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The author is Leila Latif. Her email address is leilalatif@me.com. Her Twitter is @Leila_Latif. Heads up, she is UK-based.

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André Holland Delivers an Epic Performance in ‘Big Cigar’

THE BIG PREMIERE

Don Cheadle directs the new series, about Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton’s surprising relationship with a Hollywood producer in the 1970s.

Leila Latif | Published May 16, 2024

Hulu’s New Historical Drama Will Leave You a Sobbing Wreck

Powerful

One family fights to survive the horrors of World War II in the crushingly sad true story “We Were the Lucky Ones.”

Leila Latif | Published Mar 22, 2024

The Bob Marley Biopic Is a Total Mess

IS THIS HATE?

Bad wigs is just one problem with this shapeless drama about the life and career of the reggae superstar.

Leila Latif | Published Feb 14, 2024

Can One Show Capture the ‘Genius’ of MLK and Malcolm X?

Legends

The fourth season of National Geographic’s acclaimed biographical anthology series “Genius” looks back on the short, meaningful lives of the Civil Rights leaders.

Leila Latif | Published Jan 25, 2024

‘The Crown’ Final Episodes Ruined by Will and Kate Overkill

A ROYAL FAREWELL

Netflix’s royal drama comes to an underwhelming ending, save for Margaret’s last scenes.

Leila Latif | Published Dec 13, 2023

Come Back for a Second Helping of Max’s Charming ‘Julia’

Bon Appétit!

The second season of Max’s Julia Child series is a multi-course meal: too many dishes, but too good not to finish.

Leila Latif | Published Nov 16, 2023

It Turns Out the End of the World Can Be Very Funny

HALLELUJAH!

From across the pond comes the smart British sitcom “Everyone Else Burns,” about a teenager outgrowing her fanatically religious family.

Leila Latif | Published Oct 19, 2023

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