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Bigots used to say (maybe they still do), never give a Negro an inch or he’ll want a mile. They were talking about me. I hope any 'Black Panther' sequel is relevant to the lay of the land – the lay of this 2018 reality in America.

'Get Out' (3.5 stars) genuinely surprises today’s dynamic and demanding movie audiences. Visual effects, music, cinematography, editing, and set design elevate this thriller to a very high level. Free President's Day show on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. (55 theaters).

In Bob Geldof, the "smiling public man" of Irish letters finds yet another champion. Yeats' words have never stopped ringing, but his life was just as fascinating.

In the early 2000s, an artistically-inclined 17-year-old comes of age in an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento, California in the highly recommended (4 star) comedy-drama 'Lady Bird.'

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail by Steve James nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature Category sends an alarm to every thinking citizen in our culture. Indeed, the film reminds Americans of what remains crucial for a democracy to function. Equitable justice and accountability must thrive. Often it …

Legacy Recordings' 'Lady Bird' soundtrack comes highly recommended (3.5 stars) and is available in explicit and edited versions.

Django Reinhardt needs no introduction to jazz and blues aficionados. Indeed, Reinhardt remains one of the greatest jazz guitarists and composers of the twentieth century. Interestingly, Reinhardt rose above his impoverished background to become celebrated, and he became the first notable jazz talent to emerge from Europe. Consequently, his skills …

An amazing experience full of potent life lessons and family dynamics.

How do you get your start in filmmaking? First time feature writer/producer/director Sean Buttimer shares his experiences with the making of action-thriller 'Smoke Screen.'

This fantasy drama come recommended and is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language.