And what a Lovely Tale it is: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’

Barry Jenkins uses James Baldwin’s classic novel to create one of the best films of 2018. Continue reading And what a Lovely Tale it is: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’

Here’s Why I ‘Hate’ It: ‘The Hate U Give’ (angry, incoherent) review

Angie Thomas’ best-selling novel becomes a hypocritical melodrama that exploits BlackLivesMatter. Continue reading Here’s Why I ‘Hate’ It: ‘The Hate U Give’ (angry, incoherent) review

Shane Black making a new ‘Predator’ film SHOULD be amazing, but it settles for being (barely) above average. Continue reading Watch it Bleed: ‘The Predator’

Fine performances and believable visuals elevate a by-the-numbers thriller. Continue reading Decent Results: ‘Searching’ Film Review

If White privilege and MAGA hats were movies, this would be their BIRTH OF A NATION. Continue reading Shooting Blanks: The ‘Death Wish’ Remake

Black Panther isn’t a hero “who happens to be Black,” rather Black identity is central and crucial to the story of his fantastic first MCU solo film. Continue reading I saw ‘Black Panther’ last night and My Life is Better for it (My Non-Spoiler Review)

Fuck this movie.

As a musical, it’s derivative.

As a story about getting past discrimination, it’s actually racist, sexist, and elitist.