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TIFF ’25 Review: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

By: Amanda Guarragi In 2019, Rian Johnson brought back the whodunit with Knives Out. It became a staple for annual Thanksgiving watching. Johnson crafted his own unique style while fusing similar conventions from the genre. He tackled family dysfunction and deceit in the first film and then a very secretive group of friends in the sequel, Glass Onion. Now with Wake Up Dead Man, he takes … Continue reading TIFF ’25 Review: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

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‘Weapons’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The horror genre has been thriving for decades, with new filmmakers producing modern horror classics for audiences. The conventions will always be similar, but it’s up to the filmmakers to be innovative to present these scares. The beauty of horror lies in the small moments that build suspense. For those who love the genre, the anticipation and the atmosphere play an important … Continue reading ‘Weapons’ Review

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‘Dune Part Two’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There’s a feeling that comes with watching a film on an epic scale that is indescribable. Not only has Denis Villeneuve done this three times in his career, but each film has become grander than the one before it. Villeneuve has mastered the sci-fi genre as he expertly weaves the human condition into space wars and the exploration of planets. He grounds … Continue reading ‘Dune Part Two’ Review

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