By: Amanda Guarragi What works the most with animation is an obscure story that can only be told through the use of imagination. There is so much that works through the lens of stop-motion animation, or any form of animation. Specifically, in Bestia we find ourselves connected with the lead character Ingrid, which is a porcelain doll, as she is lost in her own thoughts … Continue reading Oscar-Nominated Short Film ‘Bestia’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There comes a time in every woman’s life that defines them. That one moment where they realize the woman they want to become is in reach if they just keep pushing forward. However, different cultures value marriage and are set within their conditioned gender roles. Sometimes the traditional notion of being a housewife and dedicating your life to your husband and children … Continue reading Oscar-Nominated Short Film ‘Ala Kachuu’ Review And Interview With Director Maria Brendle
By: Amanda Guarragi There are plenty of things to be scared about, especially when it involves being snowed in with strangers. We all have that one phobia that affects us when watching a movie and it’ll be hard to get through it. Whether it’s being stranded with no cell service, falling through the ice, or even being locked inside closed quarters, the anxiety is high … Continue reading ‘No Exit’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The most important aspect of television as a medium is the way stories can be broken down and explored. Sometimes narratives that are inspired by real events need to have room to breathe because of the subject matter. This can only be done when crafting episodes for a television series, like The Porter, directed by Charles Officer and co-written by, Annmarie Morais and Aubrey … Continue reading CBC’s ‘The Porter’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Everyone leads a different life and can overcome many obstacles. Even though something can be a shared experience, the majority of the time it’s how the individual processes the situation. In regards to sexual abuse, everyone has their own story, but it takes one person to form a unity between others who have faced the same thing. In A Peloton of One, … Continue reading ‘A Peloton Of One’ Review
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