By: Amanda Guarragi They say the age of movie stars has come to an end because there is no real star power that’s coming out of Hollywood. It’s hard to claim which upcoming actor can hold that level of charisma and effortless charm on screen. But there are a couple that comes to mind. Star power means that these actors can elevate any script in … Continue reading ‘Ticket To Paradise’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Within four decades of the Halloween franchise adding sequels upon sequels, Laurie Strode’s story finally comes to an end. But was it the ending she deserved? Director David Gordon Green has constructed a trilogy highlighting trauma and one man’s effects on an entire community. The first instalment explored generational trauma, the second film explored communal trauma, and the last instalment explored how … Continue reading ‘Halloween Ends’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There have been many films that have tried to understand the complexity of artists. Some may have larger egos than others and some remain humble until the very end of their careers. The concept of art and what it means to give yourself fully to any medium within it always comes with a price. The composer, Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) completely loses … Continue reading ‘TÂR’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Horror movies have different ways of getting inside our heads. Sometimes it’s more so the thought of the concept than actually seeing it on screen. Smile shows a spirit following your every move and waiting to consume you. After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an … Continue reading ‘Smile’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi What starts out as a bad night for Tess Marshall (Georgina Campbell) somehow spirals into the depths of hell in this one house. When Tess discovers a rental home she booked is already occupied by a stranger named Keith (Bill Skarsgard), against her better judgment, she decides to spend the night. But soon discovers there’s a lot more to fear than just … Continue reading ‘Barbarian’ Review
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