'Jezebel' Review: A Sexy And Strange Middle-Finger To Stereotypes And Tropes [SXSW]
In our Jezebel review, we praise the new film from filmmaker Numa Perrier, which manages to feel real and honest while dodging every stereotype.
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Stories By Joi Childs
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'Shrill' Review: Hulu's New Series Is More Than Just A Plus-Size Comedy
In our Shrill review, we praise the thoughtful and often very real new comedy series from Hulu and Saturday Night Live veteran Aidy Bryant.
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'Olympic Dreams' Review: A Look At Love In The Olympic Village [SXSW]
In our Olympic Dreams review, we praise the first film ever to be shot entirely in the Olympic Village, starring mostly real athletes.
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'David Makes Man' Review: A Young Boy Juggles His Community And Life's Potential In A Promising Pilot [SXSW]
Find out why you should tune in to the OWN pilot for a new series from Moonlight writer Tarell Alvin McCraney in our David Makes Man review from SXSW.
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'Booksmart' Review: Olivia Wilde's Directorial Debut Is A Hilarious, Female-Driven Coming-Of-Age Comedy [SXSW]
In our Booksmart review, we dive into Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, a hilarious and moving look at high schoolers in 2019.
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'Go Back To China' Review: Emily Ting's Character-Driven Indie Is Another Big Win For Asian-American Filmmakers
In our Go Back to China review, we take a look at the latest film to prove that Asian-American filmmakers have so many stories to tell.
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'Us' Review: Jordan Peele's Follow-Up To 'Get Out' Is A Frightening And Relevant Tale Of Terror
In our Us review, we dig into the latest film from Get Out director Jordan Peele, an expert blend of horror and social commentary.
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Mickey: The True Original Exhibition Celebrates 90 Years Of The Head Mouse In Charge
Mickey: The True Original Exhibition is open in New York City right now and we have a brisk photo tour for those who cannot check it out in-person.
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'BlacKkKlansman' Star John David Washington On Working With Spike Lee And Those '70s Costumes [Interview]
In our John David Washington interview, the star of BlacKkKlansman talks about working with director Spike Lee and those '70s fashions.
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'BlacKkKlansman' Review: Spike Lee's Latest Is Outrageous, Necessary, And A Bit Clumsy
In our BlacKkKlansman review, we take a look at Spike Lee's fascinating new movie, which sometimes shoots itself in the foot with its unsubtleness.
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'Blindspotting' Co-Writer And Star Rafael Casal On His Hothead Character And The Gentrification Of Oakland [Interview]
In our Rafael Casal interview, we talk to the Blindspotting co-writer and star about bringing his hotheaded character to life.
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The Cast Of 'Sorry To Bother You' Share Their Love For Director Boots Riley [Interview]
In this Sorry to Bother You interview, the cast of 2018’s wildest satire praises director Boots Riley and discusses making this incredible film.
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'Ready Player One' Review: A Lightweight But Fun Adventure In Nostalgia [SXSW]
In our Ready Player One review, we praise the popcorn-fueled thrills of Steven Spielberg's new movie, even if we lament its uneven script.
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The "Dora Milaje" Of 'Black Panther': Celebrating The Black Women Behind The Camera Of Marvel's New Film
Black women rule the the screen in Marvel's newest movie, but they also ruled offscreen. Here's a quick look at the black women of Black Panther and how they brought this film to life.
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