By: Amanda Guarragi There have been films that highlight journalists in great detail. Majority of them have a serious, dramatic tone, and never stray from that. If anyone could make journalism, whimsical and somewhat fun, it’s Wes Anderson. Of course, Anderson uses unconventional methods to pay homage to writers who have moulded pop culture with their words. Nonetheless, he adds such depth to this script … Continue reading ‘The French Dispatch’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There are many moments in your life where you make the conscious decision not to say anything at all. At the time, it feels like it’s the right thing to do, to keep quiet and let it go. Many situations can affect people differently, even if they are minor. Majority of us overthink every little thing and replay conversations or moments in … Continue reading VIFF ’21: ‘Things We Feel But Do Not Say’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi After a very long wait for Daniel Craig’s final Bond outing, it is finally here. As someone who is a casual Bond fan, No Time To Die felt like a culmination of all his storylines from previous films. That means they rehashed storylines to make this finale feel big. At the end of this movie, the question that I asked myself was … Continue reading ‘No Time To Die’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Muppets Haunted Mansion is a comedy, Halloween special based on the Disney properties The Muppets and The Haunted Mansion. Perfect combination, right? In this haunting outing for the muppets, we see Gonzo take on one of his biggest challenges yet. He must spend one night at The Haunted Mansion with Pepe the King Prawn. Having the familiarity of both films and characters … Continue reading ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Review