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Entries by Tomás Mier
February streaming, for your consideration
Here are the most exciting films and television series that are on streaming services this February.
Film Schooled: We need to talk about Radiohead
Radiohead has left a long-lasting influence on film scores.
USC alumna gives fresh take on classic cinema
USC alumna Kennedy Reed interests youth in retro films, fashion, and music through her social media presence, Gold Souls.
Celeste Butler gets ready to take center stage
At 24 years old, the USC alumna has already performed alongside Diana Ross and Chaka Khan. Now, she’s using her platform of advocacy and purpose as she stars on the newest season of “American Idol.”
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ tells the true story of a rat within the Panthers
“Judas and the Black Messiah” tells the story of Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party in the months leading up to his murder. Though Kaluuya gives a career-defining performance as Hampton, the story is told through the lens of Willian O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield), notorious FBI informant. After getting arrested […]
REVIEW: ‘Malcolm & Marie’ is devoid of meaning but not of soul
Sam Levinson and Zendaya’s latest falls flat in comparison to previous work.
REVIEW: ‘Little Big Women’ explores the expectations and gender roles within a Taiwanese family
The 2020 award-winning Taiwanese melodrama provides a modern take on traditional, multigenerational family issues.
Soft Power: Chinese filmmakers spotlight Asian American struggle
Filmmakers like Debbie Lum are dissecting parts of the Asian American experience in meaningful, critical ways.
“Disclosure” continues to inspire discussions of trans lives on and off screen
In a virtual event hosted by USC’s Visions and Voices, a screening of the documentary “Disclosure” was followed by an inspiring discussion on the making of the film and how best to move forward in portraying trans characters on screen.