By: Amanda Guarragi Anora, written and directed by Sean Baker, is a sexy and devastating coming-of-age film for those in their early twenties. The transition of this decade of life has had some crucial and formative years. Anora (Mikey Madison) is a young woman who is confident and sure of herself. She’s resilient and forthright. The opening of Anora explores her character working at a … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Anora’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Women do not get enough credit for everything that we do. Women go through more stages than men do. Our life is altered during adolescence because of menstruation; society’s beauty standards affect us more because of the idealized view of perfection, and then there’s a pregnancy that no one can prepare us for. Pregnancy and motherhood are by far the most traumatizing … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Nightbitch’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we think about relationships and finding love, the hardships couples face normally aren’t part of the discussion. The hard-hitting questions and the complicated conversations help relationships grow. You want to see a future with your significant other, but the unknown is terrifying, considering many things that can go wrong. Communication and being on the same page with everything makes the fear … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘We Live in Time’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Stephen King has been crowned the “Horror King” because of his ability to create a haunting and suspenseful atmosphere in his novels. His novels not only consist of the horror of the world or the evil people are capable of, but he also shows different sides of humanity. King’s novels are enriching when he ties supernatural elements with his characters. King uses … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Life of Chuck’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Some born performers face hardships to get on a stage they’ve dreamed of. It’s not easy to be full of passion and stuck in a standstill trying to make ends meet. For some performers, a position on the Vegas strip dancing is comfortable, and for others, mostly younger girls, it may be a step in a grander pathway for what they’ve envisioned. … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Last Showgirl’ Review
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