-
‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ Film Review: Documentary Captures Legendary Novelist’s Singular Perspective
Even with a Caucasian filmmaker, this portrait expresses the author’s view that black lives needn’t be defined solely by white eyes
-
‘Shaft’ Film Review: Old-School Swagger Meets Millennial Wokeness in Uneasy Crime-Comedy Mix
Jessie T. Usher tries to keep Samuel L. Jackson and Richard Roundtree’s macho sexism in check in a mostly successful three-boot
-
‘This One’s for the Ladies’ Film Review: Male Stripper Doc Has Plenty of Nudity But Not Much Meat on Its Bones
Director Gene Graham’s clumsily-filmed feature avoids making any real points about race, class or sexuality
-
‘Always Be My Maybe’ Film Review: Ali Wong and Randall Park Break the Rom-Com Rules
This Netflix romp offers big laughs, lush art (and food) direction, and a savvy understanding of how relationships work
-
‘After Maria’ Film Review: Devastating Doc Explores the Human Toll of a Hurricane’s Aftermath
Caught between homes in disarray and government bureaucracy, women displaced by Hurricane Maria struggle to move forward
-
‘The Hustle’ Film Review: Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson Are Robbed of a Worthwhile Comedy
This remake of ”Dirty Rotten Scoundrels“ and ”Bedtime Story“ opens with larcenous bite but ultimately loses its distinctly feminist POV
-
‘The Intruder’ Film Review: Dennis Quaid Stalks Homeowners in Dopey Thriller
Motivation, character, suspense and excitement are all in short supply here
-
John Singleton Appreciation: Pioneering Storyteller Who Anticipated the Black Lives Matter Era
The filmmaker was passionate about disrupting overwhelming whiteness on screen by highlighting the diverse world we live in
-
‘The White Crow’ Film Review: Ralph Fiennes Captures a Boorish Rudolf Nureyev
This biopic seeks to paint the legendary Russian dancer as both problematic and a genius, but the former overwhelms the latter
-
‘Little Woods’ Film Review: Tessa Thompson and Lily James Play Survivors in Bleak Modern Times
Writer-director Nia DaCosta isn’t afraid to take audiences to a state of emotional helplessness
-
‘Little’ Film Review: Issa Rae and Marsai Martin Bring Hilarious Chemistry to Body-Switch Tale
Mean boss Regina Hall gets turned into 13-year-old Martin and returns to middle school in Tina Gordon’s witty, thoughtful comedy
-
‘The Best of Enemies’ Film Review: Taraji P Henson Gets Shortchanged in Another Feel-Good Racism Saga
Sam Rockwell’s Klansman, who befriends Henson’s activist, is afforded most of the character depth in first-timer Robin Bissell’s script
-
‘The Highwaymen’ Film Review: Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner as the Cops Who Chase Bonnie and Clyde
SXSW 2019: John Lee Hancock’s film never lives up to its crackling opening action sequence
