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Branford Marsalis on finding the sound of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Branford Marsalis Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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The Grammy-winning jazz legend talks about capturing the 1920s blues of Netflix’s latest awards contender.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” finds heat in the blues

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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Viola Davis and the late, great Chadwick Boseman turn in impressive performances in George C. Wolfe’s vibrant adaptation of the August Wilson play.

Ashley Lara Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Sundance 2020: “Zola” Is Trashy, Good-Natured Fun

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Janicza Bravo’s retelling of the 2015 viral Twitter thread boasts great performances and surprisingly solid filmmaking, even if it ends on a shrug.

Matt Cipolla Posted on January 24, 2020August 6, 2020

If Beale Street Could Talk Review: Love is a Battle, Love is a War

If Beale Street Could Talk
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Barry Jenkins’ sensitive, lyrical adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel is one of the year’s best, most tragic romances.

Caroline Siede Posted on December 13, 2018August 2, 2020
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