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‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review

By: Amanda Guarragi When The Hunger Games was released, it came off the tail of Harry Potter and Twilight. At that time, young adult novels became incredible book adaptations. Whether it was dystopian, fantasy or supernatural, teenagers had a blast with the variety in theatres. There was something for everyone to enjoy. Even though The Hunger Games was about an uprising to dismantle the Capitol … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review

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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Review

By: Amanda Guarragi Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is a beautiful piece showcasing how extremely talented its leads are. In Chicago, 1927, there was a recording session with Ma Rainey and her band. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player Levee (Chadwick Boseman) and the white executives who wanted to control the sound of “Mother of the Blues”. It is based on … Continue reading Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Review

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