By: Amanda Guarragi 29 years ago, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, at the peak of their careers, made an action comedy that became an instant hit. With Smith’s charm and Lawrence’s perfect comedic timing, the duo brought a refreshing chemistry to the genre. When director Michael Bay was at the helm, the action sequences were far-fetched and not realistic. The Bad Boys franchise always had … Continue reading ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When we become adults, we never fully realize the transformation into adulthood. We don’t remember the last time we picked up a toy or played outside. It’s dramatic to say the “last time,” so let me add the “last time with childlike wonderment.” It’s sad to say this because it is hard to remember. Sometimes there is a trauma in your life … Continue reading ‘IF’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Every Last Breath, written and directed by Leonardo Gomez, begins with a heartbeat and an exhale. The lore of the Greek personification of death Thanatos is instantly presented through different senses. He would appear to humans to carry them off to the underworld when the time allotted to them by the Fates had expired. Gomez integrated the mythology and modernized the interpretation … Continue reading ‘Every Last Breath’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The moviegoing climate has changed drastically in the past five years, and we’ve seen the tide shift with the demand for action films. After the success of Oppenheimer and Barbie, it seems audiences are craving more substance, uniqueness, and originality. Granted, the price of admission has skyrocketed. And streaming services have taken away the need for anyone to make a trip to … Continue reading ‘The Fall Guy’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Luca Guadagnino’s career has focused on building human connections with his characters through different senses. In Call Me By Your Name, he creates a sensual and vulnerable atmosphere surrounding an all-consuming crush. A Bigger Splash is a tension-filled double date for a summer in Italy that is wildly unpredictable. He alters the senses of his audience and is one of the directors … Continue reading ‘Challengers’ Review
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