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June 2, 2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse spins a stunning web

Miles Morales' second venture into the multiverse is thrilling, thematically dense, and above all else, a GORGEOUS work of animation.
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August 1, 2022

Nope & a brief, shameful history of live primates as entertainment

A look back at the use of chimpanzees as clowns & sidekicks for humans, & how it relates to a strange & haunting subplot of Jordan Peele's hit sci-fi horror.
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July 20, 2022

Jordan Peele’s Nope will make you hate how much you love movies

His third film is an almost-masterpiece, aiming at the entertainment industry's relentless thirst for spectacle.
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February 9, 2021

Shaka King breaks down “Judas and the Black Messiah”

The Judas and the Black Messiah director talks about balancing revolutionary energy with his own personal need to grow as a filmmaker.
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February 1, 2021

“Judas and the Black Messiah” explores two men and a movement

Daniel Kaluuya is sensational as freedom fighter Fred Hampton in Shaka King’s insightful sophomore feature.
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November 27, 2019

Queen & Slim Review: Black Love Matters

Melina Matsoukas' vivid debut makes a Bonnie & Clyde story out of the dangers of being black in America.
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November 16, 2018

Widows Review: An Enthralling Heist Thriller with Some Less Interesting Gangster Drama Touches

Steve McQueen’s ambitious, female-driven crime film sports fabulous performances, but bounces haphazardly between tones. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood The opening of Steve..