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The Six Triple Eight movie review: Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight (2024) brings to light the incredible yet largely unacknowledged story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit in the U.S. Army during World War II. Despite their monumental contributions, this battalion’s achievements went unnoticed for decades, both during … Read more
The Room Next Door movie review: Pedro Almodóvar, a maestro of Spanish cinema renowned for his vibrant storytelling and complex characters, ventures into new linguistic territory with his English-language debut, “The Room Next Door” (2024). This film, an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s novel What Are You Going Through, delves deep into the themes of friendship, … Read more
Mufasa The Lion King movie review: Disney’s latest offering, Mufasa: The Lion King, takes audiences on a visually rich journey into the backstory of one of its most beloved characters. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the movie dives into the origins of Mufasa, the wise and noble lion whose tragic demise in the 1994 classic, The … Read more
September 5 movie review: Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 takes audiences into the heart of a newsroom grappling with an unprecedented crisis: the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage tragedy. With 11 Israeli athletes taken hostage and eventually killed by the Palestinian group Black September, this event has been the subject of many films. However, September 5 stands … Read more
Nickel Boys movie review: Nickel Boys (2024), directed by RaMell Ross, is a cinematic adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film delves into the haunting legacy of systemic racism and the resilience of the human spirit, capturing the trials and triumphs of its protagonists, Elwood Curtis and Jack Turner. This masterful narrative is … Read more
Separated movie review: Separated, directed by renowned filmmaker Errol Morris, dives into one of the most contentious and tragic policies in modern American history—the family separation policy enacted under the Trump administration. Known for his incisive storytelling in films like The Thin Blue Line and The Fog of War, Morris adopts a blend of journalistic … Read more
Sweethearts movie review: Sweethearts offers a subversive take on the rom-com genre, tackling the emotional complexities of transitioning from high school to college. Directed by Jordan Weiss, this anti-rom-com explores the universal experience of young love and friendship with wit, charm, and a splash of chaos. However, its uneven pacing and underutilized supporting cast prevent … Read more
Dear Santa movie review: Bobby Farrelly’s “Dear Santa”, co-written with Peter Farrelly, presents an intriguing premise: what happens when a dyslexic 11-year-old accidentally addresses a letter to Satan instead of Santa? The result is a bizarre blend of holiday cheer, awkward tonal shifts, and Jack Black’s devilishly eccentric performance as the Prince of Darkness. Released … Read more
Wicked Movie Story: “Wicked” (2024) brings to the big screen the beloved Broadway musical that redefined the tale of The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Jon M. Chu, this adaptation delves into the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch, exploring their unlikely friendship and the events that set … Read more
Red One movie review: With the festive season upon us, Red One (2024) enters the scene as an ambitious holiday offering. Directed by Jake Kasdan and starring heavyweights like Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, and J.K. Simmons, the movie promised a unique blend of action, adventure, and holiday cheer. However, despite a whopping $250 million budget … Read more