By: Amanda Guarragi This is the second movie of the year, where I went in with very low expectations and it surprised me. Everyone knows that I am not a huge Ghostbusters fan, but this sequel had so much heart, even though it felt like a reworked version of the first instalment. For some reason, I got attached to these characters because of the generational … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi 3, 2, 1… let’s jam! One of the most beloved anime has been given the live-action treatment on Netflix. If you haven’t heard of Cowboy Bebop or you haven’t dived into the extensive anime catalogue, then this series will definitely get you interested. Cowboy Bebop is a Japanese science fiction neo-noir anime television series created and animated by Sunrise and André Nemex … Continue reading ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The slasher subgenre of horror can be fun and horrific at the same time. That is the beauty in finding the balance of suspenseful kills, brutal violence, and sarcastic comments from characters within the world. The importance of building suspense and creating an atmosphere for the viewer is what makes slasher films fun to watch. When it’s a new, original piece, the … Continue reading ‘Halloween Kills’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Alan Taylor’s The Many Saints of Newark is supposed to be a prequel about Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini). Highlighting the years that turned him into the capo we see in The Sopranos. Unfortunately, they barely scratched the surface on the important aspects of young Tony Soprano’s life. The focus, of course, was on Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola), his uncle who raised him … Continue reading ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Monster on Netflix is a poignant story about a 17-year-old aspiring filmmaker in Harlem, who is being accused of a robbery that he was not a part of. The film stars Kelvin Harrison Jr, ASAP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson and John David Washington. This film was truly a surprise for me because I didn’t know what I was walking into. The … Continue reading ‘Monster’ Movie Review
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