Movies and Film

“Women Talking” a film from director Sarah Polley and producer Dede Gardner, is nominated in both Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay categories at the 95th Academy Awards next Sunday, March 12, 7pm, presented Live from the Dolby Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on ABC-TV and the major streaming services. The film was a Spotlight […]

The film gives a rare microcosmic view of the tumultuous transition of South Africa on that country’s journey from racist apartheid to the release of Nelson Mandela through the eyes of a multi-racial rock band of a Jewish guitar player and two Black musicians from Soweto.

Veteran record executive Clive Davis met with screenwriter Anthony McCarten (Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody), enlisted the aid of Gary and Pat Houston (Houston’s brother and sister-in-law) and this production evolved. Davis knew the singer’s musical feats; her family understood her personal story and McCarten created a script that shows the songstress’ highs, lows and indelible performances.

By Dwight Brown film critic for The Times Weekly Call it a comeback! In 2022 the movie industry roared back with high-quality films, stellar performances and great artistry. For the record, movie theaters aren’t dead yet and streaming is a part of the equation and not the whole picture. These noteworthy films and artists will […]

At a Union Army encampment, an interview records Peter’s ordeal, the names of his slave owners, the overseer and some details of his breakaway. During a medical examination, two itinerant photographers capture the protruding disfigurations on his back.

By Dwight Casimere Black Perspectives celebrates 26 years at the Chicago Film Festival, which had its 58th edition. Founded in 1997 in collaboration with Spike Lee to highlight excellence and diversity in African American cinema, The Perspectives program has grown exponentially. Besides featuring the work of such American luminaries as Lee Daniels, Britain’s Sir Steve […]

In-person Tribute, Anna Diop stars in “Nanny” By Dwight Casimere The beautiful Senegalese-American actress Anna Diop is the 2022 recipient of the Chicago International Film Festival’s Rising Star Award. Diop’s nuanced performance brings to life the plight of a young immigrant trying to put together the crumbling pieces of her life in New York City. […]