MOVIE CITY NEWS: SUNDANCE REVIEW: NIGHT COMES ON

Author: Kim Voynar

Author: Kim Voynar

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IIn her feature directorial debut, Night Comes On, writer-director Jordana Spiro, whose creepy-yet-touching short Skin made a mark, takes us into the world of Angel (Dominique Fishback), a young girl released from juvenile detention on the eve of her 18th birthday. Read the full review here.

BLACK GIRL NERDS: SUNDANCE 2018 REVIEW: 'NIGHT COMES ON'

Author: Jamie Broadnax

Author: Jamie Broadnax

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We’ve seen plenty of coming-of-age films before, but Jordana Spiro’s film Night Comes On, gives us an extra layer and depth to this genre that we quite haven’t experienced before—themes of loss, revenge, and perseverance are threads that weave this story together as we follow along the journey of two sisters Angel (Dominique Fishback) and Abigail Lemere (Tatum Marylin Hall).  Read the full review here.

PARADE: 'HUMOR ME' SERVES UP A HEARTWARMING FAMILY COMEDY

Author: Dr. Nancy Berk

Author: Dr. Nancy Berk

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So it’s no surprise that Hoffman, the creator of the nearly decade-long viral phenomenon Old Jews Telling Jokes, taps into some complicated topics in a playful and poignant way in his feature film Humor Me, a Shout! Studios release. Read the full review here.

THE PLAYLIST: THE BEST PERFORMANCES OF 2017

Author: Oliver Lyttelton & Jessica Kiang

Author: Oliver Lyttelton & Jessica Kiang

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You might not believe it in a weekend that sees the release of several terrible movies, but 2017 turned out a great year for film, and with it, a great year for performances. Read the full list of films here.