I’ve been hearing movie fans complain that “there’s nothing to see” at the movie theaters. Of course, what they might … More
Category: racism
Favorite Films at the 51st Telluride Film Festival
Every person who attends a festival will have their own unique impression of that event. So much of our experiences … More
Reframing Racism–Is It Caste?
As a film writer, I believe my job isn’t to tell you what you should watch. I believe my role … More
Do Oscar Nominations Matter?
There’s a reason that studios spend large sums of money to promote their films. You can’t get audiences into the … More
The Amazing Journey of The Color Purple
” The Color Purple” has had quite the journey. From a book, that was adapted into a film, to a … More
A Poison Kiss from a White Savior–“Flowers of the Killer Moon”
Martin Scorsese is a master of cinema and he’s done a lot to preserve films and champion them. Scorsese has … More
Damn, They Cloned Tyrone
My, how time flies. We’re halfway through the Summer and half-way through 2023. This has been an unusually busy Summer … More
NYC is a Resilient Black Woman
Imagine you’re a young black woman who’s made your first feature film. You’ve written and directed a movie that’s not … More
Reflecting on The Show, Telluride Film Fest 2022
There’s a lovely creek that runs along the town of Telluride, the San Miguel River. Let’s say we walk to … More
BlackStar Film Festival 2022
I had a great time at my first BlackStar Film Festival. I’m adding an update to include the link to … More