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The True Villain of “Candyman” Isn’t the Urban Legend Himself—It’s Helen

Candyman
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After 28 years, two sequels, and now with a reboot coming this June, Bernard Rose’s look at racial and economic disparity lingers the most in how it skewers the myth of the white savior.

Matt Cipolla Posted on February 27, 2020July 2, 2020

Miss Virginia Review: School Vouchers Are the New Black

Miss Virginia
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The latest volley in the cinematic culture wars is a clunky, but essentially-competent polemic in favor of school vouchers.

Theo Estes Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019
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