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What do critics of color have to say about “Proud Mary”?

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(Photo credit: Dana Starbard/CTMG) I bet you wouldn’t have pegged Proud Mary as the first film of 2018 to spark controversy. The issue isn’t with the film itself; its how the film has been promoted–hardly at all. Folks on Twitter (both regular users and big folks with blue check marks) voiced their concern and anger of the…

Get the “Finesse” look with these popular ’90s brands

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Bruno Mars and Cardi B have changed the game with their In Living Color tribute video for the “Finesse” remix. Yes, I’m gonna be that bold and write such a claim, solely on the fact that the video made it concrete that ’90s fashion is here to stay. ’90s fashion has been havinng a resurgence for…

Irene Bedard speaks to Indian Country Today about her presidential “Family Feud” role

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(Photo credit: Tidal/YouTube) One of the highlights of Jay Z’s Family Feud video, directed and conceptualized by Ava DuVernay, is the exploration of female leadership in families and, indeed, in a future America. Seeing scores of diverse women running the country, culminating in co-presidency between Irene Bedard and Omari Hardwick, only made me want to see a…

4 things I hope we find out once “Star Trek: Discovery” returns

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With Star Trek: Discovery around the corner, I’m reviewing some of the things I hope we find out in the second half of the season. 1. The Ash Tyler/Voq mystery will finally be put to rest I’ve written extensively about this in my SlashFilm Star Trek: Discovery recaps, but I personally think that the “Tyler…

Start 2018 off right and get your goals set with your 2018 cheat sheet!

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It’s 2018! For many of us, that means fresh starts. It certainly means that for me. I’m sure you can relate to this, but 2017 was a serious challenge for me. Without a doubt, it was one of the toughest years of my life. Granted, when life gives you challenges, it’s only meant for you…

Get to know Frank Waln, the Lakota rapper-activist changing hip-hop

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If you don’t know Frank Waln, you need to know him. The Sicangu Lakota rapper and activist has given voice to the voiceless and educated fans with his timely, moving, and politically sharp lyrics. He’s also put his words to power by working with The Dream Defenders in Palestine, fought against the Keystone XL pipeline, and…

What Mexican and American critics are saying about Disney/Pixar’s groundbreaking film “Coco”

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Coco has premiered to great fanfare at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico, and so far, the buzz is positive! Hearing about good buzz is different than actually reading it, so here are seven reviews from both American and Mexican critics, all of which have something positive to say about the film that finally breaks…

2 reasons why you’re right about Valkyrie’s bi-visibility

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It’s official–he MCU finally has a confirmed LGBT character! According to Tessa Thompson (in response to someone else who was being antagonistic), her Thor: Ragnarok character Valkyrie is bisexual, just like how she is in the comic books. She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to…

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