Underwhelming Presence
The movie opens with an empty house, cameras pan around from the perspective of what viewers are confused about at first, but turns out to be a spirit living in the home.

What is a library? Construct a definition with words: knowledge, memory and refuge are, among others, the definitions of those who use this place. This is an exploration of them.
The movie opens with an empty house, cameras pan around from the perspective of what viewers are confused about at first, but turns out to be a spirit living in the home.
‘Barbie’ is an entertaining, meaningful piece of filmmaking with a heartfelt message.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
In all honesty, “Black and Blue” is a satisfying experience, complete with solid craftsmanship. With the help of cinematographer Dante Spinotti, Deon Taylor (the director) creates a murky, lived in atmosphere.
Lee Daniels’s Billie Holiday biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday was released on February 26th, 2021, and my immediate reaction to it was one of discomfort.
As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch.