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Jamie Broadnax
Jamie Broadnax's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Black Girl Nerds
Movies reviews only
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Dumb Money (2023) |
'Dumb Money' is filled with humor, at times makes you mad at privileged capitalism, and may even surprise you at how easy money flows through markets. What stays with you is Keith Gill’s belief in something that became bigger than himself. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 14, 2023
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
Shazam! Fury of the Gods offers a substantive story, incredible performances, and three-dimensional villains that push the conflict forward in a way that makes sense. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 16, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
Tonally this film is different from the other films. A bit uneven, it feels like Jeff Loveness’ script wasn’t sure what genre this movie wanted to be. The first two Ant-Man films were straightforward with their comedy and pretty on the nose about it. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Stephen Curry: Underrated (2023) |
As far as sports documentaries go, if you’re all about watching stories about how the underdog wins, 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' is worth checking out.
- Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Rye Lane (2023) |
Predictability aside, the film makes up for it with its quirky storytelling, luminous cinematography, alluring performances, and sense of humor. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Young. Wild. Free. (2023) |
The beautifully crafted story of 'Young. Wild. Free.' takes you on an incredible journey and veers you off-course to an unexpected plot twist that you won’t see coming. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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To Live and Die and Live (2023) |
A captivating story with some incredible performances. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) |
My favorite scene was the world class performance of the Star Spangled Banner performed at the 1991 Super Bowl. I found myself filled with goosebumps and a tear fell from my eye. This film has those emotional moments that capture your heart. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is by far the best film in phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase 5 has some big shoes to fill after this one, and hopefully, the storytelling can create the same kind of authenticity and greatness this movie has. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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Devotion (2022) |
Majors has a way of providing so much range and depth to each and every character he plays. As Jesse, we get to see the weaker parts of who Jesse is and heroic parts of who he is. Not every actor can achieve this, and Major nails it flawlessly. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 13, 2022
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Brother (2022) |
'Brother' is an incredible story with provocative performances by both Lamar Johnson and Aaron Pierre. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 11, 2022
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The Woman King (2022) |
Viola Davis, who plays General Nanisca, called this film her magnum opus. And I would add that this indeed is the greatest performance of her career. Oscar voters everywhere should take note. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 10, 2022
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The Inspection (2022) |
'The Inspection' is a film, in large part due to its strong writing, compelling performances, and strong direction, that offers hope to people everywhere that you and your journey matter too. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 09, 2022
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Blankman (1994) |
'Blankman' at least tried to create a space for the Black superhero, even if, cinematically, this film is a failure. There are probably young Black boys (and perhaps girls) that watched in the 90s and finally saw themselves reflected as a superhero. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 15, 2022
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Swimming With Sharks (1994) |
'Swimming with Sharks', although it is peak 90s in terms of some scripted dialog on outdated movie references about Shelly Winters and has some super choppy editing, is a fantastic movie to watch. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 12, 2022
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Raising Arizona (1987) |
What we get from the opening sequence of 'Raising Arizona' is the brilliance of Burwells score, the poetic storytelling of Hi, and Sonnenfelds imposing camera work. The opening sequence to Raising Arizona could be a short film in and of itself. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 12, 2022
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Psycho (1960) |
The score alone is a supporting character. It makes various appearances throughout suspenseful moments in the story most notably the shower scene. Those high-pitched, ear-piercing violin strings will forever be associated with fear and catastrophe. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 10, 2022
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The Devil You Know (2022) |
'The Devil You Know' offers a compelling story, with plot twists and is a harrowing drama. However, the pacing and method of execution to tell the story needed some tweaking to keep the viewer engaged throughout its 116-minute running time. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 30, 2022
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Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets (2022) |
The documentary does an incredible job of covering the story of WallStreetBets and GameStop in a simplified way that's not intimidating to viewers oblivious to stock trading. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 14, 2022
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The Batman (2022) |
'The Batman' is a captivating take on the franchise and is in a league of its own. The pacing is consistent throughout its nearly 3-hour long running time, and the ending leaves you craving for more. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Feb 28, 2022
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Alice (2022) |
While the film does slip into the "fight for what you believe in" trope at times, at its core, it delivers an underlying message that the fight still continues. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 24, 2022
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After Yang (2021) |
While 'After Yang' is truly a passionate effort and offers a unique artistic vision from Kogonada, unfortunately, the movie is too caught up in its own cinematic metaphors. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 21, 2022
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Breaking (2022) |
'892' is an intense, emotional, and gut-wrenching drama that sticks with you. It's also a movie that is a teachable moment about one of the biggest failures in our society to our American vets. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 21, 2022
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Emergency (2022) |
Writer K.D. Dávila, who also wrote the short film of the same name, keeps the storytelling multi-layered, filled with levity, and not too heavy-handed with its messaging. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 21, 2022
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The 355 (2022) |
While the story doesn't add anything new or significant to the espionage genre, it's the thrill of the fast-paced action scenes and a charismatic ensemble that makes it worthwhile watching at least once. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 06, 2022
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Beba (2021) |
It allows the viewer to not only see Huntt in true form, but it also provides a sense of comfort that it's okay to show all of who we are or even reflect on who we used to be. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 15, 2021
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The Guilty (2021) |
'The Guilty' tries its best to weave in elements of a police drama but ultimately ends up becoming a disappointing crop of cliches you've seen in every other thriller of this ilk. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 10, 2021
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Old (2021) |
Perhaps Shyamalan has done a course correction here from his recent misses and may have gotten his mojo back. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 22, 2021
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Nobody (2021) |
I believe "nobody" can say that Odenkirk doesn't deserve to be on the middle-aged action stars list. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 22, 2021
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Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) |
The extended cut is ultimately a setup for future films. And could arguably be said that it's just one 4-hour long commercial. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 16, 2021
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Passing (2021) |
What 'Passing' commits to do is explore the dichotomy between these two women and their respective paths they have chosen as Black women that have a certain level of privilege. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 31, 2021
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On the Count of Three (2021) |
While the script from writers Katcher and Welch has a substantive plot that opens up a Pandora's Box of issues these mentally unstable men are dealing with, the dry humor and flat performances are not enough to give this bland film some flavor. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 30, 2021
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The Water Man (2020) |
Oyelowo's directorial debut hits the mark and he's definitely found his place in this tough genre. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 17, 2020
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Concrete Cowboy (2020) |
With 'Concrete Cowboy', expect to experience beautiful performances all around, but more importantly, you'll also get a refreshing story about a subculture that you've likely never seen on celluloid. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 14, 2020
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One Night in Miami (2020) |
Regina King's 'One Night In Miami' is an impressive mainstream feature film debut. If this is what we can expect from a Regina King movie, then sign me up for the rest of her portfolio. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 11, 2020
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Black Is King (2020) |
Black Is King is about Black spirituality. Something that can never be broken. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 31, 2020
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Miss Juneteenth (2020) |
Beautiful performances, loving familial relationships, and captivating drama are the elements you will get out of this film and will come away feeling completely rewarded. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jun 17, 2020
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The Banker (2020) |
The Banker definitely is a character-driven story in how money, greed, and ego can change the dynamic of a relationship and so much more. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 03, 2020
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The Invisible Man (2020) |
Buckle your seat for the jump scares, there's a few and it can get intense. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Feb 27, 2020
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The Photograph (2020) |
The Photograph' is a touching love story for a new generation of romantics. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Feb 13, 2020
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Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story (2020) |
This documentary takes a dark turn and if you don't know John K's history, it's completely unexpected. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 28, 2020
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1917 (2019) |
'1917' is a film that sticks with you long after it's over. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 08, 2020
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QT8: The First Eight (2019) |
Tarantino's movies will be indelibly printed in our collective minds and his impact on pop culture cinema is nothing to be ignored. He has his share of fans and his share of haters and perhaps that's why he's such an enigmatic figure. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Dec 31, 2019
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Little (2019) |
I think it's cute, quirky, whimsical and fun. Don't take it too seriously or try to figure out the logic. - Medium Popcorn
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| Posted Dec 10, 2019
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Queen & Slim (2019) |
'Queen & Slim' is a film that punches you in the gut it is powerful and wrought with so much emotion that its ending will leave you speechless. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Nov 22, 2019
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Waves (2019) |
'Waves' is a film that sticks with you long after you watch it. There are themes of forgiveness, redemption, love, and the importance of family, which makes this a universal story anyone can empathize with. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Nov 13, 2019
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The Witches (1990) |
The best Halloween treat is watching 'The Witches'. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Oct 06, 2019
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Sweetness in the Belly (2019) |
While this movie certainly has the potential, it just misses the mark on its story structure, Lilly's character development, and falls victim to dated cinematic tropes that Hollywood has a bad habit of repeating incessantly. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 09, 2019
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Overcomer (2019) |
The story invites anyone who has experienced a season of failure or a season of loss to find something to keep them going. That thing is finding your faith - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Aug 22, 2019
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Jacob's Ladder (2019) |
'Jacob's Ladder' holds its own just fine as a standalone and brings to the screen a unique narrative. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Aug 21, 2019
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