Women Who Used Their Voices for Change
We’ve gathered some of the best titles about trailblazing Black women available on the most popular streaming services.
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Regina King’s Powerful Directorial Debut: ‘One Night in Miami’
'One Night in Miami' is based on the 2013 stage play by Kemp Powers. It imagines an evening with four iconic Black figures: Cassius Clay, Malcom X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke. Regina King has brilliantly brought it to the screen.
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Viola Davis as ‘Ma Rainey’: Lady Sings the Blues
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen Viola Davis turn in a less than extraordinary performance, and she gives her all once again as Ma Rainey.
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Cicely Tyson:
Tremendous Talent, Transcendent Spirit
“Whatever good I have accomplished as an actress I believe came in direct proportion to my efforts to portray Black women who have made positive contributions to my heritage.” —Cicely Tyson
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Netflix Review: ‘Pretend It’s a City’
Every conversation comes back again and again to New York, which — despite decades of change and her own growing vexation — Fran Lebowitz is obviously deeply in love with.
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Hollywood News: The (Relative) Upside of a Down Year
Women directors saw significant growth, helming 16% of the top 100 films, up from 12% in 2019 and a deplorable 4% in 2018. There was also steady improvement for women directing the top 250 films, with 18% in 2020, in contrast to 13% in 2019 and 8% in 2018.
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Building a Brave New Life in ‘Herself’
Intimately and respectfully directed by Phyllida Lloyd, 'Herself' tells the story of Sandra, a working-class Irish woman who has two angelic daughters and a monster for a husband.
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The Many Faces of Meryl: ‘Let Them All Talk’
and ‘The Prom’
If 'Let Them All Talk' forced Streep to meditate a bit on what it means to reach a pinnacle yet continue to strive for one’s art, 'The Prom' gave her permission to just have fun. She seems to be having a ball, and her voice has never sounded — or, I should say, “belted” — better.
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‘Bridgerton’: The Raunchy Regency Romp from Shonda Rhimes
'Bridgerton' is a sumptuous and utterly bingeable pleasure.
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Have Yourself a Streaming Little Christmas
This year, with so many of us spending the season safe at home, it’s a great time to revisit childhood treasures, rewatch classic titles, or discover new ones.
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‘Farewell Amor’: An Immigrant Family of Strangers’ Story
'Farewell Amor' begins at New York’s JFK airport. Walter is waiting for the arrival of his wife, Esther and teenaged daughter Sylvia. They’ve been apart for 17 years, since Sylvia was a baby. Other than phone calls, she doesn’t know her father. They all realize that they’ve become strangers.
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Happy Birthday, Emily Dickinson! Celebrate the Poems and the Poet, On Demand
Later this week, December 10, will be Emily Dickinson’s birthday. Her prolific work and her reclusive life have inspired readers and writers for more than a century.
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‘HAPPIEST SEASON’: CHRISTMAS IN THE CLOSET
Historically, holiday movies have been about white heterosexual women finding love in time for Christmas in the arms of white heterosexual men. Hopefully, 'Happiest Season' will pave the way for more (and better) LGBTQ+ stories possible in the future.
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‘The Crown and the Windsors’: Royally Entertaining
Season four of 'The Crown' may well be the series’ most ambitious to date. And it comes at a most welcome time. As we head into winter and new stay-at-home orders, we can take comfort in the steadiness of an institution as unwavering — for better or worse — as the British monarchy.
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‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Netflix and Thrill
'The Queen’s Gambit' is one of the best things we’ve seen in a long time. It’s smart, gorgeous, moving, and — against all odds — thrilling.
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