‘Waiting to Exhale’ to ‘Set It Off’: At these Black film screenings, the soundtrack reigns

The impact of Forest Whitaker’s 1995 film, “Waiting to Exhale,” was clear at a recent showing hosted by Cult Classics Cinema at the Miracle Theater in Inglewood. Around 80 people in the audience visibly connected with the movie, moving to the music and singing along to hits from the soundtrack, like Brandy’s “Sittin’ Up in my Room,” Mary J. Blige’s “Not Gon’ Cry,” and Toni Braxton’s “Let It Flow.”

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller

Fuller enjoys a unique Sunday activity: visiting the locations used in the original ‘Halloween’ movie in South Pasadena. He says it’s a great way to connect with Los Angeles’ film history. He can walk to Michael Myers’ childhood home near the train tracks, then to Laurie Strode’s house just two blocks away, and finally to the hardware store where Myers got his iconic mask and weapons. He considers this a fun and memorable way to spend the day.

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SFX praised the film as a hilarious, atmospheric, and genuinely moving comedy, highlighting that it’s a rare remake that offers a fresh perspective instead of just repeating the original.

Heartopia Mushroom Guide: Where to find Mushrooms

This guide will show you the location of every mushroom in Heartopia. For help getting started, check out our other guides on beginner tips, playing with friends (co-op), hobbies, unlocking your own plot of land, and earning gold. Don’t forget to read our article on redeem codes to get free items in the game!

The History of Concrete Review: John Wilson’s Ruminative Documentary Is Blisteringly Funny and Deeply Moving

John Wilson approaches filmmaking with both a childlike wonder and the deep understanding of a seasoned thinker. His work builds on the style of Agnès Varda, exploring the connection between the small details of life and the larger world, as well as the personal and the public. While it’s presented as a playful critique of Hallmark movies, it’s actually, much like Varda’s The Gleaners and I, a thoughtful look at how we understand ourselves and our communities through everyday, often ignored things. In this case, that ‘thing’ is plastic – the second most used material on Earth.