By: Amanda Guarragi Over the years Paul Thomas Anderson has created some interesting features. From Boogie Nights, to Inherent Vice, and now Licorice Pizza, he has covered an array of characters with such complexities. He has been able show life as it is through the eyes of these characters and has people connect with them. Anderson takes us back to the ’70s with Alana (Alana … Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Guillermo Del Toro takes us back to New York City in the 1940s. We meet down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) charms his way into a relationship with Zeena the Steer (Toni Collette) and her mentalist husband Pete (David Strathairn) at a traveling carnival. Using this newly acquired knowledge, Carlisle crafts a golden ticket to success by swindling the elite and wealthy. Hoping … Continue reading ‘Nightmare Alley’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Disney has been everyone for decades, so it’s only natural that the newest film, Encanto builds upon that magic. We meet an extraordinary family, The Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel … Continue reading ‘Encanto’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz shaped American television in the early 50s. The slapstick comedy that Lucy did so well brought so much joy and laughter into everyone’s homes. Even though “Lucy” was her persona, Lucille Ball had a tough rise to fame as a woman in the industry. She went through so much off-screen that no one realizes how difficult she … Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Paolo Sorrentino’s The Hand of God takes you back to 1980s Naples, Italy. We meet an awkward Italian teen, Fabietto Schisa (Filippo Scotti) struggling to find his place. He experiences heartbreak and liberation, after he’s inadvertently saved from a freak accident by football legend Diego Maradona. Sorrentino captures the beauty of Napoli through the scenic landscapes and the wholesome family dynamic in … Continue reading ‘The Hand of God’ Review
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