By: Amanda Guarragi When A24 has a new horror film lined up, there are usually high expectations. Not all of them have been as well received as Hereditary, Midsommar and Pearl, but the intrigue of a new arthouse horror is there for audiences. For the horror genre, the more films you watch, the more the conventions feel stale unless there’s a strong story. Religious horror … Continue reading ‘Heretic’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The concept of loneliness has been explored in many ways. People may experience loneliness while in a relationship or by feeling isolated from the rest of the world. Whether the isolation is by choice to heal or to keep themselves safe, the underlying pain will unravel. At times, the loss of self in a relationship accompanies the desperation of wanting the other … Continue reading ‘Queer’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi The media has played a major part in how men perceive women. Through commercials, television series and films, women have been objectified and hypersexualized to sell an ideal form of beauty only desired by men. Thankfully, power dynamics in the workplace have shifted over the years, but there is still a power struggle for dominance. A film like Babygirl, written and directed … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Babygirl’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Once in a while, there is one incredibly ambitious film that will be polarizing for audiences. The Cannes Palm d’Or winner Emilia Perez, directed by Jacques Audiard, is that film for 2024. There is no way to prepare anyone for the journey they’re about to go on with Audiard. The synopsis does not do the film justice. Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Livecchi and … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Emilia Perez’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Anora, written and directed by Sean Baker, is a sexy and devastating coming-of-age film for those in their early twenties. The transition of this decade of life has had some crucial and formative years. Anora (Mikey Madison) is a young woman who is confident and sure of herself. She’s resilient and forthright. The opening of Anora explores her character working at a … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘Anora’ Review
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