By: Amanda Guarragi To all the 90s kids who grew up watching MTV, this one’s for you. Jackass Forever is a complete wave of nostalgia and one of the most entertaining movies in years. Almost 20 years later, Johnny Knoxville and his crew return to the screen with some of the most insane stunts and some special ones that they decided to tweak a bit. … Continue reading ‘Jackass Forever’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There is a reason why people flock to action thrillers and it’s because of the tension that the director creates during certain sequences. As the viewer, we sense the excitement and understand how each scene is built in order for there to be a climactic moment surrounding our lead character. It’s that thrill fluctuating throughout the runtime of the film that has … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Emily the Criminal’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In some parts of the world, women aren’t free to be themselves at all. So when a documentary feature like Sirens is brought to our attention, it comes with great importance that we understand the difference in female identity in all parts of the world. Director Rita Baghdadi focuses on the first and only all-woman thrash metal band in the Middle East … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Sirens’ Review
In Adamma Ebo’s directorial feature debut, she makes a bold statement with her flashy direction and strong storytelling between two lenses. We meet the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, Trinitie Childs (Regina Hall) who carries immense responsibility on her shoulders. Her church, ‘Wander To Greater Paths’, once served a congregation in the tens of thousands, but after a scandal involving her husband, … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi These were the 11 short films that caught my eye when looking through the program. Some worked more than others, but more importantly, all of these short films told a powerful story. The short film program is always filled with diverse, emotional, unique stories that will resonate with many. Keep an eye out for these filmmakers as well, as they had a … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program Reviews
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