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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: Electric and Unmissable History Lesson
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: Electric and Unmissable History Lesson

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This film will be noted as one of the best of 2021, but is going to receive nominations for the 2020 awards season. Make it make sense. “Judas and the Black Messiah” tells the story of criminal-turned-FBI informant William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) and his betrayal of Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya). Jesse… Continue reading ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: Electric and Unmissable History Lesson

‘Captive State’ is the Netflix Movie that Netflix Would be Embarrassed to Stream
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‘Captive State’ is the Netflix Movie that Netflix Would be Embarrassed to Stream

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Remember back in 2014 when Netflix was known for its cut-rate made-for-TV movies instead of helming Oscar contenders? Yeah, this film feels like it missed the queue by a few years… “Captive State” takes place on Earth after an alien species has invaded and forced humanity’s surrender, and follows a small faction determined to start… Continue reading ‘Captive State’ is the Netflix Movie that Netflix Would be Embarrassed to Stream

‘The Equalizer 2’ is a Surprisingly Solid Denzel Washington Vehicle
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‘The Equalizer 2’ is a Surprisingly Solid Denzel Washington Vehicle

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It’s amazing that even in these “throwaway” roles, Denzel Washington still manages to show why he is one of the greatest actors the world has ever known. “The Equalizer 2” is the sequel to the 2014 film, which was in-turn based off the 1980s TV series of the same name. Denzel Washington stars as Robert… Continue reading ‘The Equalizer 2’ is a Surprisingly Solid Denzel Washington Vehicle