Marine Pride – The Inspection

Like several other films this year, the debut feature from Elegance Bratton, The Inspection, is largely autobiographical, with character names being changed for dramatic license and/or legal protection. Unlike a lot of those other movies, this one is not about the magic of cinema itself. Instead, it's a deeply personal tale of pulling oneself up … Continue reading Marine Pride – The Inspection →

The Long Arm of Murphy’s Law – Queen & Slim

In the trailers for Queen & Slim, the feature directorial debut for Melina Matsoukas (known for music videos until now), a character known as Uncle Earl (Bokeem Woodbine) refers to the two title characters as "The Black Bonnie & Clyde," a reference to the couple being on the run from the law. However, there's a big … Continue reading The Long Arm of Murphy’s Law – Queen & Slim →