Posts by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

The Book of Clarence review – hilarious highs, jumbled lows

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Jeymes Samuel's second feature follows the misadventures of one of the thieves who ended up on the cross next to Jesus Christ himself.

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The Blackening review – a novel take on the horror parody

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

A group of friends head for a cabin in the woods only to face off with a killer in this fresh horror spoof, from the writer of Girls Trip.

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Medusa Deluxe

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

The cutthroat world of hairdressing is the setting for this sparky murder mystery – a debut from Thomas Hardiman.

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A Thousand And One

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

A woman recently released from prison raises her young son against the backdrop of a rapidly-changing New York City in AV Rockwell's Sundance prizewinning feature.

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Rye Lane

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Raine Allen-Miller's love letter to Peckham is a welcome addition to the British rom-com canon, with standout performances from Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson.

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Creed III

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Michael B. Jordan is both star and director in the latest instalment of this heavyweight franchise, which sees Adonis Creed face off against an old foe.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Writer/director Ryan Coogler expands his colonialist critique in this epic MCU sequel which also pays moving tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

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Faya Dayi

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Jessica Beshir's striking debut feature offers an immersive look into the ritual practices and commodification of Khat in Ethiopia.

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Master

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Regina Hall stars as a college professor beset by malevolent forces in Mariama Diallo’s misjudged debut feature.

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Ali & Ava

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Clio Barnard’s refreshingly grounded, social realist riff on the classic romcom is one of her finest works to date.

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Pirates

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Reggie Yates’ London-set, Y2K-era debut feature is a rollicking celebration of friendship and Black British music.

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The Harder They Fall

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Jeymes Samuel’s supremely violent revenge thriller is a bold and bloody reinvention of the movie western.

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The Harder They Fall – first-look review

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Jeymes Samuel’s star-studded revenge western boldly reframes cowboy mythology for a modern audience.

Respect

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

This conventional Aretha Franklin biopic is elevated by Jennifer Hudson’s transportive central performance.

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Fatima

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Marco Pontecorvo’s religious drama about an apparition of the Virgin Mary is unlikely to convert non-believers.

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Cowboys

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Steve Zahn brings his usual laid-back charm to this homespun drama about a father and his trans son.

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Sylvie’s Love

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha shine in a heady tale of two lovers, set in 1960s Harlem.

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Billie

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

The story of one of Jazz’s brightest and most tragic stars is brought to life in this engaging documentary.

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The Forty-Year-Old Version

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

A spiky, lovable tale about a confused playwright who finds a second creative wind in hip hop.

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Miss Juneteenth

By Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

Channing Godfrey Peoples’ feature debut is a stunning love letter to Southern Black culture.

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