This post was updated Feb. 16 at 6:20 p.m. The timeliness of “Judas and the Black Messiah” reflects on how little things have changed for Black voices in America since 1969. Read more...
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February 11, 6:03 pm
Movie review: Final “To All the Boys” film captures bittersweet realities of change, growth
This post was updated Feb. 15 at 7:58 p.m. Nothing lasts forever – except, of course, gushy teenage romance. Releasing Feb. 12 on Netflix, “To All the Boys: Always and Forever” manages to tie together the film series with a shiny bow, glimmering with both nostalgia and new beginnings. Read more...
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February 10, 7:09 pm
Q&A: Director Ian Samuels talks authenticity, positivity in his coming-of-age film
“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” shows that growth is necessary even when time stops. Coming to Amazon Prime Video on Feb. 12, the coming-of-age movie, adapted from a short story of the same name, follows Mark (Kyle Allen), a high schooler reliving the same day on repeat. Read more...
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February 9, 5:16 pm
‘The Reunited States’ seeks to document ordinary Americans, promote reconciliation
In a time of uncertainty, “The Reunited States” encourages viewers to choose unity and hope. UCLA alumnus and producer Raj Krishna and director Ben Rekhi are releasing a documentary on the sociopolitical climate in the United States, accessible Tuesday on Amazon and iTunes. Read more...
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February 6, 1:39 pm
‘WandaVision’ season 1 recap – episode 5
Warning: spoilers ahead. From a supernatural couple’s quarrel to a surprising interdimensional guest, “WandaVision’s” latest episode is a rollercoaster of emotions. The fifth installment of the series shifts back and forth between the original sitcom plot and the new S.W.O.R.D. Read more...
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February 5, 4:43 pm
Sundance 2021: ‘Passing’ utilizes unique aesthetic choices to explore biracial identities
This post was updated Feb. 7 at 6:21 p.m. “Passing” is shedding light on history that is often passed up. The feature film directed by Rebecca Hall premiered Saturday at Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S. Read more...
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February 5, 1:46 pm
Movie review: ‘Malcolm & Marie’ delivers dynamic performances, thought-provoking writing
“Euphoria” collaborators Zendaya and Sam Levinson let go of vibrant colors to explore the boundaries of love in black and white. Available for streaming Friday through Netflix, “Malcolm & Marie” portrays a couple’s reckoning of their relationship’s foundations against a Hollywood backdrop. Read more...
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