Sundance Film Festival: ‘Emily the Criminal’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi There is a reason why people flock to action thrillers and it’s because of the tension that the director creates during certain sequences. As the viewer, we sense the excitement and understand how each scene is built in order for there to be a climactic moment surrounding our lead character. It’s that thrill fluctuating throughout the runtime of the film that has … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Emily the Criminal’ Review

Sundance Film Festival: ‘Sirens’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi In some parts of the world, women aren’t free to be themselves at all. So when a documentary feature like Sirens is brought to our attention, it comes with great importance that we understand the difference in female identity in all parts of the world. Director Rita Baghdadi focuses on the first and only all-woman thrash metal band in the Middle East … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Sirens’ Review

Sundance Film Festival: ‘Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul’ Review

In Adamma Ebo’s directorial feature debut, she makes a bold statement with her flashy direction and strong storytelling between two lenses. We meet the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, Trinitie Childs (Regina Hall) who carries immense responsibility on her shoulders. Her church, ‘Wander To Greater Paths’, once served a congregation in the tens of thousands, but after a scandal involving her husband, … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul’ Review

Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program Reviews

By: Amanda Guarragi These were the 11 short films that caught my eye when looking through the program. Some worked more than others, but more importantly, all of these short films told a powerful story. The short film program is always filled with diverse, emotional, unique stories that will resonate with many. Keep an eye out for these filmmakers as well, as they had a … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program Reviews

Sundance Film Festival: ‘God’s Country’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi What many don’t realize is the stress that comes with ageing parents. For the later half of their lives, their mind changes and they grow weaker by the second. After a long life with your parents, it’s only right to look after them in their time of need. But, there are plenty of strained relationships and in the end; it’s out of … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘God’s Country’ Review