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'Materialists' Review: "deconstructs modern dating and shatters the perception of what should be attainable. Celine Song reminds audiences why we should remain hopeful for love in our lives and the importance of finding a life partner. Evans delivers his most heartbreaking performance to date."

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'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Review: " His focus was to thread from previous films to make this the ultimate finale. For the first time, McQuarrie’s direction lacked structure, and his writing lacked the cleverness of his other films. This final instalment felt empty and misguided."

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#Thunderbolts* Review: "Florence Pugh is the shining beacon of charisma desperately needed among the new heroes introduced. It is a grounded superhero film that fully understands the origins of Marvel characters and why they’re so beloved in the first place. The cast had great chemistry and banter."

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#SinnersMovie Review: "Coogler’s script slowly descends into the supernatural horror that the film promises, but it’s the thematic complexities that add layers to it. It is a stunning fusion of genres that only elevates the basic structure of a supernatural vampire narrative."

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'Snow White' (2025) Review: "Rachel Zegler is a bonafide star and the perfect choice to portray Snow White. Apart from her beautiful singing voice, she’s endearing and exudes this genuine warmth that comes with a Disney Princess. The seven dwarfs were jarring at first, but they do grow on you."

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'Mickey 17' Review: "Mickey 17 comes to understand that his life has value. Joon-Ho leaves us with a sense of hope at the film’s end, as Mickey Barnes recognizes that his worth isn’t defined by his role in society but by how he chooses to exist among others."

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'Daredevil: Born Again' Season One Review: "The title works two-fold, with the show returning and Matt being reborn after a tragedy that changes him. It presents a character-driven narrative for our hero and antagonist. The brutal violence remains the same, with the tight-knit fight choreography."

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97th Annual Academy Award Predictions

Happy #Oscars Sunday 🥂 Here are my final predictions for tonight! Let's go Conclave Hive 🙏

Happy Oscar Sunday, everyone! The 97th Academy Awards are finally here. The big night is here after a fun year of films in 2024. It wasn’t the strongest year, but compared to last year, it’s hard to compete. Making final predictions was challenging because of how the Oscar race went this year. Here are my final predictions for the 2025 Oscars. Best Picture Conclave Best Actor Adrien Brody,…

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'Captain America: Brave New World' Review

'Captain America: Brave New World' Review: "Understandably, they had to start from scratch & go back to basics with Sam Wilson to rebuild the foundation of the MCU. They have taken too long to form Wilson as a leader. If you don’t believe in the capabilities of your title hero, how will audiences?"

By: Amanda Guarragi The Marvel Cinematic Universe spent a decade building an incredible saga because of how they structured each phase. There was a plan with these characters, and each new release connected to the other. Sure, there were standalones in their respective character trilogy, but it still felt connected to something larger. Over the past five years, with the addition of Marvel…

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'Companion' Review

'Companion' Review: "The way Thatcher portrays Iris as this docile and agreeable girlfriend is heightened when she finds out about her technological link. Hancock’s ability to make something simple & have wicked creative execution for each little twist."

By: Amanda Guarragi Technology has drastically changed in the past decade. Humans have pushed the boundaries of technology to a point where it has become harmful. With the increase of AI, humans have become more dependent on a quicker way to live. No one wants to work for something and be fulfilled after achieving a goal.  Sadly, this even applies to relationships. Today’s generation thinks…

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2025 Golden Globes Final Predictions

Award season is here 🥂 Here are my predictions for the 2025 #GoldenGlobes ✨ Join me in the Conclave hive 🙏

Award season is in the air, and the Golden Globes will kick it all off! There were too many films to choose from this year, so making final picks was difficult, to say the least. Here are my final predictions for the 2025 Golden Globes! Best Motion Picture, Drama Conclave Best Motion Picture Musical/Comedy Wicked Best Director Edward Berger, Conclave BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A…

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2023 Year In Review

Cheers to a wonderful year of films in 2024 🥂 Here are my top 10 films of the year and some honourable mentions 🎥

By: Amanda Guarragi 2024 was a year filled with incredible films. Blockbusters did not reign supreme this year (apart from one), and unique films made audiences return to the theatre. We also had epic dramas and electric independent films. The movies released this year have shown indie horrors, quality dramas, and some saucy relationships that bring audiences back to theatres. They expect…

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'Nosferatu' (2024) Review

'Nosferatu' Review: "Eggers brilliantly chose to keep the camera on Hoult while Count Orlok roamed around him. The fear in Hoult’s eyes & beads of sweat trickling down his temple built an unsettling feeling towards Count Orlok without seeing him."

By: Amanda Guarragi In 1922, the original Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, directed by F.W. Murnau, was released and was loosely adapted from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. There are many similarities between Dracula and Count Orlok, one being the love for a mortal woman they yearn for.  Nosferatu symbolizes the plague of death on society given the period and that of a man who longs for companionship,…

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'A Complete Unknown' Review

'A Complete Unknown' Review: "Dylan was bouncing with energy because lyrics would flow through him effortlessly, & watching Chalamet fall into it naturally was a joy. Mangold hits all the right chords for a musical biopic about the enigmatic Bob Dylan."

By: Amanda Guarragi The sixties were a decade of radical change. At the time, communities came together to stand and show their power. Many turned to music to express themselves and reassure the American people that even though the world around them is changing, they can be on the right side of history and change with it positively.  When Bob Dylan stepped onto the scene in 1962, he was…

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'The Brutalist' Review

'The Brutalist' Review: "The second act of The Brutalist descends into the darkness of the American Dream for an immigrant who wants to make an honest living but gets dragged into the ruthless nature of the business. Brody's performance is devastating."

By: Amanda Guarragi The American Dream has been deconstructed many times on screen with sweeping epics that define a decade. The tale of immigrants attempting to break through a system working against them has had many iterations that have become devastating depictions of the obstacles faced.  Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist is a unique journey of one man’s dream of artistic ideation and standing…

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'The Fire Inside' Review

'The Fire Inside' Review: "Destiny has the breakthrough performance of the year as Clarissa Shields. It’s a fierce directorial debut from Rachel Morrison that will help fuel that spark in audiences to keep pursuing their goals."

By: Amanda Guarragi In 2018, a historic moment happened at the 90th Academy Awards, with Cinematographer Rachel Morrison being the first woman nominated. Her work in Black Panther garnered critical acclaim, and she has been a filmmaker to watch ever since.  After that, she worked on the Dee Rees film Mudbound and solidified herself as a director of photography who captures the pain and beauty…

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'Memoir of a Snail' Review

'Memoir of a Snail' Review: "Apart from the beautiful animation and harrowing moments painted in the reflection of Grace’s memories, the dialogue was inspired. Elliot wrote thought-provoking passages and incorporated impactful questions about life."

By: Amanda Guarragi The passage of life only sometimes goes according to plan. No one knows where the journey will take them or the obstacles they will face.  In Memoir of a Snail, Adam Elliot poignantly explores the hardships of life and how they can trap us into believing life isn’t worth living anymore. Many devastating moments in one’s life can shape one into the person they become. There…