we are lucky, we can find a show or film with characters who speak to us on a different level. That is why representation on-screen is important, whether there is a diverse cast, or stories that highlight different social issues. There are creators who … Continue reading The Canadian Comedy Series ‘Ghost BFF’ Tackles Important Social Issues With Humour

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Derek Tsang’s Oscar-Nominated ‘Better Days’ Is A Brutally Honest Story About Bullying

By: Amanda Guarragi The one thing that we can all agree on is that everyone has had their fair encounters with bullying. No matter how minor the bullying could have been, we can all acknowledge that it exists. People can be cruel, violent, and completely horrible. Bullying, can take many forms and sometimes it is impossible to get out of that position. In Better Days, … Continue reading Derek Tsang’s Oscar-Nominated ‘Better Days’ Is A Brutally Honest Story About Bullying

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How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

By: Amanda Guarragi Woman in Car premiered at the Canadian Film Festival last week. It is such a multilayered film, that dives into the female experience through relationships, trauma and deceit. It is always interesting to explore the female characters in high society because there can be so much to unpack. It is an in-depth look at the psychology of past mistakes and how it … Continue reading How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

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‘Umama’ Short Film: Interview With Talia Smith And Malibongwe Mdwaba

By: Amanda Guarragi Umama written and directed by Talia Smith shows the true story of a mother whose son has gone missing. It is a story of love, loss and acceptance. The morning after Sibongile made a promise to celebrate her son’s academic achievement, she wakes to find he is missing. Sibongile (Connie Chiume) still goes into work and she must care for the children, … Continue reading ‘Umama’ Short Film: Interview With Talia Smith And Malibongwe Mdwaba

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