Malcolm, a 19-year-old Black film student is struggling with writers block. At his predominantly white college, Malcolm is constantly reminded of how he isn't “Black enough,” causing moments of self-reflection. Pressured by stereotypes and expectations, he returns home for a family cookout where he reconnects with friends and family. There, he realizes that his art should reflect his true self, rather than conform to others' narrow definitions.
Like millions around the world, I've been waiting four years for the renowned #SnyderCut. I'll never forget sitting in the theater on opening night, witnessing a CGI mouth on Henry Cavill's face about five seconds into Justice League. That's a thing of nightmares if I must say. Anyways, right then and there, I knew I desperately needed Zack Snyder's film.
'Alice' is a genre trifecta: one part revenge drama, one part historical account, one part throwback to Blaxploitation—kinda 'Django' meets 'Roots' meets 'Foxy Brown.'
'The Suicide Squad' is at its best when it focuses on its characters and commentary on real-life issues, but stumbles when it relies too heavily on gratuitous gore and insensitive humor.
Sing 2 the beat in this jukebox sequel featuring anthropomorphic animals with musical talent.
When the world lost Chadwick Boseman on August 28, 2020, we all saw the impact of representation in film. Boseman was not only a Black superhero leading a Black cast in one of the most successful films in history; but his successes paved the way for more, long-overdue diversity in Hollywood.
Viewers get a glimpse of life of mediocrity in a world where humans and cartoon characters live together in this comeback.
