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May 02
COLOR is a Feature Documentary Exploring Some of the Many Facets of its Abundant Spectrum

A new documentary film titled “COLOR” is set to take viewers on a journey exploring the significance of color in different cultures and environments. The film, directed by John Campbell and featuring contemporary abstract painter Alteronce Gumby, seeks to delve into the various ways in which color impacts our lives. The documentary will explore the […]

Apr 20
“Hypnotic” is the First Ben Affleck Movie I’ve Actually Wanted to See in Years

Determined to find his missing daughter, Austin detective Danny Rourke (Ben Affleck) instead finds himself spiraling down a rabbit hole while investigating a series of reality-bending bank robberies where he will ultimately call into question his most basic assumptions about everything and everyone in his world.

Apr 18
I’m Not Ready for ‘Star Trek: Picard’ to End the Stories from Star Trek’s 25th Century

I'm attached to these Star Trek characters that I've watched on TV and in movies since I was six years old...

Apr 12
“The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar” by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris

A definitive and surprising exploration of the history of Black horror films, after the rising success of Get Out, Candyman, and Lovecraft Country from creators behind the acclaimed documentary, Horror Noire.