Quarantined with ‘The Platform’ a Horror/Thriller that Somewhat Parallels the Pandemic
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.

Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hawksley Workman performed four special sold-out solo shows in the thick of Winter 2012 at The Ship in St. John’s Newfoundland. Workman delights his audience with a variety of personal and fan favourites spanning his prolific 15 year career, showcasing his signature spectrum of sonic influence, from cabaret to electro-pop to anthemic rock and plenty in between. Filmed by Phil Maloney of Hey Rosetta, the beautiful compilation includes footage of the intimate shows as well as other special musical moments filmed in St. John’s.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
Although the budget was a dollar and a dream, Netflix's 'First Kill' managed to gain over 90 million viewing hours and a small cult following. So why was it canceled? Given the trends in series cancellations, it may have been because of the Black and queer protagonists.
The film didn’t have to be as long as it is. It just dragged on and on with scenes that had no substance. Every so often we get an action scene, and even those isn’t that fun.
Initially feeling like a passionate group having a bit of harmless fun with filmmaking, it leads to something sinister enough to leave a mark.
Diana’s spirit has taken off, ‘No right, no wrong, no rules for me.’ And in that moment, as she runs on the screen, she gets it, her ‘Let It Go’ moment.
This is a list of seven films that explore police brutality and systemic racism made by Black filmmakers. These are important movies to watch and to take in, as — through the power of cinema — they showcase what it feels like to be a Black person living in a country that is internally designed to be against you.