Movie Review: The Piano Lesson
My deepest thanks to Denzel Washington. I had no idea who August Wilson was. But since 2017’s Fences, we’ve gotten a few Wilson adaptations: and …
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Movie Review: The Color Purple
It was time. Not that I didn’t enjoy Steven Spielberg’s take on Alice Walker’s celebrated novel. But with the success of the musical version of …
Movie Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth
Of all the William Shakespeare plays out there, Macbeth was always my favorite. I’ve seen a few adaptations over the years, none better than the …
Movie Review: In the Heights
In 1976, someone told Sylvester Stallone that no one was gonna make a movie for him. If he wanted to be on the big screen, …
Movie Review: 6 Underground
Over the years, several Optimius Prime monologues have contributed to Michael Bay turning himself into a director that takes himself too seriously, thinking he’s saying …
Movie Review: BlacKkKlansman
Movies are at their best when they are about something, at least to me. A great story on the big screen that has something to …
Movie Review: Kong: Skull Island
Kong: Skull Island is a serviceable checklist summer blockbuster in March: Good looking leads? Check. CGI Spectacle/Action? Check. Cartoonishly line delivering bad guy? Check. Franchise …
Movie Review: Straight Outta Compton
One of NWA’s members says during a critical moment of Straight Outta Compton: “Yo….I got something to say” in front of strict opposition. That statement …