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Ace in the Hole (1951) Ida M. Smith A dynamite-loaded performance by Kirk Douglas, a smoldering characterization by sultry Jan Sterling, and a no-holds-barred story have been skillfully packaged in Paramount's Ace in the Hole.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
Jurassic Park (1993) Blair Carl Smith The first 40 minutes will be a little boring and very confusing. However, director Steven Spielberg does not disappoint you when it comes to action. The dinosaurs look very, very real.
Posted Jul 01, 2025  Edit critic review
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) Penny Demps The characters have grown and developed since the first film. The story line involves more variables, including a deeper degree of jeopardy for Daniel and Miyagi.
Posted May 28, 2025  Edit critic review
The Black Pirate (1926) Maybelle Chew The beautiful colors of this picture and the minute attention to detail make them seem like animated "Old Masters" in parade. The days and ways of the pirates are faithfully reproduced.
Posted Mar 23, 2023  Edit critic review
Ten Nights in a Barroom (1926) Maybelle Chew The acting of Charles Gilpin was so superb as to appear the real thing itself.
Posted Jan 31, 2023  Edit critic review
Buck and the Preacher (1972) Ida Peters Buck and the Preacher does make some comments about man's inhumanity and greed, [but] it is not a message movie. It is good Western movie entertainment.
Posted May 31, 2022  Edit critic review
Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975) Frederick I. Douglas The movie is worth seeing because Tamara Dobson portrays a very positive role, something very few women get to do in current movies.
Posted Feb 03, 2022  Edit critic review
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973) Frederick I. Douglas An exciting, well-made movie that definitely gives you your money's worth.
Posted Feb 03, 2022  Edit critic review
Shaft in Africa (1973) Frederick I. Douglas Richard Roundtree is at it again.
Posted Feb 03, 2022  Edit critic review
Cleopatra Jones (1973) Frederick I. Douglas It is particularly interesting because of the positive image conveyed about Black women.
Posted Feb 03, 2022  Edit critic review
Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Frederick I. Douglas A movie worth seeing.
Posted Feb 03, 2022  Edit critic review
Pinky (1949) B.M. Phillips Pinky is an entertaining movie. It may have a different meaning for you. Be sure to see it.
Posted Feb 03, 2022  Edit critic review
Man and Boy (1972) Madeline Wheeler Murphy Worthwhile, rich entertainment for the entire family.
Posted Jun 01, 2021  Edit critic review
Stormy Weather (1943) Evelena D. Jackson The acting, costumes, and scenery are superb.
Posted Jan 28, 2021  Edit critic review
Stormy Weather (1943) B.M. Phillips All in all, the movie is a step in the right direction. Let's hope that there will be more and that they will improve.
Posted Jan 28, 2021  Edit critic review
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Samuel A. Hay It is the portrayal of complex human conditions without assigning any rank of importance to them and without any meaningful explanation of the causes and effects of the conditions.
Posted Dec 09, 2020  Edit critic review
Greased Lightning (1977) Frederick I. Douglas The most fascinating aspect of the movie is that it shows that Richard Pryor and Pam Grier have considerable abilities in their profession, something that has not always come out in their previous movies.
Posted Dec 09, 2020  Edit critic review
Ryan's Daughter (1970) Debbie Brown David Lean does come through for movie-goers in the second half which is filled with drama and good acting which lead to an almost perfect climax.
Posted Sep 23, 2020  Edit critic review
Two Gentlemen Sharing (1969) Al Rutledge An honest movie.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Slaughter (1972) Samuel A. Hay You wonder what exactly is the meaning of this.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Mandingo (1975) Ida Peters A distorted sick film.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Melinda (1972) Samuel A. Hay It is too long for its rather slim subject.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Sounder (1972) Frederick I. Douglas It is something special.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Putney Swope (1969) Sandra Dobson Putney Swope was racist, a bit crude, but no one can say that it isn't one of the most (if not the only) provocative movies of the year. Everyone should go see it. If not for thorough enjoyment, then to "dig yourself."
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Halls of Anger (1969) Adrienne Manns [Halls of Anger] is considered by the white liberals to be a responsible movie because it shows there is hope, but not for what. You may agree but even if you don't you'll find it entertaining and isn't that after all the purpose of American movies?
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Pinky (1949) Al Andersen Pinky had little of a constructive nature to offer.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Home of the Brave (1949) Al Andersen [Home of the Brave] is vital and good... [but] not without shortcomings, however.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Lost Boundaries (1949) Al Andersen A generally inadequate treatment of the subject. A pity, in view of the magnificent job it might have done.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
Hello Bill (1926) George Tyler [Joe] Byrd and [Bill] Higgins make the picture a laughing riot.
Posted Jul 28, 2020  Edit critic review
A Sainted Devil (1924) Maybelle Chew Rudolph Valentino was vitally alive in The Sainted Devil.
Posted Jul 27, 2020  Edit critic review
The Spider's Web (1926) Maybelle Chew To us Grace Smyth was the picture's one bright spot.
Posted Jul 27, 2020  Edit critic review
The Wilderness Woman (1926) Maybelle Chew A fine comedy without slapstick.
Posted Jul 27, 2020  Edit critic review
Stella Dallas (1925) Maybelle Chew The story was so moving that I found myself being almost sentimental.
Posted Jul 27, 2020  Edit critic review
Body and Soul (1925) Maybelle Chew Body and Soul is a picture of great emotional appeal, indeed... The picture was well acted, especially the part of the minister, which was played by Paul Robeson.
Posted Jul 27, 2020  Edit critic review
Thirty Years Later (1928) Obie McCollum Mr. Micheaux deserves credit for keeping at the game and paving the way for some followers who will realize more than he.
Posted Jul 19, 2020  Edit critic review
Trouble Man (1972) Samuel A. Hay Trouble Man is a tragedy. Not because of the blood and violence that makes up its body, but because two talented Blacks lent their prestige and talents to this nonsense.
Posted Jul 15, 2020  Edit critic review
Z (1969) Adrienne Manns For some reason foreign movies about sex and political life are so far above American movies on the subjects that there is really no comparison. Such is the case with Z.
Posted Jul 15, 2020  Edit critic review
Superfly (1972) Samuel A. Hay Ron O'Neal Is supported by a good but uneven cast. There is a great deal of overacting. Acting on film requires a subtlety that, give experience, these new faces will soon master. But Parks' first effort is almost actor-proof and is well worth a trip.
Posted Jul 15, 2020  Edit critic review
... Tick... Tick... Tick... (1970) Sandra Dobson Tisk... Tisk... Tisk should be the title of the new Jim Brown movie.
Posted Jul 15, 2020  Edit critic review
Hallelujah (1929) Ralph Matthews Surely no dissenting voice could be raised against the singing.
Posted Jul 15, 2020  Edit critic review
The Green Pastures (1936) Ralph Matthews This is all a lot of tommyrot, as the only thing it is keeping with is the white man's idea and desire to see the poor black man in rags, squalor, and privation.
Posted Jul 15, 2020  Edit critic review
The Exile (1931) George Tyler Micheaux has made a wonderful effort in producing The Exile.
Posted Jul 08, 2020  Edit critic review
4/4
Tupac: Resurrection (2003) Kam Williams Whether he's dead or alive, this film reveals Tupac to be a scared, skinny kid with a gun, and a vulnerable human being who could easily be pierced by bullets, just like the rest of us.
Posted May 25, 2007  Edit critic review
4/4
Elf (2003) Kam Williams A delightful, slapstick adventure about a nave innocent, woefully ill equipped to handle the rigors of life inside any impatiently unforgiving metropolis.
Posted May 25, 2007  Edit critic review
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