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TIFF ’25: ‘Hamnet’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There have been extraordinary writers over centuries whose work has been transcendent, and more importantly, lasting. The words of William Shakespeare influenced writers and playwrights to emulate his prose and modernize his writings. His comedies were clever, but the complexities of his characters in his tragedies offered depth and emotional resonance, even if his protagonists were deeply flawed.  Shakespeare wanted his audience … Continue reading TIFF ’25: ‘Hamnet’ Review

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‘Gladiator II’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Almost twenty-four years ago, Ridley Scott made one of the most prolific action films of all time, Gladiator. Russell Crowe’s turn as Maximus garnered critical acclaim and won his first Academy Award.  At the time, no one thought there would be a sequel, but the possibility of Lucius, the son of Maximus and Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), having a film of his own … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Review

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‘All Of Us Strangers’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The one universal experience that is difficult to explore is grief. Over time, people have experienced an immense sense of loss and have found solace in certain mediums. Fortunately, the human experience can be presented through films most delicately and effectively. Some films build a story around a grieving character while not having it directly affect them, but slowly build until the … Continue reading ‘All Of Us Strangers’ Review

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