Tag: Representation

  • “Host:” Quarantine Horror for the Online Generation (Review)

    “Host:” Quarantine Horror for the Online Generation (Review)

    Shudder’s Host (not a particularly original title, I must say) attempts to bring the spooks to “the quarantine generation” by presenting us with a scary Zoom call during lockdown.

  • Dolemite Is My Name — Film Review

    Dolemite Is My Name — Film Review

    I can say without question, that this is the first movie I’ve ever seen where art imitates life so much that I could 100% identify with it on a personal level. The predominately Black cast of characters are people with hopes, dreams, fears, and ambitions.

  • “42”: My first memories of seeing the ‘Black Panther’ star on-screen

    “42”: My first memories of seeing the ‘Black Panther’ star on-screen

    Seeing that the film was essentially his first big, mainstream feature, and with garnering a leading role — portraying the revolutionary ball-player Jackie Robinson — Boseman, without question, delivered a performance that is still so incredibly moving, respectful, genuine, and true to the core of his obviously sincere, artistic heart; and with that, it is…

  • Black Panther: Cultural Significance in America

    Black Panther: Cultural Significance in America

    Black Panther was obviously an epic movie and big hit! It was the highest-earning superhero movie of all time in the US! It’s pretty clear that Black Panther has more meaning for race and diversity than your average Marvel superhero movie. This movie means a lot in terms of black pride and representation – and…