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Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in Trailer for Respect
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice, starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin. Director Liesl Tommy makes her feature film debut with Respect. Tommy is the first Black woman ever nominated for a Tony award for Best D...[Read More]
Movie Review: Black Panther
The latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic universe (MCU), the new film Black Panther, surpasses all expectations you may have regarding the modern super hero film. As Christopher Nolan did with The Dark Knight ten years ago, director Ryan Coogler has again reset the bar for the genre. It is thoroughly original and simultaneously feels like a logical next step for the aforementioned MCU and offer...[Read More]
DVD Review: Dope
Great coming-of-age films are a rare find – and unless your name is John Hughes, the chances of even crafting an adequate one are slim. The 2000s have had their occasional successes, from the quotable cult hit Mean Girls (2004) to the indie darling The Perks of Being A Wallflower (2012), but it’s been awhile since something scaled the uniquely relatable heights of The Breakfast Club (1985) or even...[Read More]