Film Reviews

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny fulfills its don’t-cancel-me quota and phones in the rest.”

“The Long Game resorts to Hollywood pitfalls of white saviors and respectability politics.”

“Elvis reinforces the flimsy justifications often given for Presley’s appropriation of Black culture.”

“Women in Top Gun: Maverick don’t see much development, but written dialogue and camerawork treat them with respect.”

“Two women are the voices of reason in a maelstrom of absurdity in The Banshees of Inisherin.”

“The showcase of Cape Town’s multiculturalism is where The Umbrella Men shines.”

“It’s positive to see The Devil You Know showcase loving relationships between Black men, even if it indulges in stereotypes to get there.”

“Despite some well-executed diversity, Moonfall ultimately worships at the altar of white male ‘mavericks.’”

“Villeneuve’s Dune comes off more regressive than Herbert’s novel from sixty years ago.”

“The Protégé presents itself as a racially diverse film, and in broad strokes, that holds up.”

“Chris Rock deserves credit for taking part in Spiral’s conception as he reinvigorates the Saw franchise.”

“Racial diversity exists in Voyagers but severe limitations remain in place.”