By: Amanda Guarragi Writer-director Ari Aster has always been a filmmaker who creates complex psychological narratives and visually explores the depths of the minds of his characters. He projects their fears and anxieties within the atmosphere surrounding them with incredible sound design that places the audience in the room with them. In Beau is Afraid, Aster sends his protagonist on a dark psychological trip through … Continue reading ‘Beau is Afraid’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Judy Blume novels have been a staple for pre-teens everywhere, and even when schools decided to pull the books from schools, that didn’t stop young girls from picking up Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. For a book to be so beloved by adults who grew up reading Blume, it’s essential reading. And now, Kelly Fremon Craig’s adaptation is essential viewing. … Continue reading ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Count Dracula has been one of the most prolific monsters on the big screen for decades. Many actors have portrayed the Count and done him justice. The films have mainly been adapted from Bram Stoker’s novel and have had plenty of interpretations. Most of them have been dramas, except for Sesame Street, but the face of Dracula has made his mark in … Continue reading ‘Renfield’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There are ways to define one’s career by the number of accolades and prestige one receives. However, defining one’s life is more complex because one is not measured by the greatness bestowed upon them but rather by the impact one makes when creating their path. In the 80s, Nike was not doing well compared to Converse and Adidas because NBA stars preferred … Continue reading ‘Air’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In 1981, a famous Italian plumber named Mario made his first appearance in the arcade game Donkey Kong. As Donkey Kong became more popular, so did Mario. It was until two years later that Mario and his brother Luigi had an arcade game of their own. Mario was still the game’s star, but Luigi was always by his side. The goal for … Continue reading ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Review
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