Contributor Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

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Review

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.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Medusa Deluxe

by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

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

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Master

by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

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

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Pirates

by Cheyenne Bart-Stewart

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

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

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.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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