Movie Reviews

ABFF 2021 Review: ‘Big Chief, Black Hawk’ Explores New Orleans’ Vibrant Black Masking Mardi Gras Indian Culture

We all have an image in our minds about Mardi Gras — Bourbon Street, excessive…

ABFF 2021 Review: ‘Maya and Her Lover,’ How Maya Tries to Get Her Groove Started

On the surface, Maya and Her Lover attempts to be a sexy celebration of single…

ABFF 2021 Review: ‘Little Satchmo,’ a Daughter’s Story of Invisibility

“My name is Sharon Preston-Folta, and I am Louis Armstrong’s daughter, his only child. I…

Review: Netflix’s ‘Robin Robin’ Flutters with Holiday Cheer

The holidays may not be all about sneaking crumbs, family bonding, and swiping the perfect…

Review: ‘C’mon, C’mon’ is a Little Movie with Big Themes

The vision of writer-director Mike Mills, C’mon C’mon is a gorgeous, simple film that is…

ABFF 2021 Review: ‘Ten-Cent Daisy’ Has a Lot of Potential

Every year, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) showcases the best in independent film with…

Review: ‘King Richard’ is an Intimate Look at the Man Behind the Williams Phenoms

There’s something triumphant about the crop of films that are coming out as COVID precautions…

HBO’s ‘A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks’ Is a Visual History of the Photographer’s Art and Activism

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks delves into the life and work of…

AFI 2021 Review: ‘Tick, Tick… BOOM!’ Will Explode Right Into Your Heart

Every year AFI fest showcases the best films from across the globe, featuring seasoned filmmakers…

ABFF 2021 Review: ‘Raise Your Hand’ is a Triumphant First Feature

I love the HBO series Euphoria. Yes, kids today have it tough, much tougher than…