Spotlight on: 22 Black Directors to Watch
by Fiona Underhill, Contributor
Here are 22 Black directors to watch out for, and where to start.
Sylvie's Love
Written and Directed by Eugene Ashe
Starring Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha and Aja Naomi King
Running time: 1 hour and 54 minutes
MPAA rating: PG-13 for smoking and sexual content
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport
“Extraordinary.”
I’m not always big on the Hollywood ending. There have been times when I have actively scoffed or batted my hand at the screen when experiencing a picture that ends all packaged up with a pretty bow. However, in 2020 no one will find me complaining about a happy ending. In fact, I find it to be the precise medicine needed for this hellacious year. While Sylvie’s Love doesn’t have a practically perfect in every way closure, the story comes pretty darn close.
Read MorePhilly Film Festival Preview 2020
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Jaime Davis, Fixer
The 29th annual Philadelphia Film Festival is just around the corner and with ninety films being showcased from October 23 until November 2, making selections could be cause for anxiety. This year’s fest showcases many award winning and buzz worthy flicks, from earlier festivals and includes some MJ Crew faves such as: Jumbo, Lapsis, The Boy Behind the Door and the action comedy romp, Action USA.
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