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Shaka King’s “Judas and The Black Messiah” thunders into the Oscar conversation

By John Bildings | Feb. 19

"Judas and The Black Messiah" is a movie that needs to be experienced to truly comprehend the gravitas behind the material and it could not come at a better time.

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Pixar’s first Black character lead revolutionizes cinema

By Abdullah Marei | Feb. 15

With 'Soul,' Pixar asks more of their viewers, as the characters display deep thought and emotion throughout the wild ride that illustrates essence of life.

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'Malcolm & Marie' features strong performances amid scattered pacing

By Dominic LeRose | Feb. 11

While there’s no denying that Sam Levinson’s “Malcolm & Marie” looks good on screen, the director seems to think that the eye-catching imagery and his actors’ performances are enough to sway us.

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'The Little Things' is a boring, repetitive addition to the crime thriller genre

By John Bildings | Feb. 11

"The Little Things," starring Jared Leto, Rami Malek, Denzel Washington, lacks originality and mimics the dull and current feeling of a repetitive reality. 

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Netflix documentary “Crip Camp” is a moving insight into disability rights

By Dominic LeRose | Apr. 17

“Crip Camp” tells the story of a camp for disabled children in upstate New York and how that camp inspired several disabled individuals to become leaders in the disability rights movement. 

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A fun farrago of hues, hyenas and Harley Quinn: 'Birds of Prey' Review

By Ashutosh Bakre | Feb. 13, 2020

Margot Robbie reprises her role as the quirky DC character, who is dealing with a breakup from her ex-boyfriend, Joker, and an array of newfound enemies.

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Indie Drama 'Waves' Will Tear Your Heart to Pieces

By Dominic LeRose | Feb. 5, 2020

One of 2019s most emotional films, "Waves" is a pure human drama.

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Greta Gerwig’s Oscar snub reflects the lack of diversity in nominations

By Kavitha Babu | Feb. 5, 2020

Gerwig, who directed one of the top movies of 2019, was not included on the all-male list of best director nominees.

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2020 Oscars: Who Will Win, Who Should Win and Who Got Snubbed

By Dominic LeRose | Jan. 29, 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday will honor a remarkable year for motion pictures. Before the ceremony begins, here's a break down of who will most likely win and who was snubbed from each category.

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2019, The Year in Film.

By Dominic LeRose | Jan. 29, 2020

2019 was a year of film, from superheroes to classic villains, check out our top 10.

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Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver are on another acting level in ‘Marriage Story’

By Dominic LeRose | Jan. 20, 2020

‘Marriage Story’ features two of 2019’s very best performances in a film that falls short of greatness.

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Eddie Murphy’s wasteful film ‘Dolomite Is My Name’ falls flat

By Dominic LeRose | Dec. 4, 2019

Eddie Murphy stars as entertainment icon Rudy Ray Moore in lazy Netflix film.

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Unlike anything you’ve ever seen: ‘Parasite’ is an absolute gift to Cinema

By Dominic LeRose | Dec. 4, 2019

South Korean film “Parasite” invites you in and captivates your attention from start to finish.

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‘Ford v Ferrari’ review: A thrilling watch that makes your heart race with emotions

By Ashutosh Bakre | Nov. 26, 2019

The James Mangold directed “Ford v Ferrari,” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, is a heartwarming and entertaining film that everyone will enjoy.

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“The Nightingale” presents grim tale of brutality

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 12, 2019

Australian indie-film, “The Nightingale,” is a horrifying depiction of violence and vengeance, leaving the audience completely unsettled. 

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Timothée Chalamet bombs in weak Netflix biopic 'The King'

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 9, 2019

“The King” — directed and co-written by David Michôd — is a film with absolutely nothing going for it. 

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New thriller 'Luce' fails to captivate, underwhelms

By Dominic LeRose | Nov. 6, 2019

Despite an ambitious attempt to explore the related topics of race, privilege and power, Onah fails miserably in “Luce” — a pretentious mess of a film that fails to captivate and strike a chord with the audience.