By: Amanda Guarragi After Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder comes a true underdog story that has been fighting to be released. Next Goal Wins is a heartfelt football story about the American Samoa national football team. The team is historically known for their devastating 31-0 loss to Australia in the World Cup qualifying match in 2002. This film explores the team and the coach … Continue reading TIFF ’23: ‘Next Goal Wins’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The way stars are made in Hollywood now has changed drastically. Some actors come up from television series or independent film brings fame. Some actors have been around for a while but have never gotten the recognition they deserve. In Richard Linklater’s Hit Man, Glen Powell takes on many roles and shows his range as an actor. Powell has been a supporting … Continue reading TIFF ’23: ‘Hit Man’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi What begins as a small-town story about a 75-year-old funeral home owner trying to save his family business quickly turns into a complex web of race, power, and injustice. When it comes to big corporations, it’s important to note that they have gone into the industry for the wrong reasons. What could begin as a good-hearted business decision to help the family-owned … Continue reading TIFF ’23: ‘The Burial’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Gen Z has experienced different transitions and has adapted because of technology. In more ways than one, Gen Z are attached to the past and what they can learn from it. Some, more than others, are nostalgic for better days. Gen Z favours the past they miss and struggle with moving forward. More than any other genre, the horror genre has changed … Continue reading TIFF ’23: ‘Hell of a Summer’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When it comes to criticism, many people are affected by the judgement. It’s not only how people look at others but how they look at themselves. When someone says, “You are your own worst critic,” it’s the truth, and the phrase can prompt you into doing something out of the ordinary. Ultimately, criticism isn’t just an analysis of a subject. It comes … Continue reading TIFF ’23: The Critic’ Review
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