This is not a trivial thing — this is a global message, one sent by the Academy re: the Oscars for 95 years: Black women’s talents will be vastly ignored FILM By Omar Moore February 1, 2023 Keke Palmer. Regina Hall. Gabrielle Union. Alice Diop. Lashana Lynch. Gina Prince-Bythewood. Naomi…

Likely little suspense in Tuesday’s morning’s nominations announcement FILM By Omar Moore January 23, 2023 This time tomorrow we will know the films, filmmakers and actors making the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Science’s list of Oscar nominees. Expect little surprise in Tuesday’s nominations (which will be unveiled beginning…

This dispatch: The five best female lead performers on film last year By Omar Moore January 17, 2023 FILM CATE BLANCHETT—as Lydia Tar, in TAR What Cate Blanchett does in Tar is go deeper than she’s ever gone in her work on the big screen. I’m not Ms. Blanchett’s biggest…

Many strings are plucked and pulled in the fascinating, phenomenal, frustrating “Tar” Movie Review: “Tar” by Omar Moore October 13, 2022 Is a person with power liberated? What exactly does a conductor have control of? These are two of the questions swirling around in my mind after watching Todd Field’s…

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s enjoyable and insightful epic film inspired by true events works wonderfully on the big screen Movie Review: “The Woman King” by Omar Moore September 16, 2022 “To be a warrior you have to kill your tears,” advises General Nanisca (Viola Davis) to Nawi (Thuso Mbedu) as she trains…

Movie Review: “Top Gun: Maverick” (IMAX edition) by Omar Moore June 1, 2022 Omar Moore’s movie podcast is The Popcorn Reel — on Apple, Stitcher and other platforms “Top Gun: Maverick” isn’t just a sequel; it’s a supersonic coming out party for Tom Cruise, who despite his alter ego Captain…

Film Review: “The Incident” (1967) Larry Peerce’s “The Incident” is a savage, unremittingly intense experience parked rude and hostile, claustrophobically right up in our faces. …

Turning Back Fascism By Trump At A Crucial Moment In The Nation’s History The champagne is still flowing around here. The celebrations are still going. More than four days (and counting) after Wolf Blitzer’s pronouncement at just after 11:24 am Eastern U.S. …

What you need to know. You must, must, must EARLY VOTE. Please vote early. Here are the official state websites of every Secretary Of State/elections office for ALL 50 states and D.C. that you must consult. This is official, updated, factual information. This list will be constantly updated. Note: Absentee…