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Dwight Brown
Dwight Brown is a film critic for NNPA Newswire and travel writer. Read more movie reviews by Brown at DwightBrownInk.com.
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
If this is the final mission, Tom Cruise makes it unforgettable. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two defies limits with action, emotion, and epic scope.
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Black Tea gets its NYC premiere at the 2025 New York African Film Festival
Though Black Tea dazzles with visuals and cultural insights, director Abderrahmane Sissako’s latest film struggles under too many characters and subplots.
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Thunderbolts*
Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* starts off slow but eventually finds its footing with a heartfelt final act, as a group of misfits and outcasts come together to save the day and prove their worth in the Marvel Universe.
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The Amateur
A nerdy CIA worker, Charlie Heller, seeks revenge for the murder of his wife and becomes a global assassin in the thrilling movie adaptation of Robert Littell’s novel, starring Rami Malek as the protagonist.
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The Woman in the Yard
Ramona, a widowed mom, is struggling to cope with her grief and neglecting her children, but a mysterious woman appears in the front yard, causing chaos and leading to a mind game between the two.
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Magazine Dreams
Magazine Dreams, directed by Elijah Bynum, follows the story of a mentally disturbed young man named Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors) who is determined to become a magazine cover model through bodybuilding, but his anger issues and ultra-violent behavior lead to a descent into madness.
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Steven Soderbergh brings sophistication to spy thriller Black Bag
Black Bag is a sophisticated British spy thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a husband and wife who are suspects in the activation of a destructive cyber worm.
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One of Them Days
The film “Next Friday” is a modern take on working class Los Angeles, featuring a comedic twist on two young women trying to make it from Friday to Next Friday and Friday After Next.
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The Brutalist
The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, is a brilliant work of art that tells the story of a Jewish Hungarian architect who fled post-WWII Europe and built a community center in the Brutalist style, featuring impeccable detail and artistry.
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Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King is an entertaining prequel/sequel to the 2019 live-action version of The Lion King, featuring captivating CGI and a narrative that champions values such as perseverance and helping others, making it a must-see for families.
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Best of the Best Movies 2024
The 2024 film year was filled with strong performances, astute directing, and behind-the-scenes talent, with notable films including The Brutalist, Conclave, Wicked, and The Piano Lesson.
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The Fire Inside
The Fire Inside tells the inspiring story of Claressa Shields, a young girl from Flint, Michigan, who becomes a world champion boxer and Olympic gold medalist, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of female athletes.
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Pansy’s relentless rants and insults define her character in Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths
Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers a powerful performance as Pansy, a woman who is constantly angry and abusive to her family, friends, and strangers, in the film Hard Truths.
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10 Best Films of 2024
These 10 films, including The Brutalist, Conclave, Daughters, Emilia Pérez, Monkey Man, No Other Land, The Piano Lesson, Sugarcane, Saturday Night, and Sing Sing, are all excellent examples of cinema that explore themes of redemption, redemption, and redemption, and are all worth watching.
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Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel: A gripping mixture of history and fabrication
Ridley Scott’s epic film Gladiator: The Sequel tells the story of a young warrior named Lucius, who fights for revenge against the Roman Empire, while scheming nobles and conspirators plot to seize power.
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande shine in Wicked film adaptation
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in the fantastical and enchanting film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, which explores the backstory of the two witches Glinda and Elphaba, and the persecution of animals, with a strong message about the evils of fascism and racism.
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Movie Review: ‘The Deliverance’
Lee Daniels’ latest horror/thriller, “The Deliverance,” fails to deliver on the promise of a good fright film due to its lackluster special effects and melodramatic family dynamics.
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Biofilm celebrates Shirley Chisolm: A trailblazer in American politics
Shirley Chisolm: A Political Warrior is a bio/drama/history film that chronicles the first Black woman to run for president and her journey to the White House.