Film & Book Review | Academy Award Nominated, The Quiet Girl
Rarely does a movie live up to the book upon which it is based. The Quiet Girl is a notable exception and a wonderful…
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Film Review | AIR – Courting a Legend
The movie AIR does a great job of displaying Deloris Jordan specifically being very instrumental in the treatment of her soon to be legendary son Michael Jordan. We only get a chance to see one major sneaker silhouette and display which is the Air Jordan “Chicago” 1.
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Documentary Review | Becoming Frederick Douglass
If you are looking for a helpful primer on the life of Frederick Douglass or a way to further educate yourself during Black History Month, Becoming Frederick Douglass is an excellent place to start.
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Film Review | Black Daddy The Movie
Sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is to name a thing; describe it with a fullness and accuracy that obliterates stereotypes, spreads awareness and makes a statement on the bracing fulfillment of sharp honesty. That is the earnest idea which powers the best moments in Black Daddy: The Movie.
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Film Review | Fantastic Fungi: Delve Into the Mystery of Mushrooms
With its gorgeous time-lapse photography and spiritual conclusions, Fantastic Fungi takes one on a truly mystical journey into the science and function of an organism that has been (and will likely be) a crucial part of the Earth’s existence and survival.
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Film Review | The Invisible Man (2020)
What if the thing you feared most was invisible to everyone around you, even yourself? For Cecilia Kass, that nightmare is her reality. After…
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Series | Social Justice Tourism – Oakland Forever
Town Bizness Oakland – The City & Pride & Purpose “Wakanda Forever” sounds good. But, where I’m from–Town Bizness is what the Eastside of…
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Film Festival | Black August Film Festival Debuts in Pasadena, CA
Local film makers Dennis Haywood and James Farr are contributing to the cause of justice via film again – this time through the founding and hosting an international film festival with it’s inaugural debut this month in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, August 13th, 2022.
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Documentary Review | The Reason I Jump
“What do you know about autism?” If someone asked me this question, I would have to answer honestly with, “Not much.” I know that…
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Documentary Review | Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off
…what many might not know is that before he became the skateboard legend he is today, he was a skinny kid whose father was too involved in the sport and whose tricks weren’t considered cool enough…
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Film Review | Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
Occasionally there are moments in life when we are jarred out of the complacent routines of our lives and asked existential questions about who we are, what we value and who we care for. This is one of those moments…
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Film Review | The Tragedy of Macbeth
The earnestness and love behind the film is palpable; the longer you sit with it, the more the story seeps into your bones. I believe The Tragedy of Macbeth will stand the test of time and that the cinematography and performances within will be lauded for years to come.
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