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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ Review: Am I Not Shunned
The world of seventeen-year-old genius Vicaria is rife with violence, police brutality, and drug abuse. After losing her mother and later her brother to violence, Vicaria vows to stop the violence by ...
‘Candyman’ Review: The Sweet Thrill Of A Timely Reboot
In present day, a decade after the last of Chicago's Cabrini Green towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer...
‘Antebellum’ Review: A Stylish, Tangled, Slavery Nightmare
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Antebellum, a nightmarish mind-trip from directors Bush + Renz, starring Janelle Monáe.
Review: ‘Parasite’ Climbs Inside And Keeps Everything Darkly Entertaining
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Parasite, the social thriller from director Bong Joon-ho, who has made one of 2019's best features.
‘Get Out’ Thoughts: Guess Who’s Coming To The Golden Globes?
This past February, comedian/actor Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with Get Out. The social thriller was met with mountains of praise from critics and a $253 million worldwide box office total...