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“Collision Course” Review: Bolanle Austen-Peters Makes a Social Commentary on Police Brutality. But to What End?

With Collision Course, Austen-Peters allowed something very similar to the very distasteful way violence was handled…

“The Throne” Review: A Banal Tale about the Hunger for Power

The problem with The Throne is that it doesn’t have much of an entertainment value.…

“Nairobby” Review: Greed and Division Rule in Jennifer Gatero’s Tense but Monotonous Post-Heist Thriller

Gatero weaves a tale of lies and deceit within a tale of crime and romance,…

“Lockdown” Review: Moses Inwang’s Pandemic Movie Feels Like a “93 Days” Wannabe

Lockdown keeps a bunch of people, many of whom are strangers, literally locked down in…

Bovi Ugboma’s “My Village People” Understates Spirituality and Witchcraft

The movie starts on an exciting note, and is commendable for building a certain level…

“Justice Served” Review: A Broken System Is Put on Trial in Another Entertaining Netflix Hostage Drama

Justice Served raises tough questions about how much change has actually come to South Africa…

“Country Queen” Review: Kenya’s First Netflix Original Series Is Potent but Drab

Country Queen stands out for its hard-hitting themes tackled with the deserved nuance and set…

“Prophetess” Review: Niyi Akinmolayan Dares to Merge Religion and Farce

The movie further exposes the relationship between the gambler and the betting company, as well…

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“Jewel” Review: A Quiet Reminder of the Continuing Impacts of South Africa’s Sharpeville Massacre

For a film about the unforgettable trauma of a tragic historical event, Jewel feels less…

“Collision” Review: Half-Hearted Political Statements, and a Struggling Plot Collide in South African Netflix Crime Thriller

It is generally well shot and has important themes, but too much about it is…