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‘Respect’: Jennifer Hudson Can’t Make This Formulaic Musical Biopic Truly Sing [Review]

August 8, 2021 9:36 pm

A smarter person than I said that prestige music biopics are superhero movies for boomers, and it’s a fine point. Like the Marvel or DC franchises, they’re marketing a familiar brand to an ...

13 Films To Watch In August: ‘Suicide Squad,’ ‘Candyman,’ ‘Coda’ & More

Ally Johnson

August 3, 2021 2:40 pm

News

Just as things were seemingly returning to normal - albeit slowly for some - it would seem that we may be going back to studios possibly shifting release dates for their more prominent properties. Or maybe "Cl...

Locarno Film Festival Lineup Includes ‘Beckett,’ ‘Ida Red,’ Abel Ferrara’s ‘Zeros & Ones,’ Gaspar Noé’s ‘Vortex’ & More

Christopher Marc

July 2, 2021 11:08 am

Festivals, News

The 74th Locarno Film Festival will take place in person from August 4 to August 14 in Locarno, Switzerland, and the festival's film lineup has been announced via The Hollywood Reporter. The Swiss event was fo...

‘Respect’ Trailer: Jennifer Hudson Is The Queen Of Soul

Edward Davis

May 19, 2021 9:23 am

News, Trailers

We've had definitive biopics on legendary Black soul artists like James Brown ("Get On Up"), Miles Davis ("Miles Ahead"), Tina Turner ("What's Love Got To Do With It"), and Ray Charles ("Ray"). And while she...

Summer 2021 Preview: Over 50 Movies To Watch

Nicholas Laskin

May 3, 2021 2:49 pm

Features, News

So… I guess we’re back? If you’re an American, chances are you’ve been vaxxed to the max already and or are probably awaiting your second dose, which should come quickly. As we already noted, folks like ...

52 Films Directed By Women To Watch In 2021

Lena Wilson

January 13, 2021 12:49 pm

Features, News

Every year is a good year to stan female directors, but 2021 has cooked us up a real feast. Acting veterans like Rebecca Hall, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robin Wright, and Halle Berry are finally claiming their direct...

‘Respect’ Trailer: Jennifer Hudson Is The First Lady Of Soul, Aretha Franklin

John Tuttle

June 28, 2020 9:46 pm

News, Trailers

The gifted vocalist, the late Aretha Franklin, is receiving her own Hollywood biopic. This stellar performer, who passed away in 2018, is being brought into a new light in the 2020 feature film “Respect.” A new...

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