The latest comic book film under fire with criticism and controversy before its release is Sony’s “Venom”. The review embargo lifted Tuesday and as usual, all eyes were on Twitter as #Venom was filled with negative reviews. Let’s be honest here, we all had very low expectations for this movie considering that Sony was at the helm. However, the excuses for this film being bad are not focused … Continue reading CBM’s & the Death of Film Criticism
Steven Spielberg is remaking the 1962 Best Picture winner “West Side Story”. Yes, you read that right. Steven Spielberg directing a musical. It’s not even an original piece or a new musical from Broadway, this legendary sci-fi adventure director is taking on a MUSICAL that won Best Picture. I just want to know why? What’s the point of remaking a classic such as this one? … Continue reading Remaking an Oscar Best Picture Winner
Candid Cinema Podcast – Episode 4 Continue reading My TIFF18 Experiences
Hello, everyone and welcome to Candid Cinema. My name is Amanda Guarragi, and I am a Toronto-based entertainment journalist. You can find more of my work on 1ST Reviews, Ready Steady Cut and Maude’s Book Club, but this site is mine. I’ve been writing reviews for six years and love growing in this community. My goal is to craft a balanced review and express the … Continue reading Why Cinema?
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