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Keanu Reeves is Back as Neo in ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Trailer
There was once a prolonged period of time in which audiences simply accepted the fact that The Matrix film series was over with after Revolutions was released in 2003. Almost two full decades have gone by since the release of that film but in 2019, we learned that we would be entering the Matrix one […] More
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Film Review: ‘Candyman’ Throws a Modern Coat of Paint on an Old Franchise
Jordan Peele tells a very specific kind of horror story. No matter what he’s tackling, he does it with an eye towards what plagues society. Here, in co-writing and producing a new Candyman, you can see a lot of what interests him. At the same time, it’s not hard to figure out why he opted […] More
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Will Be Available to Watch Free on YouTube for a Limited Time!
The Trial of the Chicago 7 has been one of the most dominant forces on the awards circuit this season, picking up its fair share of nominations from practically every major group, including the SAGs and the Golden Globes. We are sure to see it mentioned many times when the Oscar nominations are announced next month, […] More
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Interview: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Chats About His Role in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
With each passing year, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II becomes a bigger and bigger star in the business. Whether it was his part in Aquaman or especially his Emmy Award winning role in Watchmen, Abdul-Mateen II is a force to be reckoned with. His talents, as well as his strong screen presence, was on full display last […] More
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Delroy Lindo and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Among Honorees at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema
The Critics Choice Association announced those to be recognized at the third annual Celebration of Black Cinema, hosted by author Bevy Smith, and held on February 2, 2021. Delroy Lindo will be receiving The Career Achievement Award, having amassed an admirable body of work on stage, television, and in film, most recently in Spike Lee’s […] More
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The Cast of ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Will All Compete in Supporting Categories
As official jockeying for positioning in the soon-to-be-heated Oscar race begins, Netflix has announced that all seven main actors in Aaron Sorkin’s lauded historical/political drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7, will be submitted for Academy Award consideration in the supporting actor category, according to The Hollywood Reporter (article found here). While not a total surprise considering the […] More
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George Miller Finds a New ‘Furiosa’ in Anya Taylor-Joy
Warner Bros. announced today that Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II have been cast in Furiosa, writer/director George Miller’s follow-up to his 2015 Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The highly-anticipated film will focus on the origin story of Furiosa, the iconic character played by Charlize Theron in Miller’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece. […] More
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TV Review: ‘Watchmen’ is a Powerful Show for Our Reality
Watchmen manages to be quality science fiction, cutting social commentary, and marvelous entertainment all at the same time. This nine-episode series provides a remarkable mirror of our own society disguised as a dystopian reality. Expectations were certainly high when HBO first announced the series back in 2017. Alan Moore’s graphic novel, first published in […] More
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Film Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is Essential Viewing for 2020 and a Blistering Courtroom Drama
There’s a line towards the end of Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7, spoken by Sacha Baron Cohen‘s Abbie Hoffman, that should be in every single Joe Biden ad until the election. I won’t spoil what it is, but when you see the film, you’ll know what it is. You absolutely need to […] More
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Teaser Trailer
Aaron Sorkin is back, and looking better than ever. During the first Sunday night game of this season’s NFL season, Netflix released the Official Teaser Trailer for their $50M purchase, The Trial of the Chicago 7. What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash […] More
