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Mati Diop’s film features multiple quotations such as the aforementioned quote in her feature documentary titled, “Dahomey.” It centers around 26 royal treasures that belonged to the Kingdom of Dahomey which was formed in the 17th century. These artifacts were shipped back to their native Republic of Benin from Parisians Museums in late 2021. It […]

What can be worse than the shells that other people put us in our lives? The shells that we put on us. The concept of the invisible artifacts we bear on our spine such as insecurity, depression, sorrow, and trauma, is what forms the backbone of Adam Elliot’s heart-wrenching stop motion epic, “Memoir of a

Hangdog focuses on a man’s dream that goes miserable while waits for his girlfriend who is running late for an interview. Set in Portland, Maine, the movie portrays a middle-class struggling thirty-something looking for an edge in the entertainment and tech industry. To some, the movie may fall under the category of cringe-comedy as it

Do you remember those Christmas commercials that show lovey-dovey things related to family, togetherness, and a sense of kawawag, and with the most glassy-eyed delivery, Only to be stopped after the huge picture that says ‘We are good right’? It’s nothing short of a competition where I don’t expect hope. Wictor. What an ad. I

Hannah MacPherson’s “Time Cut”, which is out on Netflix, was filmed before “Totally Killer,” however the film does compound the claim that it is a time travel movie, but then again, so does this film. However, its failings cannot be blamed on some I am superior comparables which is very exceptional. Even if that film

As an actor turned director, Mélanie Laurent’s film ‘Freedom’ does not have any standout issues that stand out. However, the production has been greatly animated, the movements appear more than fine, and the key protagonists seem unbelievably well-matched with the locations. Such is not uncommon as it is said that for some film buffs that

Kevin Smith has been quoted saying that ‘every film is someone’s favorite film’. For young independent filmmaker, Sav Rodgers, that film would be Smith’s own “Chasing Amy.” In this case, “Chasing Amy” was a talented lumberer, aggressive, and sexual comic that a heterosexual comic book artist strikes with a self-professed lesbian. The store was adored

The documentary “After: Poetry Destroys Silence” highlights the contributions historians and poets make in reconstructing events of unthinkable tragedies. Where the movie’s compositional and auditory presentation complements the featuring poets, who vividly recite and elaborate on the notion of communication that accentuates the residuals of factual recitation, archival images, and dramatic reenactment. Even as the

In the movie “The Graduates,” Tyler’s death has caused Genevie, portrayed by Mina Sundwall, confusion about her future. It’s been a year since her boyfriend was murdered in gun violence and life has been very unclear since then. Times after a great loss can be very disorienting. But with the summer of graduating high school

The Gutters (2022), written and directed by the Lester brothers Isaiah and Yassir, being an afro-american, made me realize that the color community can make ridiculously dumb heated comedies too. Shameik Moore plays the role of Walt, an idiotic guy who barely has clothes. Most of the time, he ends up messing up and so