Origin review: Aspirational But Messy

There’s a lot to like about Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of Caste, weaving in the real-life strife experienced by writer Isabel Wilkerson and pointing out how connected human oppression really is…the style and construction of the journey however complicates an already…

American Fiction review: Wright Is Front And Center For Once

Jeffrey Wright shines in this exploration of what makes a project “black”, zeroing in on Hollywood and pop culture’s drive towards only one type of black story, stifling any other forms of expression that don’t fit neatly inside that box.

The Best Movie Scores of 2023

In a long overdue segment for our site, Commander Shipp tells you about this favorite film scores of the year and why they made his list.