Ready to Rumble (2000)

How powerful can a story be when it is stripped to the bare essentials of just a room, a handful of people and raw human voice?

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.

'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé' is set for release on December 1, 2023. Join Incluvie in reviewing the trailer of this legendary trailblazer.

In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.

Mark Anthony Green was unable to connect all of the pieces in his debut feature film, leaving Opus as a middling entry in an already oversaturated genre.

A group of criminal animals tries their best to reform themselves into good citizens to avoid serving time in prison.