Tag: Tessa Thompson

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Cinema about Black Americans has largely been comprised of slave narratives or stories that position their Black characters as secondary props in a white savior narrative. And of course, barring a few exceptions, most of these films have been directed … Continued
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Who doesn’t love Tessa Thompson? She’s both a badass who can take on roles in significant action franchises and a wonderful comedic and dramatic actor. Her first big break came when she landed the series regular role of Jackie Cook … Continued
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LGBTQ icon Tessa Thompson has maintained a hectic schedule in the last few years. In her early years, she was starring on shows like Veronica Mars. Now, she’s a bonafide movie star. Her roles range from sci-fi TV to superhero … Continued
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This is it – the film to beat this summer. Avengers: Endgame has everything going for it, from the cast to the story and direction. The action is turned up to the max. The special effects will dazzle you no … Continued
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Lily James and Tessa Thompson are powerful and moving in their roles as sisters faced with their mother’s home foreclosure in the depths of the woods in North Dakota. It’s a modern day look at the harsh realities of a … Continued
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Two childhood friends reunite and discover they’ve been living entirely different lives as women of color – One as a loving wife and mother immersed in the African American community, the other a white-passing woman who is married to a … Continued