'The United States vs Billie Holiday' Review: Andra Day Transforms to ‘Lady Day’ in Lee Daniels’ Best Film

Lee Daniels’ upcoming film ‘The United States vs Billie Holiday’ is a beautiful reminder of our connection to art, but it reminds us that often there is a responsibility in having a voice - that we must use art, when we can, to create change.

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‘Malcolm & Marie’ Review: A Stunning Portrayal of Relationships, and a Monochrome Two-Hander Triumph

It might be contentious among critics, and certainly targets a particular kind of film lover as its audience, but “Malcolm & Marie” is an absolute godsend of a film that demands viewing when it arrives on Netflix this Friday.

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‘Soul’ Review: A Deeply Moving, Gorgeously Animated Masterpiece

A triumphant success on all fronts, from its animation, to its story, to its jazz-infused otherworldly score, to Jamie Foxx’s expressive and moving lead performance, Pixar’s Soul stands with - perhaps even above - the animation juggernaut’s greatest films.

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‘Ma Rainey's Black Bottom’ Review: A Flat Adaptation, But A Soaring Sendoff for Chadwick Boseman

While Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - like the play that inspired it - doesn’t quite capitalize on its opportunity for potent social commentary, this adaptation features incredible performances all around, including a career-best final turn from the late, great Chadwick Boseman that is sure to run as an Oscars favorite.

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‘Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You’ Review: The Boss Walks Familiar Ground in a Musical Duel with Mortality

In “Letter to You”, Bruce Springsteen captures the creation of his latest album with longtime collaborator Thom Zimny. While it might be a bit too reminiscent of their previous film, it also has enough of a different perspective to offer in order to satisfy fans of The Boss.

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