By: Amanda Guarragi As little girls, the dream was to become an adult as quickly as possible. Many have been inspired by models, actors, and family members, but without realizing it, the Barbie doll shaped an entire generation of young women who have paved the way for their daughters. The doll was created by Ruth Handler in 1959 and was incredibly successful heading into the … Continue reading ‘Barbie’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The world has gone through difficult times for the past three years, and people are beginning to understand how it has affected them mentally in its aftermath. Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City acts as an exploration of emotional expression through different perspectives. Hinting at what everyone had gone through during unprecedented times. Apart from being structured as a play within a play, the … Continue reading ‘Asteroid City’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we look at the entertainment industry, we see it divided into sections; the filmmakers, the producers, the critics, and the audience. The majority of the industry is divided. Especially the critic/audience disconnect. But Damien Chazelle’s Babylon explores the importance of everything working together perfectly as a beautiful mess. The film tells a tale of extraordinary ambition and outrageous excess. The film … Continue reading ‘Babylon’ Review
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a completely different pace for Quentin Tarantino and it’s one of his best pieces yet. As he always does, he sets the tone of the film using Rick Dalton’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) footage from his western television show. He instantly transports us to that era and took the audience on a journey. Normally his runtimes feel dragged out BUT the reason … Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Review
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