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Lovers Rock

01 Oct

NYFF 2020 Highlights | Making Film Fests Look Good Amid A Pandemic

Raul Navedo0 CommentsEnglish ReviewsLovers Rock, Mangrove, MLK/FBI, New York Film Festival, Night of the Kings, Nomadland, NYFF, Review, Small Axe, The Monopoly of Violence

I know we’re all tired of hearing it but what a strange year it has been. We’ve all felt the impact; individuals, businesses, bank accounts and, of course, the world of film festivals. 2020 has been relentless on the festival circuit causing numerous festivals earlier in the year to cancel their event and slate of films, as happened with Cannes and SXSW. As if this wasn’t painful enough for cinephiles, much of the selection of films expected to release this year began vanishing from the calendar and finding a new home next year while some persisted, opting instead to test…

17 Sep

“Lovers Rock” Film Review | NYFF 2020

Raul Navedo0 CommentsEnglish Reviews, ReviewsFilm Review, Lovers Rock, New York Film Festival, NYFF, Review, Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock is the opening night film at New York Film Festival. I remember when this was announced, Film Twitter couldn't control themselves! I even found myself wondering what side of McQueen to expect. Undoubtedly a talented and multi-faceted director that has shown his versatility numerous times. I knew exactly what side we were getting less than ten seconds into the film. Before even seeing a character I was transported by the cinematography back to 12 Years a Slave. It’s a testament to his style and shows he is a director who has a signature. What can I…