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Small Axe’s ‘Red, White and Blue’ Is a Tragic, Essential Story

By Alex McPherson Director Steve McQueen’s “Red, White and Blue,” the third installment of “Small Axe,” provides a heartbreaking look at racism within policing, and... Details

Small Axe’s ‘Lovers Rock’ an Atmospheric Triumph

By Alex McPhersonDirector Steve McQueen’s “Lovers Rock,” the second installment of “Small Axe,” is a masterful work of art that enriches both the mind and... Details

Small Axe’s ‘Mangrove’ Is Stirring Call to Action

By Alex McPherson “Mangrove,” the first installment of director Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology series, is harrowing, inspirational, and relevant to our modern social climate.... Details

Celebration of Black Cinema to Honor Chadwick Boseman

The Critics Choice Association has announced the additional honorees and presenters that will join, virtually, the third annual Celebration of Black Cinema on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The ceremony will be hosted... Details

Actors Triumph in Memorable ‘One Night in Miami’

By Lynn VenhausA play-based drama imagines conversations between four black icons during a crucial time in the civil rights fight. Playwright Kemp Powers adapted his... Details

Alex McPherson – Top Ten Films of 2020

Lynn Venhaus
January 9, 2021
11 min read
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By Alex McPherson2020 was a good year for movies, despite everything! Here are my top 10 films of the year, with 11 honorable mentions. There’s... Details

Powerful ‘Promising Young Woman’ Is Tale for Our Time

Lynn Venhaus
January 1, 2021
2 min read
10

By Lynn VenhausBold and bravura filmmaking, writer-director Emerald Fennell has crafted a powerful in-your-face rant on toxic masculinity in the #MeToo era. With a wicked... Details