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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Bolden (2019) 70% - -

Clay Cane BET.com Oct 18, 2017 B+ If you had any doubts Mary J. Blige was an actress, 'Mudbound' proves you wrong. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review For Ahkeem (2017) 96% 65%

Clay Cane BET.com Sep 29, 2017 B Not only timely, but important. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Kidnap (2017) 34% 50%

Clay Cane BET.com Jul 28, 2017 D Atomically underwhelming. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review A Suitable Girl (2017) 88% 82%

Clay Cane BET.com May 12, 2017 D An intergalactic dud, but will loyal fans care? Go to Full Review Alien: Covenant (2017) 65% 55%

Clay Cane BET.com Apr 20, 2017 B+ From Miles Davis to Janis Joplin to The Notorious B.I.G. to Whitney Houston, if you love music, you will love this documentary. Go to Full Review Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017) 82% 88%

Clay Cane BET.com Feb 23, 2017 B+ The first must-see film of the year. Go to Full Review Get Out (2017) 98% 86%

Clay Cane BET.com Dec 16, 2016 A Each frame is so relevant, it's terrifying. It's as if James Baldwin rose from the grave, warning us of the horrors we've ignored and the horrors that might be ahead. Go to Full Review I Am Not Your Negro (2016) 99% 83%

Clay Cane BET.com Dec 15, 2016 B+ As we rebels prepare to fight the empire of Trump, the film is more pertinent than ever. Go to Full Review Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) 84% 87%

Clay Cane BET.com Dec 12, 2016 B+ This is the movie America needs right now. Go to Full Review Hidden Figures (2016) 93% 93%

Clay Cane BET.com Dec 9, 2016 C- The Tom Ford film is stylistic confusion with no payoff. After the final frame you'll ask yourself, "Is that it?" But hey, sometimes it's about style over substance. Right? Go to Full Review Nocturnal Animals (2016) 74% 73%

Clay Cane BET.com Dec 9, 2016 B+ Give Viola Davis her Oscar! Go to Full Review Fences (2016) 92% 75%

Clay Cane BET.com Dec 6, 2016 B+ One of the best films of 2016. Go to Full Review Loving (2016) 88% 76%