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Reviews, TIFF

TIFF ’25 Review: ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

By: Amanda Guarragi In the 1700s, the religious community known as “The Shakers” originated in England. It is a sector of Protestant Christians. They were formally known as “The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing,” and eventually moved to the United States in 1774. A woman named Ann Lee led the community through their hardships.  They believed in the dual nature of God … Continue reading TIFF ’25 Review: ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’

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Sundance Film Festival: ‘Eileen’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi When we think of Neo-noir, we tend to think about a male lead and a modern femme fatale as his counterpart. Many films have followed the same conventions, but Eileen, directed by William Oldroyd, creates a different setting. The film is adapted from the novel under the same name written by Ottessa Moshfegh. During Christmas, Eileen Dunlop (Thomasin McKenzie) befriends a new … Continue reading Sundance Film Festival: ‘Eileen’ Review

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