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Stacey Yvonne
Tomatometer-approved critic
Hailing from the mild mild midwest, Stacey Yvonne set her sights on wilder pastures. She's a freelance journalist and critic who has appeared on BlackGrilNerds, The Cherry Picks, Pride.com, The Advocate, Out.com and more.
Movies reviews only
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RUB (2023) |
Neal blames Perla for every bad decision that he’s made. Ultimately they both suffer, but there’s no resolve which makes the film that much more frustrating. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Our Deadly Vows (2023) |
"Our Deadly Vows" is how you do low budget right! They understood their limitations and made up for it with a clever story, excellent actors, engaging dialogue and a lot of the violence was left up to the imagination of the viewer. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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The In-Law Gang (2023) |
I won’t sugarcoat it, The In-Law Gang is best classified as a step above Tubi. It’s as low budget as it comes, but in this case you can tell the team came together to make a fun film and in that respect they were successful. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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Dolphin Island (2021) |
"Dolphin Island" is overly saccharin family fare, but does pack in a lot of heart with memorable performances. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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The Blackening (2022) |
With the everyday pressures of being Black in America, [Black Horror] can be a lot. The Blackening both pays homage to these tropes while eschewing them. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jun 07, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
At a hefty 2 hours and 15 minutes, 'The Little Mermaid' delivers more than enough content to fill it wisely, using just enough nostalgia to hook the adults and adding just enough new to entertain the kids. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted May 22, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
In the Fast saga, reality no longer exists; physics is but a concept, gravity an option and anything is possible. Especially if you have a car like Dom’s. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted May 17, 2023
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Inside (2023) |
As they go through their routinous lives it proves to confuse the timeline making both Nemo and the audience unaware of how many days or months its been. We just know it’s a lot. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Mar 24, 2023
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Who Invited Charlie? (2022) |
Who Invited Charlie? feels like the pandemic version of Uncle Buck and that’s not a bad thing. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
I love Marvel and understand the implications the film is supposed to have as it ushers in Phase 5. What I’m at a loss to understand is just why this task was laid at the feet of Ant-Man. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
The point, it turns out, is perseverance, pluck, and accepting all parts of yourself, even the villainous. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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Pamela, a Love Story (2023) |
Along with talking heads from her friends and loved ones and archival footage, Pam: A Love Story is frank, open and without pretense. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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The Whale (2022) |
Though The Whale has captured the interest of the public, I can’t say that it’s earned. I hated this movie, but not for the reasons you may think. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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Babylon (2022) |
As it stands, after two movies that started the “White People Freaking Out About Jazz” genre, I don’t have a lot of faith in Chazelle telling these stories and Babylon has shown me that my fears were founded. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) |
I want Regina Hall to get her roses, the rose bush, the garden, the ground and any piece of land she wants for this performance. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Blonde (2022) |
As it stands everything was done for style, for the look of it, to exist as a living reel of Dominick’s talents. None of it serves to show Marilyn as anything more than a victim. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Spirited (2022) |
Spirited is a fun and special film that feels both timely and classic. The humor is solid and the jokes are equal parts provocative, silly, and family friendly. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) |
Directo Gail Lerner and Barris speak the same language so the direction is tight despite some tone and thematic issues. - The Geekiary
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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I Want You Back (2022) |
Another thing that works in the film’s favor is the effortless diversity. I’m always on the lookout for casts that are inclusive and representational. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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The Lost City (2022) |
Sandra Bullock’s return to light-hearted comedy is welcome. While not to be taken too seriously the film does throw in a few heartfelt moments. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Crush (2022) |
It’s so refreshing to have a queer coming of age film, but where the film excels at two things. The first thing is joy. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) |
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a film with just as many lives as we see Yeoh’s Evelyn Quan Wang wade through. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Official Competition (2021) |
Official Competition is such a fascinating film that can either be watched with a bowl of popcorn or a notepad and pen and a glass of wine. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Bros (2022) |
Eichner has made something that he can be proud of and hopefully it will open the door for more diverse queer voices to be heard. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023) |
'Teen Wolf: The Movie' asks you to start with a blank slate, while also having base level information about the universe. Like a really well written fanfic by someone who has never seen the show but watched clips on YouTube. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
First and foremost, Florence Pugh is a gift. Ever since that Alice in Wonderland-like smirk at the end of Midsommar, I knew she was something special. - Stacey Yvonne Creative
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| Posted Sep 24, 2022
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Chevalier (2022) |
Every scene had relevance and was important to move the film forward. The thoughtfulness of the script, the direction by Stephen Williams, and the gorgeous cast make this a movie worth the watch. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 13, 2022
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Biosphere (2022) |
'Biosphere' is weird and unconventional and literally nothing like you’ve seen before. Its exploration of masculinity is authentic and hilarious and horrifying. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 13, 2022
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On the Come Up (2022) |
To know that today’s extremely confident zoomers expect to be heard and they expect you to not just listen, but understand. And if you don’t understand, that’s your failing, not theirs. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Sep 09, 2022
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Not Okay (2022) |
Danni never shies away from her true colors. She’s terrible, yes, but she’s bold, she’s resourceful and she makes fraud look good. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 25, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
While the lead up to the film was interesting, I do wonder if maybe it hurts the film a bit? - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 20, 2022
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Anything's Possible (2022) |
The cast has gushed about working with Porter and you can tell that his directing approach abides by the mantra “you don’t have to get ready, if you stay ready. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 19, 2022
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The Sea Beast (2022) |
The world is animated, but it’s so life-like. I must stress that there are no uncanny valleys to be found. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 05, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
Thor’s lack of true self awareness is what makes him endearing, it’s a much needed flaw in an otherwise appealing package. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jul 05, 2022
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Butterfly in the Sky (2022) |
Generations of children have been positively affected by 'Reading Rainbow', a show that wasn’t afraid to educate and empower children.
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| Posted Jun 18, 2022
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Stay Prayed Up (2021) |
Perry’s faith is a throughline in the documentary, but even more telling is Perry’s effect on those around her. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jun 18, 2022
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9 Bullets (2022) |
'9 Bullets' is a movie made up of a lot of misshapen pieces. I wouldnt say that together the pieces make a beautiful picture, but its not entirely uninteresting to look at. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 25, 2022
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) |
'Massive Talent' is reverent to a man that has literally given himself over to his own spectacle and both he and we are better for it. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 21, 2022
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Ambulance (2022) |
Normally acting takes a backseat to these big-budget films, but everyone is playing their parts and doing it well. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Apr 07, 2022
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A Lot of Nothing (2022) |
'A Lot of Nothing' is a film that trusts its audience and will only benefit from multiple watches and discussions which I highly recommend. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 13, 2022
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Sissy (2022) |
'Sissy' is a horror film that will have you questioning your alliances to excellently flawed characters. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 12, 2022
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Chee$e (2022) |
Damian Marcanos 'Cheese' delivers a classic cops and scammers tale but this time with a taste of the Caribbean. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 12, 2022
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The Outfit (2022) |
I could find very little fault with the film. Theres something to be said about how to best include any sort of diversity in a film primarily about white men and I do believe concessions were kept in mind. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Mar 08, 2022
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You Won't Be Alone (2022) |
When I see Noomi Rapace, I know that I'll be treated to a warped version of some mythic fairy tale that will scar me for life and 'You Won't Be Alone' does not disappoint. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 23, 2022
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Lucy and Desi (2022) |
'Lucy & Desi' is filled with love and care and asks the tough questions in a way that makes the answers unafraid and unfettered. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 23, 2022
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Mars One (2022) |
'Mars One' is an exploration of a Black Brazilian family who clings to family, acceptance and the concept of reward for hard work. Even in the face of challenges that test the way they view themselves. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Jan 22, 2022
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A Journal for Jordan (2021) |
'A Journal for Jordan' is a lovely film that is perfect for the holiday season when we reflect on the things that matter most and the people we hold in our hearts. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Dec 17, 2021
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C'mon C'mon (2021) |
From this moment, 'C'mon C'mon' becomes a multilayered ode to the way kids and adults relate to each other in surprising ways. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Nov 17, 2021
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Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) |
Tick, Tick... BOOM! is not just the biographical entree into this man's life, but a film that shows the ups and downs of confidence, and real life getting in the way of your dreams. Gotta pay the rent after all. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Nov 12, 2021
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The Last Duel (2021) |
Scott is an immensely talented filmmaker, and that quality is all over the look of the film. From the lighting to the subtle changes in each perspective, it can be called brilliant. But it can also be frustratingly callous. - Black Girl Nerds
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| Posted Oct 15, 2021
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