In 2019, we had the unnecessary live-action/computer-generated version of Disney’s massive hit, The Lion King. A remake that wasn’t asked for. Now we get Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the 2019 film that, once again, no one seemed to ask for. Disney isn’t using the title as a cash cow, are they? On…
Tag: Barry Jenkins
If Beale Street Could Talk
Director: Barry Jenkins Starring: Kiki Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Aunjanue Ellis Written by: Barry Jenkins and (based on the book) James Baldwin Running Time: 119 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 8th February 2019 I have always said that if I go into a film with high expectations, I…
Moonlight
Director: Barry Jenkins Starring: Alex Hibbert, Anston Sanders, Trevante Rhodes, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Janella Monae Written by: Barry Jenkins and (story) Tarell Alvin McCraney Running Time: 110 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 17th February 2017 It is universally accepted that when a film is depicting the struggles of a young black man living in a…
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