Tag Archives: Film
ROMA and One-Sided Care Work
Alfonso Cuarón’s ROMA was one of the biggest films of 2018, if you can remember anything before the monstrosity of 2020. It got 10 Oscar nominations and scored 3 wins: Best Foreign Language Film (the first Mexican entry to do so), Best Cinematography, and Best Director. In addition to being extremely beautiful and thoughtfully made, […]
CUTIES: Anything But Cute, Though It Must Not Be Condemned
According to an article in the NEW YORK TIMES, the French film CUTIES is so offensive to the delicate sensibilities and morality of some in the Congressional leadership, that several members have demanded Netflix remove it from their selection or else risk an investigation from the Justice Department. Worse, Netflix has now been indicted by […]
What GIRLS TRIP Does Right (Hint: It’s A Lot!)
Malcolm D. Lee’s GIRLS TRIP is one of my favorite movies of all time. I could watch it on an endless loop and still never get tired of it. Four college best friends go to the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and share memories that will last a lifetime? I’m there in a heartbeat. […]