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TIFF ’24: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Motion pictures can shape our perception of the world. International films help give perspective to different socio-political and religious views not normally shown in Westernized media. Exposure to other countries helps shape our worldview and is vitally important to create compassion and empathy. At the same time, these films have universal themes that can affect others. In The Seed of the Sacred … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Review

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‘Alien: Romulus’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Since 1979, the Alien franchise has consistently delivered a suspenseful, isolated thrill ride in space. After marathoning the films leading up to Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, each director (much like Mission: Impossible) has made their mark in the franchise. Ridley Scott perfectly encapsulates the empty void of space and the eeriness of its atmosphere in Alien. James Cameron elevates the … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Review

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi In 2016, (when 20th Century Fox was its own studio), Deadpool became the first Rated-R superhero to break box office records. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), who was re-introduced to audiences as the “Merc with a Mouth,” became a beloved character. Wilson is a character who can be a “one-trick pony,” and exhaust people with the constant jokes, and outlandish behaviour. To this … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review

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‘Longlegs’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Horror films have flourished over the past decade. The familiar conventions have been altered through different perspectives from new filmmakers. No film is ever inherently original because of the foundation for each genre. There’s a way to honour the motion pictures that have come before while adding another visionary layer through a different lens based on its director. Longlegs director Oz Perkins … Continue reading ‘Longlegs’ Review

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‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi In 2018, John Krasinski debuted his sophomore feature, A Quiet Place. Krasinski made a film centred around family and communication. One family must survive these creatures, who are blind but are noise-sensitive creatures. The beauty of the first film comes from the impeccable sound mixing and sound editing because of the silence within the film. The family used sign language for the … Continue reading ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review

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