The new film entitled The American Society of Magical Negroes is, on one level, an examination of society through the lens of the cinematic trope of the “magical negro” popularized in American culture throughout the twentieth century. On another, less serious plane, the film is a solidly entertaining romantic comedy that establishes a new filmmaker with a voice that, with a little seasoning, should have a lot to say in the not-too-distant future.
The film follows the trials and tribulations of a young man named Aren (Justice Smith) after he is recruited by a mysterious man named Roger (David Alan Grier) to join an organization called The Society of Magical Negroes. This society is dedicated to the purpose of making white people more comfortable around people of color, which is done using the “magical” powers bestowed up members of the society once they are assigned white people to assuage.
Aren...
The film follows the trials and tribulations of a young man named Aren (Justice Smith) after he is recruited by a mysterious man named Roger (David Alan Grier) to join an organization called The Society of Magical Negroes. This society is dedicated to the purpose of making white people more comfortable around people of color, which is done using the “magical” powers bestowed up members of the society once they are assigned white people to assuage.
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- 3/16/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
The 2024 edition of the Sundance Film Festival is a little over a week away and it’s time for us to talk about movies that will be the talk of Sundance, movies that should not be missed and lastly underrated movies that are a must watch as well. The list below is not comprehensive and the goal is not to rank order any of the movies in this list. From films by critically acclaimed directors like Steven Soderbergh and Richard Linklater to actors like Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg, the list also focuses on independent films by new exciting directors and filmmakers for the future. In no particular order, we are listing 20 feature films that are a must watch if you are planning to check out the festival.
Freaky Tales
Pedro Pascal appears in Freaky Tales by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck,an official selection of the Premieres...
Freaky Tales
Pedro Pascal appears in Freaky Tales by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck,an official selection of the Premieres...
- 1/11/2024
- by Prem
- Talking Films
Although the film C’mon C’mon stars Joaquin Phoenix in a role that allows the actor to fully utilize every ounce of talent he has within his arsenal, it is perhaps the work of his co-star Woody Norman that will garner the most praise for the film as the young delivers a performance worthy of discussion for years to come. This only heightens the heft carried by this powerful film and easily makes it one of the best films of the year.
The film follows Johnny (Phoenix) the transitional relationship he forges with his nephew, Jesse (Norman), when they are forced into traveling with each other when Johnny’s sister, Viv (Gaby Hoffman) asks her brother to take care of Jessie while she looks after her husband (who is suffering from his own mental health issues). Jesse and Johnny then set about on a trip as the two continue Johnny’s...
The film follows Johnny (Phoenix) the transitional relationship he forges with his nephew, Jesse (Norman), when they are forced into traveling with each other when Johnny’s sister, Viv (Gaby Hoffman) asks her brother to take care of Jessie while she looks after her husband (who is suffering from his own mental health issues). Jesse and Johnny then set about on a trip as the two continue Johnny’s...
- 12/3/2021
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
It was the summer of 1995. Bill Clinton was president, Rudy Giuliani was mayor of New York, and Oj Simpson was on trial. That summer’s youth-oriented movies included Pixar's first movie Toy Story, the Disney musical Pocahontas — and Kids, in which wayward, stoned teens fuck each other senseless and head-stomp random strangers.
It might be hard to remember just how notorious Larry Clark's indie-skater odysey was. The movie grossed a modest $7 million at the box office that summer — a wild success when you account for the fact that it...
It might be hard to remember just how notorious Larry Clark's indie-skater odysey was. The movie grossed a modest $7 million at the box office that summer — a wild success when you account for the fact that it...
- 7/16/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Hey, it’s a film festival masquerading as an art gallery show! Or is it an art gallery show masquerading as a film festival? Whatever it is, it’s the Projections Festival of Rare and Hard to See Films curated by Aaron Rose and screening from Jan. 16 to Feb. 20 at the Roberts & Tilton gallery in Los Angeles.
Some of the films screening are short films by popular, indie film directors, such as Spike Jonze, Harmony Korine, Jean-Luc Godard, Miranda July and Roman Coppola. But there are also films by underground filmmakers like Sadie Benning, Matt McCormick, Brian Butler and the king of underground film, Jonas Mekas. And there’s a whole host more, too.
If you look over the schedule, which is posted in its entirety below, you’ll notice that there aren’t a lot of screening times listed. That’s because on each day a film, or a series of films,...
Some of the films screening are short films by popular, indie film directors, such as Spike Jonze, Harmony Korine, Jean-Luc Godard, Miranda July and Roman Coppola. But there are also films by underground filmmakers like Sadie Benning, Matt McCormick, Brian Butler and the king of underground film, Jonas Mekas. And there’s a whole host more, too.
If you look over the schedule, which is posted in its entirety below, you’ll notice that there aren’t a lot of screening times listed. That’s because on each day a film, or a series of films,...
- 1/13/2010
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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