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Black Hollywood is (and has been) ready for its closeup
Helping Hollywood help itself
When black people are given the opportunity to take charge behind the camera, they can diversify every other aspect of a film. When that happens, everyone benefits. Maria Corley considers.
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Will Asian Americans get their 'Black Panther' moment?
'Black Panther' through an Asian American lens
Asian Americans have yet to enjoy a major U.S. film breakthrough on the scale of 'Black Panther,' but that might be okay. Rob Buscher considers.
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3 minute read
Greg Baker's 'The Final Year' looks back at the Obama presidency
A simpler time and film
Greg Baker's documentary The Final Year, about the waning days of the Obama presidency, leaves out some key details. Rob Buscher reviews.
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Ruben Östlund’s 'The Square'
Square pegs, round hole
Ruben Östlund’s satirical film 'The Square' uses the rarefied Swedish art world as a funhouse-mirror reflection of social hypocrisies. Michael Woods reviews.
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Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water'
The sound of science
Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' marks another well-earned success for the film auteur. So why didn't he use his position to hire an actor who better suits a key role? Rob Buscher considers.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Post’
Katharine’s Choice
The only trouble with Steven Spielberg’s 'The Post' is its heavy-handed director.
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Scribe Video Center presents 'Our Side: The Other Atlantic City'
Beyond the boardwalk
A short documentary based on a theater adaption of Turiya S.A. Raheem’s book, 'Growing up in the Other Atlantic City: Wash’s and the Northside' honors the city’s black legacy. Adryan Corcione reviews.
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3 minute read
Rian Johnson's 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
Trading places
The new generation of 'Star Wars' heroes does away with the old guard, which is just what Master Yoda predicted. Rob Buscher considers. (Contains spoilers.)
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3 minute read
Franklin Institute's Tuttleman IMAX theater presents Keith Melton's 'Mysteries of China'
The 2,000 year old men
The IMAX film 'Mysteries of China' arrives at the Franklin Institute just in time to accompany its 'Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor' exhibition. Richard da Silva reviews.
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David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg's 'Bill Nye: Science Guy'
Un-blinding them with science
David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg's documentary 'Bill Nye: Science Guy' shows the man behind the television icon. Gary Day reviews.
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