By: Amanda Guarragi Love is definitely in the air and it comes with some very illogical choices. If you’re a fan of romantic comedies, you know that each one has something unique to set it apart from the rest while still using the same conventions. What works, even more, is when the rom-com is very self-aware of the story they’re telling; no matter how unconventional … Continue reading ‘Marry Me’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi To many of us Scream directed by Wes Craven means the world to us. The reason why it does is because it was our first horror movie ever. To be introduced to the slasher genre through Scream is probably the best way to dip your toe into horror. It is the perfect starter film to get anyone into the genre. Not only … Continue reading ‘Scream’ (2022) Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Over the years Paul Thomas Anderson has created some interesting features. From Boogie Nights, to Inherent Vice, and now Licorice Pizza, he has covered an array of characters with such complexities. He has been able show life as it is through the eyes of these characters and has people connect with them. Anderson takes us back to the ’70s with Alana (Alana … Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Disney has been everyone for decades, so it’s only natural that the newest film, Encanto builds upon that magic. We meet an extraordinary family, The Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel … Continue reading ‘Encanto’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz shaped American television in the early 50s. The slapstick comedy that Lucy did so well brought so much joy and laughter into everyone’s homes. Even though “Lucy” was her persona, Lucille Ball had a tough rise to fame as a woman in the industry. She went through so much off-screen that no one realizes how difficult she … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ Review
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