Category: Black
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A Review of Marvel ‘Eternals’, Character by Character
Do not trust Rotten Tomatoes. That is what I learned after watching Eternals. Critics currently rate it a 48%, but it’s an amazing character-focused Marvel movie with positive diverse representation.
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“When They See Us”: Ava DuVernay’s Series Shines a Light on Systemic Injustice
The justice system in the United States of America is supposed to operate as you are deemed innocent until proven guilty. But “When They See Us” shows what happens for Black people is they are deemed guilty until proven innocent.
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“Selma” & “Just Mercy” are Streaming Free Until the End of June
Two movies that do a fantastic job in conveying the ongoing struggle for racial justice are Selma (2014) and Just Mercy (2019).
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Calling All Docuseries Nerds: ‘History of the Sitcom’ is a Joyful Time-capsule
If your upbringing was anything like mine, where the TV acted as an additional parent- there are so many new stories and perspectives to explore.
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‘Dune’ Disappoints
Dune has stunning visuals, a striking soundtrack, and great performances. But it has issues everywhere from its pacing, to its story, to its diverse representation.
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7 Movies About Police Brutality & Systemic Racism Directed by Black Filmmakers
This is a list of seven films that explore police brutality and systemic racism made by Black filmmakers. These are important movies to watch and to take in, as — through the power of cinema — they showcase what it feels like to be a Black person living in a country that is internally designed…
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Free Guy’s Marxist Parallels To John Carpenter’s They Live
At first glance, one wouldn’t think John Carpenter’s cult classic would be a thematic double-billing – or that Free Guy would be worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence as They Live – but the two films of vastly different genres have more similarities upon further examination.
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‘Sex Education’ Season 3: Diverse Characters and Relationships
‘Sex Education’ is one of the most diverse shows I’ve ever seen! From sexuality to gender identity to race, this show features so many minorities and so many different kinds of relationships!
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F9: The Fast Saga’s Most Ridiculous, Albeit Entertaining Yet
By having two of its most beloved characters go to space in a Pontiac Fiero attached to a rocket, among other antics, F9: The Fast Saga overwhelmingly achieves the task of out-crazy-ing its predecessors.
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Ranking ‘Cinderella’ Adaptations Based on Diversity
Cinderella has been adapted many times over, with the latest adaptation from Amazon sparking controversy over its girlboss agenda. But what of diversity? We rank some of the most popular adaptations for diversity.