Author: THEDHK

  • The Old Guard, Greyhound

    The Old Guard, Greyhound

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    Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne kick ass and take names in Netflix’s “The Old Guard” but Tom Hanks is just lame in Apple TV Plus’s “Greyhound.” Gina Price-Bythewood shows how to do action right on Netflix with “The Old Guard” based on the comic by Greg Rucka. Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari,…

  • Review: First Cow, Palm Springs, and Mucho Mucho Amor

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        We finally have some highlights this summer with First Cow, Palm Springs, and Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado! First Cow is a striking moment in time in the nineteenth century. Yes there is also actually a cow. Just watch it. Kelly Reichardt directs, John Magaro, Orion Lee, Ewen Bremner, Rene…

  • Review: Hamilton and The Truth

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    Now is your shot to see Hamilton closer than ever before, and for much cheaper. Also French actresses are out in force in The Truth. Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, it’s Hamilton on Disney Plus! Featuring the original cast of Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom Jr, Phillipa Soo, Anthony Ramos,…

  • Review: Irresistible, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Disclosure

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    Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible” is flat out disappointing, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” might be a good background watch, and “Disclosure” should be mandatory viewing. For someone so sharp on television for so many years, Jon Stewart bumbles translating his humor and wit to the big screen in “Irresistible.” Steve Carell, Rose Byrne,…

  • Far from over the moon about Glen Keane’s “Over the Moon”

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    As we are in the midst of turning a much needed (and long overdue) critical eye on the people making our content and informing our perception of the world, Netflix’s “Over the Moon” presents a glaring lack of creative team diversity. In the midst of ongoing conversations about highlighting work by artists of color (and…

  • Review: Artemis Fowl, 7500, and Babyteeth

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    “Artemis Fowl” is foul, “7500” is stuck in the past, and “Babyteeth” will rattle you. Considering the amount of talent in “Artemis Fowl” on Disney +, the decent source material, and the big budget, it’s kind of amazing how badly they botched it up. Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie, Tamara…

  • REVIEW: “DA 5 BLOODS” & “THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND”

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    “Da 5 Bloods” – the latest Spike Lee Joint – probably couldn’t come at a more timely moment in terms of elevating Black voices. Meanwhile “The King of Staten Island” is Pete Davidson’s heartfelt seemingly semi-autographical story that dawdles a little too much. More about “Da 5 Bloods” – Four African American vets battle the…

  • Review: Artemis Fowl, 7500, and Babyteeth

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    “Artemis Fowl” is foul, “7500” is stuck in the past, and “Babyteeth” will rattle you. Considering the amount of talent in “Artemis Fowl” on Disney +, the decent source material, and the big budget, it’s kind of amazing how badly they botched it up. Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Judi Dench, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie, Tamara…

  • Just Mercy, 13th, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, I am Not Your Negro

    Just Mercy, 13th, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, I am Not Your Negro

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    Free films to stream right now to help you understand #BlackLivesMatter Please protest (wear a mask), register to vote, affect change. Just Mercy A powerful true story that follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his battle for justice as he defends a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. 13th The title of…

  • Nisha Ganatra Interview: The High Note

    Nisha Ganatra Interview: The High Note

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    Director Nisha Ganatra chats with THEDHK about career risk (especially for women in film), success, and musical actors vs acting musicians. ​More about “The High Note”: Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights,…