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Tag: directors of colour

guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ CREED on Changing Reels

I take my talents to The Axis to discuss Abdul, Camille, and Creed

Posted on September 24, 2017September 12, 2020
reviews

GET OUT

Dear White People…

Posted on March 2, 2017September 12, 2020
reviews

MOONLIGHT

You’re in love

Your heart’s a flutter and all day long

You only shutter

Cuz your poor tongue

Just won’t utter the words

I love you

Posted on November 6, 2016September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

JEAN OF THE JONSES plays TIFF 2016

Welcome to Jones’ family dinner. Grab a plate, and get comfy…shit’s about to get real.

Posted on September 16, 2016September 12, 2020
reviews

CHI-RAQ

Sex and Sattire Straight from Spike.

Posted on March 22, 2016September 12, 2020
reviews

CREED

When legacy and expectations combine to make success a million to one shot.

Posted on November 29, 2015September 12, 2020
reviews

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

These are troubled times, so what better point to look back on previous times that were troubled?

Posted on August 14, 2015September 12, 2020
the decade so far

So Far, So Good: 12 YEARS A SLAVE

What began as a glimpse back into our past suddenly became a reflection of our present

Posted on May 21, 2015September 12, 2020
visuals

Empire State of Mind: DO THE RIGHT THING

It’s ain’t all monochrome, especially when the temperature starts to rise.

Posted on March 2, 2015September 12, 2020
reviews

SELMA

A sign of the times in a portrayal of times gone by.

Posted on December 28, 2014September 12, 2020
reviews

12 YEARS A SLAVE

At an important time comes an important film; a film everyone should see, even if they only ever see it once.

Posted on October 18, 2013September 12, 2020
festivals, reactions, TIFF

12 YEARS A SLAVE plays TIFF 2013

Once in a while, one must believe the hype.

Posted on September 7, 2013September 12, 2020

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