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Fates of Single Mom and Ex-Con Converge in Southern Noir “Desperation Road”

By: Jennette Holzworth March 8, 2024March 3, 2024

ReviewsDesperation Road, Film, Michael Farris Smith, Review, Stage and ScreenLeave a Comment

A review of the film “Desperation Road,” based on the novel by Michael Farris Smith.

“Vengeance” Satirizes Podcasts, Rural South

By: Bobby Karmi October 17, 2022October 14, 2022

ReviewsB.J. Novak, Film, Stage and Screen2 Comments

A review of B.J. Novak’s film “Vengeance.”

Girl Survives Marsh and Man in “Where the Crawdads Sing”

By: Jennette Holzworth September 26, 2022September 14, 2022

ReviewsDelia Owens, Film, Stage and Screen, Where the Crawdads Sing1 Comment

A review of the film “Where the Crawdads Sing,” based on the novel by Delia Owens.

“Elvis”: His Long Reign Broke a Short Leash

By: Jamie Albright September 16, 2022August 29, 2022

ReviewsBaz Luhrmann, Elvis, Film, Review, Stage and ScreenLeave a Comment

A review of the Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis.”

“The Female Gaze” Champions Women Filmmakers

By: Amy R. Martin June 3, 2022June 1, 2022

ReviewsAlicia Malone, Film, Nonfiction, Stage and Screen, The Female GazeLeave a Comment

A review of Alicia Malone’s guide to films made by and about women, “The Female Gaze.”

Unforced Errors in Oscar-Nominated “King Richard”

By: Bobby Karmi February 14, 2022August 23, 2022

ReviewsFilm, King Richard, Stage and Screen, Will Smith2 Comments

A review of Oscar contender “King Richard,” a biopic of Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams.

Dreaming “In the Heights”: From Broadway to the Big (and Little) Screen

By: Jamie Albright August 19, 2021August 18, 2021

ReviewsFilm, MusicalLeave a Comment

A review of the musical-turned-film, “In the Heights.”