A village shopkeeper pursues the woman he loves, but faces obstacles from local beliefs and strict customs in his wild attempt to overcome community opposition and claim her heart.
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.
It’s easy to dismiss Joel and Ethan Coen for writing from the world they build from outside the box of overarching Hollywood stereotypes, but their inability to compromise their collective vision is precisely what makes the simplistic nature of their world-building and characters so brilliant. It’s also what led Fargo to collect seven Oscar nominations and two wins for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Frances McDormand’s brilliant portrayal of the sincere, motherly detective whose wholesome demeanor seizes the day over the selfishness, corruption and evil of the men who don’t comprehend that there’s more to life than a little money.
When the retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale and a holiday spirit come together, viewers learn about class issues as well as perseverance despite setbacks.
This documentary moves chronologically through Black representation in horror films, revealing the genre's connections to Black history.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
It's sexy, regardless of what else is going on.
