(REVIEW) “Black Phone 2” is good when it’s going for vibe and style. The first half, where it shows characters dealing with trauma without judging them, is Derrickson at his best. But a disappointing second half that focuses more on preaching than entertainment undermines any goodwill the film built up. And its harmful spiritual messages mean that this is a phone call there’s very little reason to take.
Read More(REVIEW) John Brown, the Christian abolitionist who staged a raid on an armory in Harpers Ferry before the Civil War, has become the stuff of legend. Miniseries “Good Lord Bird,” adapted from a fictionalized novel of the same name, showcases Brown’s faith and his devotion to freeing slaves.
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