By: Amanda Guarragi As we all know, there is a side to every story. But, not all sides hold the truth. Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel presents a medieval true story about a woman who will not be silenced by the men in power. She will not be silenced by the misogynistic view of the world within the council, court, or even the kingdom. The … Continue reading ‘The Last Duel’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Alan Taylor’s The Many Saints of Newark is supposed to be a prequel about Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini). Highlighting the years that turned him into the capo we see in The Sopranos. Unfortunately, they barely scratched the surface on the important aspects of young Tony Soprano’s life. The focus, of course, was on Dickie Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola), his uncle who raised him … Continue reading ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi There have been many, many, comic book movies in the past decade. Some follow the same formula, some stick close to the source material, and some reinvent the genre. The reason why Venom is unique is because the movie tries to bend what we already know. Maybe we have been conditioned to enjoy one type of formula but it’s always refreshing to … Continue reading ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi I really had to sit and think about this one. As everyone knows, I am a Mike Flanagan supporter. He has captured my heart and I love his work. He brings so much detail and knows how to create tension throughout his pieces. However, Midnight Mass did not do it for me. I left this series feeling a bit underwhelmed. It is … Continue reading ‘Midnight Mass’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Last Chance Moms is a short film that will warm your heart because of the beautiful display of female friendship on-screen. The one thing that I always gravitate towards when watching films about women or relationships in general is honesty. Director Mandy Fabian, co-writers, Sarah Chaney and Heather Olt all created something so sweet and charming. It has such a nice balance … Continue reading HollyShorts Film Festival Selection: ‘Last Chance Moms’ Review
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