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“Judas and the Black Messiah”: American film director, Shaka King produces a relevant and timely film

February 23, 2021

(Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment) “Judas and the Black Messiah” is based on a true story of an FBI informant, William O’Neal. Amir Kazemi Connector Staff In theaters and available to stream on HBO Max, “Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) is directed by Shaka King who is known for “Newlyweeds” (2013) and “Mulignans”… Read More “Judas and the Black Messiah”: American film director, Shaka King produces a relevant and timely film

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“The Witches” movie mixes humor and horror in this recent adaption of a Roald Dahl classic

November 2, 2020

(Photo Courtesy of IMDb) Kaliisha Cole Connector Editor Originally published as a children’s book in 1983, Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” gets revisited as an HBO Max movie adaptation. The film was released on Oct. 22 and stars Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the director behind the “Back to the Future” movies,… Read More “The Witches” movie mixes humor and horror in this recent adaption of a Roald Dahl classic

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‘Jigsaw’ is a puzzle not worth solving

November 14, 2017

As of Nov. 12, “Jigsaw” has made $64 million worldwide against a budget of $10 million. (Courtesy of Lionsgate) Eric Smith Connector Contributor After “Saw 3D: The Final Chapter,” the production companies Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate decided to bring back the franchise despite the last film being titled “The Final Chapter.” Like every other “Saw”… Read More ‘Jigsaw’ is a puzzle not worth solving

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Underrated classics: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’

February 28, 2017

“How to Train Your Dragon” is the 10th highest grossing animated franchise in history. (Courtesy of Dreamworks Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff “How to Train Your Dragon 2” is one of those rare films that manages to transcend its predecessor in almost every area. Taking place five years after “How to Train Your Dragon,” Hiccup… Read More Underrated classics: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’