Category: Black
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‘A Wrinkle in Time’
‘A Wrinkle In Time’ combines fantasy and science fiction to bring the classic story to life.
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‘Moonlight’: A Retrospective on Barry Jenkins’ Masterpiece
Barry Jenkins’ masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.
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Halle Sings Her Heart Out in ‘The Little Mermaid’ But Ursula Gets ‘Drag’ged Without Nuance
Disney’s live-action remake is vibrant and beautiful, with updated music and classic enthusiasm, but it fails to push the envelope and provide nuance for Ursula.
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An Aquatic Tale of The Little Mermaid (2023)
The live-action remake brings adventure and shows viewers why representation is important in a Disney Princess movie.
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Peter Pan & Wendy: A Live-Action Fantasy
“Peter Pan & Wendy” is a diverse fantasy brought to life and an adventure for all ages.
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‘Brother’ Fearlessly Tackles All Aspects of the Immigrant Experience
‘Brother’ is a gripping family drama with dazzling performances all around.
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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens…Safe Start to a Promising Sequel Trilogy!
The Force Awakens is A New Hope 2.0, in essence. The story structure is virtually unchanged, marking a safe opening to the new trilogy.
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‘Midnight at the Paradise’ is a Love Letter to Film, Music, and the City of Toronto
‘Midnight at the Paradise’ premieres tomorrow at Toronto’s Paradise Theatre! I had the pleasure to sit down with Vanessa Matsui to discuss the making of this film.
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The Stuff of Legend in ‘Air’
‘Air’ is a fun film about a company that put it all on the line for a 22 year old kid from North Carolina
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‘Ms. Davis’ Close Friend’: Richard Schertzer’s Modern Reimagination of ‘The Seventh Seal’
‘Ms. Davis’ Close Friend’ will make you think about the meaning of death and what it means to be alive, and if there’s really a race to be run with one’s inevitable demise.