By: Amanda Guarragi There has always been a fascination with lost tapes and uncovering the truth. Journalists have dedicated their lives to delivering the truth to the masses and their work should not go unnoticed. They do put their lives on the line at times because of the story some choose to cover. Depending on the sector of journalism you are interested in, some difficult … Continue reading ’18½’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Some filmmakers just excel in a sub-genre like no other. The sub-genre of body horror is not one people tend to gravitate towards because of what it entails. However, when the focus is not solely on the grotesque mutilation of the human body, one could be intrigued by the story. The one director who has owned the genre is David Cronenberg and … Continue reading ‘Crimes of the Future’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi It’s officially summer blockbuster season and Top Gun: Maverick is the movie of the summer. It’s still early to claim this, but what a way to start. Audiences have grown accustomed to Marvel movies taking the summer blockbuster spots, while other action films barely reach that level of success or hype. In this case, director Joseph Kosinski takes the fans back to … Continue reading ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Robert Eggers has easily become one of the most interesting filmmakers to watch in recent years. The Northman is his third film and it feels as if he has perfected his style. He has managed to create a balance between his visual storytelling and his linear script for audiences to appreciate. Even though this is an independent film, mainstream audiences will for … Continue reading ‘The Northman’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Due to the popularity of other slasher films making direct sequels to the original film in the franchise, Texas Chainsaw Massacre decided to take a stab at it. Now, the difference between this slasher film and the others is that they had a distinct final girl. We have Laurie Strode and Sidney Prescott, both of who have been the central focus in … Continue reading ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Review
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