I Promise
Over at That Shelf, I reviewed the documentary series I Promise. The Quibi series spends a year within the I Promise School created by NBA superstar LeBron James. You can find my full thoughts on the...
View ArticleMank
Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane is one of those iconic and beloved pieces of cinema that has been endlessly devoured and dissected for years. Film scholars, critics and fans have marvelled over everything...
View ArticleSafety
There is a scene in Reginald Hudlin’s Safety where young Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson), while observing the video research portion of his older brother’s football practice, notices a subtle tell sign of...
View ArticleSoul
Many of us spend a large portion of our lives chasing after the things which we believe will define us. It is the search for that level of success that will makes our obsession, pain and sacrifice all...
View ArticleLovers Rock
Steve McQueen’s glorious film Lovers Rock, one of five stand alone films in his Small Axe anthology, excels in capturing a mood. It is a deeply romantic and sensual tale that speaks volumes through its...
View ArticleTime
The notion of time is interpreted differently depending on one’s circumstance. It can be fleeting, lost in a blink of an eye, be shaped by one’s memory and influenced by choices made. For Sibil “Fox...
View ArticleOne Night in Miami
On February 25, 1964, a young boxer name Cassius Clay stunned many by becoming heavyweight champion after dethroning Sonny Liston at the Convention Hall arena in Miami Beach. It is this historic night...
View ArticleThe White Tiger
Over at That Shelf, I reviewed The White Tiger which tells the tale of a driver who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur but finds his upwardly mobile climb stifled by India’s caste system. You can read...
View ArticleFilms to Stream During Black History Month
Over at That Shelf, I made some recommendations for films to stream during Black History Month. Consider these films, which span various genres, a starting point for your own exploration into films...
View ArticleRaya and the Last Dragon
The world is broken and the only way it can be fixed is if we learn to start trusting each other again. While the world in question is the once prosperous realm of Kumandra in Walt Disney Animation...
View ArticleThe End of the Storm
Beloved around the globe, Liverpool Football Club ranks among the top ten most financially successful football clubs. Unfortunately, for their fans that success has not translated to the pitch. Despite...
View ArticleLuca
In observing the picturesque beauty of the Italian seaside village of Portorosso, it easy to see why creatures of the sea would become enamoured with the region. There is a serenity to the town that is...
View Articletick, tick…BOOM!
The desire to create something impactful and lasting is a common trait in any artistic pursuit. The trials and tribulations that come with the process are often as profound as the work that is the...
View ArticleThe Power of the Dog
Montana rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) is from an era where the measure of a man had little to do with character and everything to do with perceived toughness. Filled with stories from the...
View ArticleTurning Red
In her wonderful short film Bao, director Domee Shi captured the growing pains of parenthood through the bonds between a mother and her “dumpling” son. Shi’s highly anticipated debut feature Turning...
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View ArticleThe Five Devils
Léa Mysius’ visually stunning sophomore film The Five Devil confidently plays by its own unique rules. Similar to a chef pulling various spices off the rack and sprinkling them into a simmering pot on...
View ArticleYoung Love
Over at That Shelf, I reviewed the animated series Young Love. The charming comedy follows a family navigating daily life in Chicago. You can read my full thoughts on the series via the link below:...
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