American Fiction: Movie Review

American Fiction asks the question “What is Black art?” Is it a novel or a film made by a Black person or does it have to be about an experience unique to their culture in such a way that White people can praise it to absolve their guilt? It asks this question by telling a tale that is both truthful in an everyday every American kind of way and a part that is pure fiction that offers entertaining reflection.		2023 Directed by: Cord Jefferson Screenplay by: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, and Sterling K. Brown

Mean Girls: Movie Review

The same Mean Girls, now with songs.

The trailer says, “This is not your mother’s Mean Girls.” Except that it is. They added songs and changed a few lines, but otherwise it’s pretty much exactly the same Mean Girls. The updating for today’s audience is limited to wardrobe changes and new makeup styles, and the gossip around school is now done via tik tok videos and group texts.		2024 Directed by: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr. Screenplay by: Tina Fey Starring: Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Christopher Briney and Bebe Wood

Anyone But You: Movie Review

It’s a beautiful movie to look at, but has lots of nagging distractions.

Anyone But You feels like it’s recreating the sensual romantic comedies that were once popular but for modern audiences. The film focuses on the gorgeous stars, the beautiful setting, the attractive stars, the delightful ensemble and did I mention how hot the leads are? This is very much a look at the very beautiful, very rich people on vacation type of movie.		2023 Directed by: Will Gluck Screenplay by: Ilana Wolpert, Will Gluck Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell