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Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)

‘Green Book’ a simplistic, but enjoyable ride

Brian Lang, Film Critic January 30, 2019

During the Jim Crow era, African-American travelers in the South were unwelcome in many hotels, restaurants and even some towns after sunset. They were aided by a small, pamphlet called “The Green Book,”...

Stephan James and KiKi Layne in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ speaks in the silences

Brian Lang, Film Critic January 23, 2019

In a competitive year at the Academy Awards, several movies seem to be a shoo-in for nominations. Barry Jenkins’s newest film “If Beale Street Could Talk” is sure to win some awards this spring....

Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Daniel Kaluuya, Betty Gabriel, and Allison Williams in Get Out (2017)

‘Get Out’, a chilling look at racism

Brian Lang February 5, 2018

Possibly the biggest breakout hit of 2017 was Jordan Peele’s horror film “Get Out,”a timely film that succeeds in the horror genre while starting a dialogue about racism in our country. Never...

Mark Rylance and Barry Keoghan in Dunkirk (2017). Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon.

‘Dunkirk’ a thrilling war flick, falls flat

Brian Lang February 5, 2018

There comes a time in every serious director’s career to produce a war movie. Christopher Nolan’s 2017 film “Dunkirk” is an ode to the heroism and bravery of soldiers throughout some of...

Laurie Metcalf and Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird (2017)

‘Lady Bird’: a relatable look at a mother-daughter bond

Brian Lang January 29, 2018

For teenagers, getting along with their parents is a constant struggle. The same is true for Christine McPherson, who goes by the nickname Lady Bird. She is a senior at a Catholic high school outside...

Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, and Sally Hawkins in The Shape of Water (2017). Photo by Kerry Hayes

‘The Shape of Water’ gives hope to those without a voice

Brian Lang January 24, 2018

The Academy announced its nominations for the 90th Academy Awards last week and the front runner is Guillermo del Toro’s breathtaking film “The Shape of Water” with a staggering 13 nominations....

Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight. Contributed photo by David Bornfriend

Best Picture ‘Moonlight’ presents character study, inclusion

Tyler Manning February 7, 2017

After a moment of controversy, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named the film Moonlight as best picture during the 89th Academy Awards. Moonlight is a film directed by Barry...

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