by Lynnette | Sep 26, 2019 | Culture, For Girls, For Women, Reviews
Under the direction of Kasi Lemmons, the film Harriet depicts a multi-dimensional Harriet Tubman in her: early, middle and later years. The American hero and Freedom fighter, Harriet Tubman is not presented as an old figure in American history sitting in a rocking...
by Lynnette | Jul 23, 2019 | Culture, Kid's Entertainment, Reviews
The newest adaptation of Disney’s 1994 classic, animated film The Lion King, helmed by Jon Favreau (The Jungle Book) is absolutely amazing! From start to finish, the movie is engaging, cinematically beautiful, showcases some of the cultural and historical legacies of...
by Lynnette | May 25, 2019 | Culture, Reviews, Tribeca Reviews
Stefon Bristol’s See You Yesterday is a creative sci-fi drama that highlights the positive aspects of science while simultaneously delving into the traumatic effects of police brutality. Under the direction of Stefon Bristol, See You Yesterday pays homage to cinematic...
by Lynnette | May 10, 2019 | Reviews
“I like books.” —J.R.R Tolkien Under the direction of Dome Karukoski and written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford, Tolkien is about the early life of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (played by Nicholas Hoult), his finding the love of his life, and the fellowship that...
by Lynnette | May 2, 2019 | Culture, Reviews, Tribeca Reviews
In director Nabil Elderkin’s Gully, the truth is not watered down for the comfort of others. The film depicts the harsh reality of three best friends, Calvin (Jacob Latimore), Nicky (Charlie Plummer), and Jesse (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), who are coming to grips with the...
by Lynnette | May 2, 2019 | Reviews, Tribeca Reviews
Award-winning director and writer Takashi Doscher’s sci-fi drama Only depicts the kind of love that we rarely get the chance to see on screen. The love between the two lead protagonists is beautiful to witness. It’s the kind of love that has nothing to do with sexual...
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