When Zola debuted at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, it was like a bomb had gone off. The famed festival had launched many phenomena before, including Reservoir Dogs, The Blair Witch Project, and Clerks. A comedy focused on two sex workers taking a trip to Tampa for the weekend was already a wild proposition. Add … Continue reading Review: ‘Zola’ (2021) Shines Bright Thanks to Bravo, Paige, and Domingo
Review: ‘King Richard’ Rises Around Will Smith’s Grand Slam Performance
Few movie stars have attained relevance in four consecutive decades. The list becomes even smaller when you look to people of color. Denzel Washington's five-decade run has been peerless in terms of critical reception and awards recognition. Yet Will Smith's career, spanning music, television, and Hollywood blockbusters, is just as unlikely. While Smith seemingly coasted … Continue reading Review: ‘King Richard’ Rises Around Will Smith’s Grand Slam Performance