By: Amanda Guarragi ‘Little details, that tell the world, we are not invisible.’ When we think of our own heritage, we are always proud of where we come from. Everyone wears their heritage on them like a beautiful flag. As generations pass stories to the next, they can stand tall and embrace where they come from because that is what makes them unique. All the … Continue reading ‘In the Heights’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi All over the world, women are treated in different ways. Majority of Western culture may not know what goes on across the world and that is why documentaries such as, The Showgirls of Pakistan are necessary. The patriarchy rules in many forms, some countries are more strict than others, which can be damaging to female expression and growth. This documentary is structured … Continue reading The Vice Short List: ‘The Showgirls Of Pakistan’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi At one point in time, we have all struggled with who we are. It is always hard to understand the changes that we go through and we turn to television shows/films to guide us in some way. This generation is very fortunate to have projects that highlight mental illness, addiction, and queer relationships. Feel Good season two shows Mae (Mae Martin) recovering … Continue reading ‘Feel Good’ Season 2 Explores Queer Relationships And Self-Expression
By: Amanda Guarragi As we all know, films can be a representation of society. Which means, that there can be genuinely good people as protagonists, or morally flawed, complex and bad people as protagonists. Some films want to showcase these disturbed protagonists with ideologies that counter the government or any system put in place. I Care a Lot introduced us to Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike), … Continue reading I Care A Lot Review
By: Amanda Guarragi On the Count of Three is the definition of what a “ride or die” friendship is. The opening scene sets the tone for the film, as the title of the film is tied to the discussion of suicide. Val and Kevin are lifelong friends and they have been through everything with each other. Val (Jerrod Carmichael) goes to visit Kevin (Christopher Abbott) … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘On The Count Of Three’ Review
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