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Queen and Slim (2019) - Review

  Two African Americans, Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) go on a Tinder date and it takes an unexpected turn when they are pulled over by a white Policeman over a minor traffic violation. The situation escalates quickly and the police officer shoots Queen's leg to prevent her from recording the ordeal while Slim takes the officer's gun and shoots him in self-defense. They go on the run and are labeled cop killers by the media. They encounter different people while on the run as they try to reach Cuba.   From Get Out to Black Panther and Widows, Daniel Kaluuya has become one of those actors I get excited to see because he always delivers an unforgettable performance. As Slim, he was brilliant and his undeniable chemistry with Turner-Smith's Queen was one of the forces that kept this movie together. The relationship doesn't start out so great as Queen seemed very uninterested but as they go on the run, they quickly warm up to each other. Lena W

Oscars 2020: Full List of Winners

Parasite  took home multiple awards at the Oscars and made history by becoming the first Foreign Language film to win in the Best Picture category. Other winners include  1917 ,  Ford v Ferrari  and  Once Upon a Time in Hollywood .  The Irishman  was snubbed and didn't take home any awards despite its 10 nominations. Best picture  1917 The Irishman Jojo Rabbit Joker Little Women Marriage Story Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Parasite Ford v Ferrari Best actress  Cynthia Erivo, Harriet Renée Zellweger, Judy Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story Charlize Theron, Bombshell Saoirse Ronan, Little Women Best actor  Joaquin Phoenix, Joker Leonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory Adam Driver, Marriage Story Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes Best director  Bong Joon-ho, Parasite Sam Mendes, 1917 Todd Phillips, Joker Martin Scorsese, The Irishman Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood Music (original song) "I'

AMVCA 2020: Full List of Nominees

The nominations for the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards has been announced and some of the major nominees include "Living in Bondage", "King of Boys", "The Set Up", "Seven" and "God Calling". Check out the nominees below; Best Picture God Calling - Holmes Awa Ratnik - Dimeji Ajibola Living In Bondage - Antonio Rebeiro Seven - Tosin Igho and Bryan Dike Elevator Baby - Emiola Fagbenle Best Movie (Southern Africa)  Kukuri - Philippe Talavera Dalitso - Abraham Kabwe Kwacha - Cassie Kabwikta The Beautiful Hen Behind Yao Mountain - Imran Kaisi Best Movie (East Africa) Disconnect - Iman Mueke Lost In Time - Edijoe Mwaniki Plan B - Sarah Hassan 94 Terror - Mulinwa Richard Best Movie (West Africa)  God Calling - Momo Spaine Seven - Tosin Igho Elevator Baby - Victoria Akujobi Living In Bondage - Steve Gukas  Ratnik - Dimeji Ajibola Best Television Series (Drama Or Comedy) Jenifa's Diary - Funke Akin