Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of the classic children’s book isn’t about budgets, creative license, or even Oprah. It’s a film by and for awkward Black girls. Finally.
Historically marketed to women, and often problematic, the most profitable film genre needs a face-lift if it’s going to win over audiences in the #MeToo era and beyond.
The writer’s life was transformed 30 years ago when she first watched this lesbian love story, and rereleased this month. Does this tale of our queer past give us a glimpse of our queer future?
There's the fear factor of a genuinely great horror flick. And then there's the horror of having a mirror held up to reflect the racism of those who believe they are "woke."
Mix "Fury Road" with "The Hunger Games," add equal parts "Handmaid's Tale" and "The Walking Dead" and you have described Trump and his acolytes' vision for America.