TIFF ’25: ‘Hamnet’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There have been extraordinary writers over centuries whose work has been transcendent, and more importantly, lasting. The words of William Shakespeare influenced writers and playwrights to emulate his prose and modernize his writings. His comedies were clever, but the complexities of his characters in his tragedies offered depth and emotional resonance, even if his protagonists were deeply flawed.  Shakespeare wanted his audience … Continue reading TIFF ’25: ‘Hamnet’ Review

I’m Thinking Of Ending Things Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Charlie Kaufman’s long awaited Netflix Original Film is very unconventional and bold, but the screenplay suffers from over explaining the philosophy of life. What starts out as a young woman, questioning her relationship, ends up being a convoluted study on ageism and life itself. I’m Thinking Of Ending Things has a very intriguing first half and then it somehow falls apart, as … Continue reading I’m Thinking Of Ending Things Review