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Is Black Adam A Bad Guy? | It’s Not A Simple Answer
Is Black Adam a good guy or is Black Adam a bad guy? Black Adam is a film based on the DC Comic superhero/supervillain who fights whatever he perceives as evil from a place of vengeance, grief, and rage. His label has been reconciled to that of an anti-hero. I’m…
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Black Panther 2 Spoilers: 4 Most Unexpected Surprises
After much waiting, the time has finally come – Black Panther 2 is released and ready for consumption!! I entered the theatre with zero expectations. How do you continue a story that has permanently and unexpectedly lost its main character forever? Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever approaches that challenge head-on…
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Is Where the Crawdads Sing Racist? | The Shocking Truth
“‘Jest an ol’ ni**er walkin’ to town. Watch out, ni**er-boy, don’t fall down,’ they taunted Jumpin’, who kept his eyes on his toes.” (pg. 95, Where the Crawdads Sing). Immediately after I read those words I looked to the inside of the back cover to double-check the race of this…
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Good Luck to You Leo Grande Analysis | Sex Work and Intimacy
A semi-elderly, retired Catholic school teacher decides to hire an attractive, young man as an escort to help her tap into her unlocked sexuality. Interesting concept… Usually, the gender tables are turned and the vibes aren’t so wholesome. This Good Luck to You Leo Grande analysis will explore this film’s…
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She-Hulk Bad Reviews Explained | The Show People Love to Hate
Waves of She-Hulk bad reviews have been flooding the internet ever since the series debut and even more so since the unconventional finale. She-Hulk has had Marvel fans up in arms. My brother, a devout Marvel lover, really DID NOT like this series but… I kinda did… The passionately negative…
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Yard Kings Film Review | Finding Safety in the Chaos
Yard Kings is an independent short film about a 9-year-old girl named Ellie, who builds a safe haven for herself in a scrapyard away from her abusive household. Directed by Vasco Alexandre, this film explores the stubborn grit of children in the face of unfortunate circumstances that threaten to leave…
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10 Reasons Why Blonde is Bad & So Laughably Atrocious | Movie Review
I didn’t approach the movie Blonde expecting to learn Marilyn Monroe’s life story nor was I expecting an at least semi-accurate Marilyn Monroe biopic. I approached Blonde like any other movie, looking to answer this simple question: Is this telling me a story worthy of my time? Regarding this film,…
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Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul Christian Review | Disappointing Ending
Respectful critique of Christianity, specifically the church, is a welcome discourse in my book. The church is not perfect. There have unfortunately been so many really disappointing scandals within Christianity. God is perfect but unfortunately, the people who are supposed to be examples of Christ are often very imperfect. This…
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Don’t Worry Darling Harry Styles Accent Explained (it makes sense)
Harry Styles’ role in Don’t Worry Darling has sparked a lot of interest because we know him as a singer, as a pop star, and as a pop culture icon, but we’re not used to seeing him as a dramatic actor. Especially among some of the most professional top-notch actors…
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The Woman King Analysis: Strong Black Women & Weak Controversy
I’m both excited and intimidated to write this review on The Woman King. There is just too much to rave about. TOO. MUCH! I’m going to attempt to make this The Woman King analysis succinct yet comprehensive. Here I go… The Woman king is an epic, historical-drama film set in…
