I'm sending the newsletter in bit late this morning — I was waiting to see if the Supreme Court would announce its decision on the future of the Voting Rights Act. It hasn't yet.
The virtual Denzel watch club idea is lowkey brilliant. Building community around his filmography like that keeps Black cinema in the conversaton and creates space for younger generations to discover classics they mightnot have seen. The weekly ritual aspect of it at 8:30 on Wednesdays gives structure to film appreciation in a way that feels accessible. Plus starting with Devil in a Blue Dress is a smart choice, underrated film that deserves way more recognition.
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Thank you for wonderful collection of stories.
The virtual Denzel watch club idea is lowkey brilliant. Building community around his filmography like that keeps Black cinema in the conversaton and creates space for younger generations to discover classics they mightnot have seen. The weekly ritual aspect of it at 8:30 on Wednesdays gives structure to film appreciation in a way that feels accessible. Plus starting with Devil in a Blue Dress is a smart choice, underrated film that deserves way more recognition.