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Visual artist, Fab 5 Freddy, shows off the Procession of the Magi fresco by Gozzoli.

Roxbury Film Festival: See Italian art though the eyes of Fab 5 Freddy

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor June 22, 2021

Hip-hop and Italian art? Picasso and rap? The famed Fab 5 Freddy talking about Italian Renaissance art from the 15th and 16th centuries? These topics may sound foolish or crazy for a movie, but it was...

"Becoming a Queen," directed by Chris Strikes, will be shown at this year's Roxbury International Film Festival on June 18.

Roxbury Film Festival kicks off this week with in-person screenings

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor June 14, 2021

The 23rd Roxbury International Film Festival is right around the corner, and it will be packed with some great filmmaking from Black directors, storytellers and musicians, along with a magnificent list...

"Hope Will Never Be Silent," a mural honoring Harvey Milk in San Francisco.

Five essential LGBTQ+ documentaries you need to watch for Pride Month

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor June 10, 2021

June is known to many as the start of the baseball season, wedding season, graduation season and other summer events. But to me, it’s only known for one great reason: pride month!   A great way to...

"Since The Blood," directed by Jordan Malachi is an abstract short film about a divine feminine spirit forced to live as a human woman.

IFFBoston: Student filmmaker drew inspiration from China trip

Imani Hill, Journal Contributor May 24, 2021

With the Boston Independent Film Festival finished, I’ve seen some great directors of films that have a lot to offer in the movie business. From action to comedies, documentaries and short stories,...

The cast of Danish film "Riders of Justice," which was shown at the Independent Film Festival Boston.

IFFBoston: Mikkelsen is mad for revenge in ‘Riders of Justice’

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor May 24, 2021

“Riders of Justice,” a Danish film directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, is an action-packed dark comedy that didn’t waste any time creating kind messages amongst violence. This movie is a story about...

"The Sparks Brothers" directed by the acclaimed Edgar Wright was included in this year's IFFBoston.

IFFBoston: ‘The Sparks Brothers’ is a salute to the iconic pop-rock duo

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor May 19, 2021

With 25 albums, 50 years in the music business and 345 songs together Sparks is the rock duo that few people have heard of but thousands of musicians and artists have been inspired by. When I went to...

Anna Cobb plays  teenager Casey, who becomes immersed in an online role-playing horror game.

IFFBoston: ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ is a disappointing horror film

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor May 11, 2021

“We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,” directed by Jane Schoenbrun, is not the best film being shown at this year's Independent Film Festival of Boston. This so-called sci-fi horror film tried...

James Rutenbeck's "A Reckoning in Boston" was shown at this year's virtual Independent Film Festival of Boston.

IFFBoston: ‘A Reckoning in Boston’ examines racial inequalities

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor May 11, 2021

James Rutenbeck’s eye-opening documentary “A Reckoning in Boston” is something that makes the young people of today want to wake up and fight for what is right. Showcased during Independent Film...

Frances McDormand giving her speech after "Nomadland" won best picture.

The best and worst moments at this year’s wild Oscars

Sarah Lukowski and Imani Hill April 27, 2021

Despite historic wins and memorable moments at Sunday’s 93rd Academy Awards, the show ultimately proved to be an endurance test of who wouldn’t fall asleep before best picture was announced. And early...

The best Oscar-nominated movies of all time

The best Oscar-nominated movies of all time

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor April 13, 2021

As you could tell from my past countdown lists, I love movies, and it’s a love affair that is sometimes a hit or miss relationship. With the Oscars right around the corner, I would like to make a list...

Director and comedian Mel Brooks is known for many of his comedic parodies, but his jokes in "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" just landed flat.

These are surely some of the worst comedies

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributer April 6, 2021

Here is another list about comedies! I know what you are thinking: “Surely you can’t be serious on making another list about comedy films?” and all I can say is “Yes, I’m serious...and don’t...

'Seaspiracy' introduces a new conversation about climate change

‘Seaspiracy’ introduces a new conversation about climate change

Alida Benoit, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

Netflix’s original documentary “Seaspiracy” opens audiences’ eyes to the toll the fishing industry has taken on our climate. The documentary is shocking as it exposes the secrets behind seafood...

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