By: Amanda Guarragi In recent years, Sir Ridley Scott has reached a level of inconsistency with his storytelling. He was once a filmmaker who broke boundaries and knew how to create the perfect heroic story. From Alien to Blade Runner to Gladiator, he was a director people were excited to watch. However, in the 2010s, Scott’s direction for his films began to change and lacked … Continue reading ‘Napoleon’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There is something special about an animated feature that can speak to children and adults. The ability to educate children about life and how to express their feelings while making it relatable for adults is no easy feat. Every adult has gone through something, and it has stemmed from childhood. Films that tell a universal coming-of-age story will affect everyone differently. In … Continue reading ‘Leo’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When The Hunger Games was released, it came off the tail of Harry Potter and Twilight. At that time, young adult novels became incredible book adaptations. Whether it was dystopian, fantasy or supernatural, teenagers had a blast with the variety in theatres. There was something for everyone to enjoy. Even though The Hunger Games was about an uprising to dismantle the Capitol … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For one hundred years, Disney has created magical original stories that have enchanted the hearts of children and adults everywhere. Their mission was to create beloved characters that children could identify with and learn from. With powerful themes, great music and a little pixie dust, these films have stood the test of time with a lasting impression on animated features. Disney films … Continue reading ‘Wish’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Trolls films have been entertaining to watch because of the musical numbers and vibrant colours that come with the Troll territory. Trolls and Trolls World Tour are two animated features that feel different because of the song choices and the fun adventures the characters go on. Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) have great voices and perform unique mash-ups of … Continue reading ‘Trolls Band Together’ Review
Candid Cinema 