Miss Juneteenth
Just when you thought filmmaking needed stronger and more diverse voices, both in Hollywood and indie cinema, along comes the perfect timing of "Miss Juneteenth", an enormously enjoyable celebration about [...]
Babyteeth
The first thing to be said about “Babyteeth” is that newcomer Shannon Murphy has crafted a very impressive feature film debut, after a decade of directing mostly TV shows and [...]
Da 5 Bloods
“Da 5 Bloods,” Spike Lee's follow-up to his Oscar adaptation of “BlacKkKlansman,” is another impassioned and timely rendition of the challenges of our modern era. Top-lined by Delroy Lindo, who [...]
Buffalo ’66 (Spotlight Review)
“We’re taking pictures for my parents… Do you understand that? We’re taking pictures like we’re a couple. Like, we like each other. Like, we’re husband and wife, and we span [...]
Essential Civil Rights Movies
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution put an end to slavery and involuntary servitude in 1865, but it didn't put an end to social injustices and inequality. The recent [...]
Shirley
Elisabeth Moss is on a streak of many first-rate performances as of late. See her in "The Invisible Man," "Her Smell," and "Queen of Earth." She once again delivers another [...]