Category: Black
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‘prey’ – MiamisFF Review
The story of the loss of innocence of the young prey who has been maimed by the predator. *Trigger Warning, sexual abuse and assault is discussed in this short film.
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Why ‘Till’ Must Win Best Picture
For those that are unaware, the trailer for the new Civil Rights movie Till has been out and it’s absolutely amazing for all to see.
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‘Meet Your Match’ – MiamisFF Review
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black Woman/the most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman,” Director Spivey Jr quotes. The quotes are absolutely true. Misogynoir is a devastating social ill that is not given the weight it is due.
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‘Three Thousand Years Of Longing’ Has Me Longing For More
Seven years after George Miller’s previous film, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, he dives back into the scene with an equally daring movie. Although not nearly as action-packed, his newest film ‘Three Thousand Years Of Longing’ challenges the typical format of a film, giving you a well-known plot in an unexpected way.
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Could ‘Wakanda Forever’ Be Nominated For Best Picture?
Being made after the death of Chadwick Boseman will be a hard but exciting ride for this Marvel entry.
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Why We Need a ‘Princess and the Frog’ Remake
With so many Disney remakes out and about in the world and loosed upon Hollywood cinema, there is one Disney film that truly needs to be seen and witnessed on the big screen: Princess and the Frog.
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Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
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13: The Musical About Making New Friends
Evan Goldman, a child of divorced parents, is planning a memorable bar mitzvah for his 13th birthday. However, middle school has a few obstacles along the way.
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First Kill’s Cancellation Is a Major Loss for Lesbian and Black Representation
Although the budget was a dollar and a dream, Netflix’s ‘First Kill’ managed to gain over 90 million viewing hours and a small cult following. So why was it canceled? Given the trends in series cancellations, it may have been because of the Black and queer protagonists.
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San Junipero: Queer Heaven on Earth
Battles will come and go and queer people do die for their identity and fights for rights, but that doesn’t mean the gays don’t deserve their happy endings in stories.