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“Strained” Review: Okechukwu Oku’s Film is Simple Yet Sophisticated

In its concise runtime, Strained explores a plethora of issues with remarkable finesse, avoiding the…

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“Face to Face” Review: Waleed El Halfawy’s Film is Involuntarily Funny, and There Lies Its Charm

There are moments of genuine laughter layered throughout Face to Face. For one, the characters…

“Soweto Blaze” Review: Brad Katzen’s Film Fizzles in Its Slapstick Attempt

In all, Soweto Blaze doesn’t take itself too seriously and appears to simply exist for…

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“The Winning Ticket” Review: In Kganki Star Mphahlele’s Film, Familial Bond is the Winning Formula

But the film’s divergence, which can be argued is no less unique,  is the family…

In Conversation: Obi Maduegbuna on Voice Acting, “Iwájú”, and Future Plans in Filmmaking

“As an actor, I approach any project the same way. I know what my character…

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“Bank Alert” Review: Akay Mason’s 2023 Comedy Offers Weary Smiles and Warm Hugs

Bank Alert makes for a great argument that simplicity and greater age and experience provide…

“Musangwe” Review: Lufuno Nekhabambe’s Debut Film Futilely Fondles with South African Culture

If the movie is, among other things, an ode on South Africa’s Musangwe boxing competition,…

“Casa de Novia” Review: Uyoyou Adia’s Comedy Ghost Story is Nollywood Retro Dressed Up in Fancy Lights

Everything in Casa de Novia exists to distract. Just what it is distracting us from,…

“Heart of the Hunter” Review: Another Action Thriller That Flatters to Deceive

As far as action thrillers go, Heart of the Hunter is as convoluted as they…

iREP Film Festival 2024 Dispatch: Righting the Future Through Documentary

Tagged “Righting the Future: Wole Soyinka at 90”,  the iREP International Documentary Film Festival was…