By: Amanda Guarragi When we look at the entertainment industry, we see it divided into sections; the filmmakers, the producers, the critics, and the audience. The majority of the industry is divided. Especially the critic/audience disconnect. But Damien Chazelle’s Babylon explores the importance of everything working together perfectly as a beautiful mess. The film tells a tale of extraordinary ambition and outrageous excess. The film … Continue reading ‘Babylon’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Vengeance makes people do some questionable things, but it becomes a different story when a father seeks justice for his daughter’s rape. The Pale Blue Eye works on two plains as Veteran Detective Augustus Landor (Christian Bale) investigates a series of murders with the help of a young cadet who will eventually become the world-famous author Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling). After … Continue reading ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi For many, living life to the fullest comes in many forms. If we’re lucky, we keep evolving and growing into different people as time goes on. Life is about exploring and experiencing special moments with your loved ones. It’s hard to gauge the value of one’s life, but time does tell how we appreciate the things around us. In Puss in Boots: … Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Alejandro González Iñárritu returns with an introspective expressionism of his own life. As an artist, one’s life is analyzed from two perspectives; through the creative mind and reality. Iñárritu covers the history of the Mexican-American bridge and the truth of his people. Silverio Gacho (Daniel Giménez Cacho) is a Mexican journalist and documentary filmmaker who prides himself on telling the truth about … Continue reading ‘Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi After thirteen years, James Cameron has returned with Avatar: The Way of Water. In 2009, Cameron changed the cinematic experience with the technological advancements he pushed for while making Avatar. The motion capture and special effects became lifelike. On top of that, it was the rebirth of 3D, as he placed you in the world of Pandora. Cameron created a visual spectacle … Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Review
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