TIFF ’22: ‘Pearl’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi After watching Ti West’s X in theatres, he surprised audiences with a teaser for the prequel film Pearl. Now, if you haven’t watched X then you might not understand what West is trying to do in this prequel. It’s possible to watch Pearl and then go watch X but the plot twist is not as effective watching it in that order. Pearl … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘Pearl’ Review

TIFF ’22: ‘The Fabelmans’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi When we think of quintessential Steven Spielberg, we think about his early work filled with childlike wonder, heart, and playfulness behind the camera. The Fabelmans shows the start of Spielberg’s dream to make moving pictures. What started as a phobia while watching a train heading straight for the screen, he turned it into a true talent that has blessed the film industry … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘The Fabelmans’ Review

TIFF ’22: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Murder mysteries can come in many forms but the best ones feel like an intricate jigsaw puzzle that feels impossible to even assemble. What director Rian Johnson does in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is divert the audience’s expectations at every turn. It takes a bit to become familiar with these characters but once they get to the island it all … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ Review

TIFF ’22: ‘We Are Still Here’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi The world is made up of stories that all stem from history within communities. In We Are Still Here, 10 Indigenous filmmakers come together to share stories in this anthology film. This feature is in response to the 250th anniversary of a historically celebrated colonizer’s invasion of their land. Each filmmaker shared their stories from Australia to New Zealand to the Pacific … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘We Are Still Here’ Review

TIFF ’22: ‘Bros’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi It seems that once every five years the world is graced with one great romantic comedy for the ages. In this case, Bros is not only a wonderfully structured rom-com but a genuinely hilarious film. Nicholas Stoller and Billy Eichner used familiar moments from past rom-coms to create something quite special for the LGBTQ community. Not only does it have queer representation … Continue reading TIFF ’22: ‘Bros’ Review