The Eyes of Tammy Faye has easily been one of my most-anticipated films of 2021. I’m a huge fan of Jessica Chastain but of course I knew next to nothing about Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker. My parents looked at me crazy for being so excited to see this one.. At one point in time I…
Tag: Biopic
“Respect”
It’s been a busy summer for me but I’m hoping to get back to a schedule where I can give everyone reviews you never asked for! I’d like to think that with the release of Respect the 2021-2022 awards season has commenced! An Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson has been a long time coming! With…
Reed’s 31 Days of Black History Month
Yes, you read that right! While I know February is only 28 days, 29 at the most, Black History Month deserves a full 31 days and what better way to celebrate than to support Black directors, writers, actors, editors, etc. in the entertainment industry! I’ve pulled together a list of films – both profound and…
“Harriet” is a stirring film led by an honest, brilliant Cynthia Erivo.
Shrouded in controversies from the minute it got off the ground (see articles about Julia Roberts and the executive who wanted to cast her in the lead role) it would seem Harriet might have been shelved early on but thankfully the filmmakers prevailed. Seeing as how legendary and important Harriet Tubman and her legacy is one could…
“Judy” is a poignant yet heartfelt look into the life of a legend.
I’d like to start this out by saying that this biopic is well overdue. Judy Garland is an icon and a legend in her own right. The Wizard of Oz among many Disney movies have been constants in my life. I always remembered I hated the movie simply because of the Wicked Witch of the…