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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARLEM Review: A Joyous Look At Self-History

Introduction William and David Greaves' Once Upon a Time in Harlem is more than just a document of a once-in-a-lifetime party. Not only is it...

WHALEFALL Review: Inner Space

Introduction Whalefall is probably the best movie one can make about a human being trying to survive being swallowed by a whale. That's not a...

FOLLOWING HARRY: Director Susanne Rostock On Harry Belafonte, Activism, And The Power Of Legacy

Introduction Harry Belafonte is almost impossible to introduce without mentioning Day-O. The legendary performer became a global superstar through music, film, and television, but his...

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT: A Review Of The Unflinching And Unforgettable WWI Film

Introduction Brutal and unforgettable, Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front updates the classic novel and Oscar-winning film to the highest of technical standards....

Scholars’ Spotlight: Hal Roach

Pre-Hollywood Years Harry Eugene Roach was born in Elmira, New York on January 14, 1892. Roach was a curious and adventurous child. One of his...

EVIL DEAD II: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

    Introduction Hero. Warrior. Champion. Slayer of Deadites. Loverboy. Fool. Moron. These are but a few of the adjectives used to describe the iconic character of...

ARMAGEDDON TIME Review: “What was I saying?”

Introduction The IMDb synopsis of Armageddon Time states “A deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American...

Review: Danielle Deadwyler Stuns in TILL

Introduction Director Chinonye Ckukwu's Till is not only a poignant and delicate telling of one of the darkest crimes in American history, it puts Danielle...