Rustin begins with mellow jazz flowing into scenes with a black schoolgirl happily skipping her way to school. She is escorted by law enforcement officers and military personnel. Other black students (along with a few white sympathizers) are seen chastised and hurled insults. The US Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education proved … Continue reading Review: ‘Rustin’ – Domingo Brings Bayard Rustin to Life with an Awards-Worthy Performance
Review: ‘Amsterdam’ Buries Important Messages Behind Messy Jokes and Poor Storytelling
Few films can be more frustrating than those with important ideas, buried behind bad filmmaking. This can be especially true of large ensemble films, which can find themselves unable to focus on a group of characters. In the case of Amsterdam, the focus is clear. A three-headed showcase of Christian Bale, John David Washington, and … Continue reading Review: ‘Amsterdam’ Buries Important Messages Behind Messy Jokes and Poor Storytelling