Jeffrey Wright really is one of our more consistent working actors, it’s high-time we get him the Oscar nomination he deserves. “American Fiction” is based on the 2001 novel “Erasure,” and tells the story of an academic (Jeffrey Wright) who, frustrated with what passes for successful topical literature, writes an ironic and stereotypical novel about… Continue reading ‘American Fiction’ Review: A Funny and Warm Satire
This is the least-Marvely Marvel movie in quite some time… and I’m here for it! “Black Panther” is based off the superhero of the same name, played by Chadwick Boseman. After inheriting the throne of his African nation from his deceased father, King T’Challa must stop a mysterious challenger and learn how to become a… Continue reading Performances, Style and Energy Help ‘Black Panther’ Transcend its Familiar Flaws
Chadwick Boseman may be portraying Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but not all heroes wear capes… “Marshall” is the story of Thurgood Marshall, the eventual first African-American Supreme Court Justice, and focuses one of the first cases of his career as he defends a black man charged with raping a white woman. Boseman… Continue reading Solid Acting and Courtroom Drama Help ‘Marshall’ Overcome its Familiar Flaws
The Reel Deal 