By: Amanda Guarragi In 2002, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale became co-founders of Artists Equity. This independent artist-led studio reimagines the relationship between talent, studio, and distributor. Damon and Affleck have both paved their way in the industry and have created a legacy of their own. Their first professional collaboration (uncredited) was in Field of Dreams, but their massive rise to fame was … Continue reading ‘The Rip’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In the past few years, romance novels have regained popularity, and romantic comedies have become hits for many. People have forgotten that love – whether platonic or romantic – can help anyone through difficult times. One author has consistently delivered romantic novels, and she has now created her own little universe. Emily Henry skyrocketed the bestseller list and is now adapting her … Continue reading ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi “Only monsters play god.” Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a literary work that explores humanity in its darkest form. Through the immorality of reconstructing a creature from bodily remains to cheat death, there’s a grounding level of humanity. Unfortunately, death is inevitable. And witnessing death at a young age can shape your perception of it, and the way the world functions around you. … Continue reading TIFF ’25: ‘Frankenstein’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi It Was Just An Accident The Palm d’Or-winning film, It Was Just An Accident, has Jafar Panahi working on another level. It is brilliant as he anchors the weight of past trauma while tastefully delivering humorous dialogue among the group who suffered at the hands of Iranian authorities. The way the journey unfolds for this group is unpredictable, which leads to one … Continue reading TIFF ’25 Review Round-Up: International Features
By: Amanda Guarragi Women do not get enough credit for everything that we do. Women go through more stages than men do. Our life is altered during adolescence because of menstruation; society’s beauty standards affect us more because of the idealized view of perfection, and then there’s a pregnancy that no one can prepare us for. Pregnancy and motherhood are by far the most traumatizing … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Nightbitch’ Review
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