Category: Movie
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Why ‘The Wiz’ is the Best Black Musical
‘The Wiz’ has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.
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Are We Going to the Back of The Net?
The importance of trying new things and teamwork are two life lessons explored in this family-friendly sports film.
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‘Not Okay’ Review: A Perfect Companion Piece to ‘Nope’
While it initially sounds nothing like ‘Nope,’ the focus on recording/sharing everything—especially trauma—for profit makes Hulu’s ‘Not Okay’ similar to Jordan Peele’s newest movie.
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Star-Crossed Lovers in Disney’s ‘Z-O-M-B-I-E-S’
This Disney Channel Original Movie shows how two different groups can coexist.
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Why ‘Wakanda Forever’ Will be Better Than its Predecessor
Only time will tell what this new Black Panther and movie will show us with all of the old and new elements of the superhero craft integrated.
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‘The Sadness’ — An Unapologetic Gore-Fest Making Rounds On Social Media
As a horror buff, I was intrigued by people claiming ‘The Sadness’ was the most disturbing movie they’ve ever seen or to watch with caution. So, I finally put the internet to the test and watched it for myself… to varying results.
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Trauma Profiteering in Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’
Nope succeeds tremendously in dealing with higher concepts in an engaging and highly entertaining manner without sacrificing theme or personality.
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Elvis Owes Much to the Black Community
The new biopic ‘Elvis’ highlights the beginning and end of the career of this rock and roll legend. The audience is taken on this journey knowing the tragic ending but not so much about what led him there. A large topic of discussion is the influences on Elvis that made him who he was as…
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The Power of Looking in ‘Nope’
Yes, “Nope” is definitely about the modern obsession with turning tragedy and horror into a spectacle for people’s enjoyment. But it’s also about the power of looking, who has the right to look, and what happens to those who are looked upon.
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‘Hollywood Stargirl’ Returns to the Big Screen
‘Hollywood Stargirl’ (2022) is a teen romantic drama film that centers around the title character’s experiences in Los Angeles. This film serves as the sequel to the 2020 film ‘Stargirl’, but unlike the previous film, the events in this movie are shown from the title character’s perspective instead of Leo Borlock’s.