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Clay Cane
BET.com
Jun 6, 2019
The 'X-Men' franchise may need to retire. The ideas have been sucked dry and just like Dark Phoenix, they are no longer able to control themselves.
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Dark Phoenix
(2019)
22%
64%
Clay Cane
BET.com
May 2, 2019
A
Considering how so many Black biopics are botched and exploitative, this film was a proper salute to the late, great Buddy Bolden.
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Bolden
(2019)
70%
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Clay Cane
News One
Nov 8, 2018
B
'Overlord' is clearly going for a thrill ride and not cinematic gold. Even with eye-rolling moments, there is enough redemptive gore and action that will satisfy fans of the genre.
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Overlord
(2018)
82%
67%
Clay Cane
News One
Oct 5, 2018
The film is released with the crucial midterm election just next month. After watching, hopefully people will be inspired to vote to stop the hate that is currently being given to us every day by the Trump administration.
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The Hate U Give
(2018)
97%
82%
Clay Cane
News One
Aug 8, 2018
B+
His latest movie is unapologetic and witty, but still accessible and relatable. 'BlacKkKlansman' is definitely a Spike Lee instant classic.
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BlacKkKlansman
(2018)
95%
83%
Clay Cane
News One
Jul 3, 2018
C+
Damn near terrible, but Daniel from 'Insecure' saved the cinematic day.
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The First Purge
(2018)
55%
27%
Clay Cane
News One
Apr 25, 2018
B-
There is a fissure between critics and audiences, which I can admit. The movie is critic-proof. 'Avengers: Infinity War' is superhero porn, strictly for the fans, while 'Black Panther' was undeniably excellent, transcending the comic book fan base.
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Avengers: Infinity War
(2018)
85%
91%
Clay Cane
News One
Mar 28, 2018
B
An inspiring tale of how to find your personal strength, even when you are at your lowest.
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Triumph: The Untold Story of Perry Wallace
(2018)
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Clay Cane
News One
Mar 8, 2018
B
A star is born in Storm Reid.
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A Wrinkle in Time
(2018)
43%
26%
Clay Cane
News One
Mar 5, 2018
B
Intimate, revelatory and seriously important, 'The Final Year' is a time capsule of the dignity and grace that was once in The White House.
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The Final Year
(2017)
83%
49%
Clay Cane
News One
Feb 6, 2018
A
Innovative, intelligent and empowering. When I was younger, all we had was Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars. Black and brown children need a movie like Black Panther to boost their imagination and help them to dream the impossible.
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Black Panther
(2018)
96%
79%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Oct 18, 2017
B+
If you had any doubts Mary J. Blige was an actress, 'Mudbound' proves you wrong.
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Mudbound
(2017)
97%
85%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Oct 13, 2017
B
The movie isn't explicitly message heavy but by telling the story of Daje without reality show-type finagling, there is a clear message to see people beyond their stats, voting demographics and segments on cable news.
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For Ahkeem
(2017)
96%
65%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Sep 29, 2017
B
Not only timely, but important.
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Copwatch
(2017)
60%
87%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Sep 7, 2017
D
An overly CGI-ed killer clown who looks like a drag queen in need of a solid lace front just isn't scary in 2017. Many critics are praising 'It,' but I doubt audiences will feel the same punch. 'It' is one of the biggest disappointments of the year.
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It
(2017)
85%
84%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Aug 11, 2017
A
Hearing their fears and hopes fleshed out their identity of 'activists' beyond clips on cable news channels. Frame after frame, Folayan and Davis aimed for the heart and hit the bullseye.
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Whose Streets?
(2017)
98%
73%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Aug 3, 2017
B
The movie is fitting for its genre: a nail-biting thriller that will certainly require a post-show cocktail to calm your nerves. Hold on to your wig, 'Kidnap' is a hell of a ride.
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Kidnap
(2017)
34%
50%
Clay Cane
BET.com
Jul 28, 2017
D
Atomically underwhelming.
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Atomic Blonde
(2017)
79%
64%
Clay Cane
BET.com
May 31, 2017
B
Far from flawless, but 'Wonder Woman' is arguably the best DC comic book film since 'The Dark Knight.' So, bow down to the Princess.
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Wonder Woman
(2017)
93%
83%
Clay Cane
BET.com
May 17, 2017
Regardless of your background, it's impossible to not be moved by A Suitable Girl.
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A Suitable Girl
(2017)
88%
82%
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