Posts by Cheyenne Bunsie

The Book of Clarence review – hilarious highs, jumbled lows

By Cheyenne Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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

Respect

By Cheyenne Bunsie

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

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Fatima

By Cheyenne Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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

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Billie

By Cheyenne Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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 Bunsie

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

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