Ryan Coogler's Sinners Turns Horror into History
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.

Registration of the ninth theatre program by the Dutch singer and performer André Manuel. In his ninth theater performance 'Lazarus', death and resurrection are a common thread. Manuel gives his unvarnished opinion on all kinds of current affairs, and everyone gets it down: Christians, Jews, Muslims, women and men. But through the grossness you can taste Manuel's great social commitment: he holds up a mirror to the audience and shows us the pitch-black side of reality.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
A fun-loving story focused on surviving middle school and tailor-made for its target audience. "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" follows the paradox of finding true friendship and securing popularity no matter what it takes.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
J Brooke, Incluvie Guest Columnist on 'Life and Beth' and 'Sort of': while living one’s truth is freedom, speaking it as a mandatory assignment can become captivity.
'The Wiz' has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.