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Tag: directors of colour

festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

THE WAY I SEE IT plays TIFF 2020

They say one picture says one thousand words. Here’s several thousand on The 44th President

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI plays TIFF 2020

Regina King’s feature directorial debut dazzles with four legendary men on one legendary night

Posted on September 11, 2020September 12, 2020
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 242 – THE PHOTOGRAPH

Talkin’ Stella Meghie’s new film with Heidy Morales

Posted on February 24, 2020September 12, 2020
reviews

US

US has arrived to make the audience think long and hard about “Them”.

Posted on March 26, 2019September 12, 2020
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 219 – US

Talkin’ Jordan Peele’s new film with Carolyn Mauricette

Posted on March 25, 2019September 12, 2020
award talk, reactions

The Contenders: BLACKkKLANSMAN

Something of an also ran that should really be leading the run.

Posted on February 21, 2019September 12, 2020
award talk, reactions

The Contenders: BLACK PANTHER

The argument can end – a genre now has a Best Picture nomination. That nomination goes to a film that sets itself apart.

Posted on February 18, 2019September 12, 2020
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 210 – WIDOWS

Talkin’ Steve McQueen’s new film with Petula Neale

Posted on November 19, 2018September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

THE WEEKEND plays TIFF 2018

Stella Meghie takes us away for a few days to talk about the ups and downs of modern romance.

Posted on September 14, 2018September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

RAFIKI plays TIFF 2018

Love can be hopeful, and in some parts of the world hope remains a dangerous idea.

Posted on September 7, 2018September 12, 2020
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 204 – SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

Talkin’ SORRY TO BOTHER YOU with Courtney Small

Posted on July 30, 2018September 12, 2020
reviews

A WRINKLE IN TIME

A tale from the past considers the darkness of the present, and acts as a beacon for the future.

Posted on March 14, 2018September 12, 2020

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