By: Amanda Guarragi There is always something special about romantic comedies, no matter the amount of times we watch them. The conventions are the same, but each film is unique and heartwarming. In Irish Wish, a book editor falls in love with the author she’s working with. After a year of steadily working long hours together, Maddie (Lindsay Lohan) wants to tell Paul Kennedy (Alexander … Continue reading ‘Irish Wish’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi When films highlight a dystopian society, they often express the disservice the government has placed on its people. We believe in a futuristic society, the world would be different. That community would be financially stable and flourish in an ever-changing economy. That people would be able to live fruitfully and enjoy their lives. Sadly, that’s the future we all crave, but we … Continue reading ‘The Kitchen’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi As a creative, there are two different versions inside you. The persona you decide to share with the world and the tortured artist that prefers to be alone. Some people use the arts as an escape. It’s a chance to become someone else while the real version of you is hidden safely away. Many do not like to feel vulnerable or exposed. … Continue reading ‘Maestro’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The Holidays force families to spend more time with one another, and everyone may be at a different stage of their lives. Stereotypically, parents are the ones to keep the Christmas spirit alive, even when the little ones grow into teenagers. It’s hard for parents to accept that their children are growing up and that they lead their own lives. Once children … Continue reading ‘The Family Switch’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There is something special about an animated feature that can speak to children and adults. The ability to educate children about life and how to express their feelings while making it relatable for adults is no easy feat. Every adult has gone through something, and it has stemmed from childhood. Films that tell a universal coming-of-age story will affect everyone differently. In … Continue reading ‘Leo’ Review
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