Will Smith and Martin Lawrence go back to the same well one more time. Is there any water left?
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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The best films of 2019
2019 offered a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera.
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New wave of black films crests at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
Black artists, filmmakers, and films were a key part of the 2019 Toronto International Film. Get a jump on the upcoming movies featuring Black talent.
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‘The Intruder’: creepy, but predictable
Yes, ‘The Intruder’ sticks to a recipe, but still, the stalking is creepy.
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Best films of 2018
In 2018, the stories told, talent on view, compelling characters, emotions expressed, and genres stretched were just amazing.
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‘Amazing Grace’: a compelling look behind an Aretha Franklin classic
With the best of intentions, director Sydney Pollack and his crew filmed the Queen of Soul as she performed over two days, January 2 and 3, at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in 1972.
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‘The Hate U Give’ lacks grit but has its moments
The wealth of talent on view is almost staggering. Stenberg carries the weight of the film, giving Starr just enough juice to grow from a humble, vulnerable teen to a courageous protester.
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REVIEW: Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is near perfect
The Black Panther character was first introduced into the Marvel Studios pantheon back in 1966. The launch took place in the comic book “Fantastic Four Vol.1” issue 52. So why did it take 52 years for that character to make its solo debut on the silver screen? Well, apparently it takes five decades to make […]
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‘Crown Heights,’ ‘Get Out,’ ‘Girls Trip’ among the Best Films of 2017
As we look back on the highest caliber films of 2017, the array is diverse, the talent is strong and the entertainment value is solid. These are the films that will make you laugh, cry, think, hug someone or wish you had superpowers. The following films opened in 2017, are still at a theater near […]
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FILM REVIEW: ‘Almost Christmas’
Watching this humorous film is like getting a funny greeting card that makes you laugh as it warms your heart. This ode to the joy and angst people feel as their family reconvenes for the certain chaos, gluttony and joy during Christmas is a nice way to start the holiday season. It’s a very entertaining […]