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One of Them Days 2025
It's been a minute since I last saw Keke Palmer acting, so the whole time I was watching I kept thinking "That's True Jackson VP"...
Charming buddy comedy that echoed back to House Party</> or Friday. I could glean Issa Rae's influence early on - it feels like an off-shoot of Insecure (in a good way), from the location to the humor. I probably enjoyed the film's class politics the most. There was ripe humor and analysis to carve out…
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Passion Fish 1992
I've found my new comfort film.
On a re-watch, it looks like John Sayles' editing choices are a little wonky. And I'd argue the beginning is a little slow on its feet. But who cares. I just love the bond between Chantelle and May-Alice and all the little side characters that grace the screen for a moment or two. It's a slow drama but it rewards you with small scenes that feel sincere and heartfelt.
I think what I value…
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Exhibiting Forgiveness 2024
Sometimes a film lands better on a second or third viewing. I decided to rewatch Exhibiting Forgiveness because I heard that the filmmaker was going to be in attendance at my local theater.
Watching this movie during the holiday season—when family, trauma, and faith are ever present—made it hit harder than when I saw it in mid-October.
That and there's more to get away from a film when you've got a crowded theater enraptured by the subject matter. When the…
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