“La Bachata de Bionico” Is a Compelling, Dark Comedy About Addiction
With the contradiction in its lead’s claims of love and intent to quit drugs, “La Bachata de Bionico” is funny, feeling real yet heightened.
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DarkSkyLady is a Black/Puerto Rican nonbinary writer/culture critic. EIC of DarkSkyLady Reviews, they are an avid fan/reviewer of horror films, games, anime, and manga.
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Visually Stunning, “Dune: Part Two” is Otherwise Same Old
“Dune: Part Two” delivers stunning desert vistas alongside dreary empires of destruction, but its white savior narrative is tired at best.
“Bob Marley: One Love” is Fun and Forgettable
“Bob Marley: One Love” is enjoyable but could have done more than remind audiences of an already acclaimed album.
“The Color Purple” Sparkles with Love, Life, and Strife
Vibrant, moving, and epitomizing the struggles and hardships in life with the ability to shine brightly regardless, The Color Purple sparkles. The cast delivers top-tier performances, the direction and cinematography sing, and every scene matters. Besides the acting, the music is playlist-worthy with its mind-blowing songs that make me recall the dance numbers accompanying each […]
5 Fantasia 2023 Films Promising Horrific Delights
Fantasia Film Festival 2023 starts tomorrow and film lovers, especially horror film aficionados, are in for a treat. This year’s program is vast and does not disappoint, which makes it so hard to narrow down to favorites. But whether you enjoy vengeance flicks, anthologies, minimalist horror a la The Witch, or in-your-face gore and laughs, […]
Young Love, Blaxploitation, Pam Grier, “Cinnamon” Has It All
“Cinnamon” blew me away. Channeling the Blaxploitation films of decades past, it feels dated and current in the best ways.
6 Films to Look for at Tribeca
With over a hundred films playing across twelve days, narrowing down the Tribeca 2023 line-up is challenging, but we’ve got you covered.
Halle Bailey Brings ‘The Little Mermaid’ to Life
Though some renditions are a letdown, overall, ‘The Little Mermaid’ is a sweet, magical adventure to enjoy with the family.
You Season 4 Part 2 Ends with a Sloppy Reality Check
You Season 4 Part 2 explodes the notion of a kind and misunderstood Joe, even if the show’s method makes me facepalm at their choices.
Netflix’s “You” Joins the Eat-the-Rich Crowd
Season four of Netflix’s You powers its action by punishing the spoiled elite – their cruel behavior pushing audiences further to Joe’s side.