The Unloved, Part 103: Captive State
Our series on the most underrated films of all time reappraises Captive State.
Archives
Prime Video’s The Terminal List is an Alpha Male Cry for Help
A review of the new Prime Video series The Terminal List, premiering on July 1.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 2022
The newest releases on physical media, including The Bad Guys, Ambulance, The Northman, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Criterion editions of The Tales of Hoffman and Shaft.
The Quarry is a Must-Play for Horror Fans
A review of the new horror game from 2K, starring David Arquette, Grace Zabriskie, Lance Henriksen, and many more.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2022: Most Wonderful by Nathaniel Missildine
An essay about L.A. Story, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building Makes Cozy Complicated in Season Two
A review of the second season of Only Murders in the Building, now streaming on Hulu.
A Look Back at Tribeca 2022: The Narrative Features
A look at many of the narrative features that premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
A Look Back at Tribeca 2022: The Documentary Features
A look at many of the documentaries that premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
Video: That’s That On That Spotlights Moms Mabley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds
Taj Rani’s “That’s That On That” web series spotlights the legendary Moms Mabley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.
Strength in Softness: Olivia DeJonge on Elvis
An interview with Olivia DeJonge, star of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.
Tyler Perry Loves Black Women
All the criticism misses how much Tyler Perry has done in the continuing fight for representation.
Money Heist: Korea Pulls Off a Daring TV Caper
A review of the new Netflix thriller spin-off of Money Heist.
Black Representation in Youth Dramas – Degrassi Case Study
A look at Black characters in youth drama, particularly Degrassi.
The Great Adventure of Raising a Family in Another Country
A writer details the joy of uprooting his family and experiencing other parts of the world.
I Think I Made a Bad Movie
A personal piece from a young filmmaker about a troubled production.
Film Festivals as High Impact Learning
On the importance of film festivals to the education of a young film lover.
How Microaggressions Toward Black Journalists Continue to Hold Everyone Back
A feature on the inequality in the world of freelance journalism and microaggressions against Black writers.
