Tag: Film Review
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‘CODA’ Is a Step Forward for Deaf Representation
CODA’ is about a child of deaf adults torn between staying with her parents and her dreams of pursuing music. This film is a step forward for deaf representation and disability in movies despite negative messages about the burden of actors deaf deafness.
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Why Trans Women Can’t Have a ‘Promising Young Woman’ Yet: A Lesson from ‘Sleepaway Camp’
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
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‘Better Than Chocolate’, a New Cult Classic?
‘Better Than Chocolate’ isn’t perfect, but it sure has charm! The characters are great. Some took longer to grow on me than others, but ultimately they’re all compelling! I appreciate how a select few help those around them to grow.
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‘The Suicide Squad’ Is Gory, Gratuitous, but Great
‘The Suicide Squad’ is at its best when it focuses on its characters and commentary on real-life issues, but stumbles when it relies too heavily on gratuitous gore and insensitive humor.
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‘Little Boxes’ Had Good Intentions, But…
In ‘Little Boxes,” an interracial family moves to an all-white town where they face the judgement of others who have never been exposed to people of color before.
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‘Lyle’, Cool Concept, Poor Execution.
The idea of Rosemary’s baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.
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Crazy Rich Asians: Cosmopolitan Film but Tacky Title
Crazy Rich Asians. The title is tacky, but the actual movie is both heartwarming and cosmopolitan. After all, it takes place in Singapore!
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‘Fatherhood’ is the Most Wholesome Film to Come Out of 2021 So Far
In ‘Fatherhood’(2021) we follow Matthew Logelin (Kevin Hart) in the aftermath of the passing of his wife, Liz, (Deborah Ayorinde). While coming to terms with this major life change, he must adapt to another: being a single parent to their daughter Maddy (Melody Hurd). (Spoiler warning for major plot lines and ending.) The first thing…
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‘Monster’: Young, Black, and On Trial Means Guilty in Most Cases
Monster’s plot is built around Steve Harmon’s false accessory to felony murder accusation, and the anxiety and desperation experienced by him during incarceration and the corresponding trial.
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‘Mortal Kombat’ Won’t Win Any Awards, but it’s a Bloody Good Time
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed…