Carla Renata
I love, love love movies, watching them and discussing them...thus the birth of The Curvy Film Critic!!! Host/Producer/Film Critic, Carla Renata is a member of such esteemed organizations as Critics Choice Association (Former Co-President Documentary Branch and current Board Member), African American Film Critics Association, International Documentary Association and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. My op-eds or features have been seen in Variety , RogerEbert.com, The Wrap,as well as being a frequent Guest Contributor/Culture Critic for Fox 11-LA, Good Day LA, RogerEbert.com, BBC News, CNN and NBC's Hollywood Reeltime. Catch my reviews on The Curvy Critic with Carla Renata - LIVE!!! weekly via You Tube and on the Rotten Tomatoes podcast "Critical Thinking." If you like what you read please shout me out and subscribe to The Curvy Critic on YouTube. You can chat with me across all social media platforms @TheCurvyCritic and as always, thanks for supporting a sista'
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Ralph Breaks the Internet is a Sheer Delight for All Ages
“Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the internet!” ~ Vanellope von Schweetz, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” Who would have imagined 20 years ago that we would have an animated features…
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We the Animals Tops 2019 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations
We The Animals led the nomination this morning when the nominees were announced for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards celebration by Artistic Director Josh Welsh, Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians)and…
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Blowin’ Up Doc Lifts Lid on Immigration and US Court System
While acting in a musical on Broadway in which the centerpiece topic centered around women in “the life”, I took it upon myself to do a little research. In addition…
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Greenbook is a Lesson in Humanity and Racism
Do you know what a ‘greenbook‘ is? Apparently, in the segregated south, the ‘greenbook‘ was a document which listed restaurants and lodging people of color were allowed to patronize in…
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Widows is an Action Adrenaline Shot Heist Flick Starring Viola Davis
Widows is an unexpected, high-octane adrenaline shot heist flick where women are calling the shots. Based on the UK crime series of the same name, four women in Chi-Town think…
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JINN Uncovers Insecurity, Religion and Embracing One’s Unique Self
In the age of social media, it’s easy to become jealous or feel inadequate when you look at one’s IG, Twitter or Snapchat posts. It’s even easier to have the…
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The Grinch Gives Fresh Spin on Christmas Classic
Who doesn’t love The Grinch? Why do we love him? Are we amused at him for being the ultimate holiday season grouch? Are we delighted when he discovers that even…
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The Front Runner is Candid and a Slam-dunk for Hugh Jackman
The year was 1988. Vice-President George H. Bush was running for President against Democratic incumbent Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. Gary Hart, a idealistic Senator from Colorado, was favored to…
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Love Jacked is a Fluffy Comedy with Heart
How many times have you met someone who you thought was "the one" only to discover that you real destiny was standing in front of you all along. Maya (Amber…
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Coming Attractions, entertainment, Film Festivals, Film Reviews, Focus Features, Sundance Film Festival, TIFF 2018
Lucas Hedges Gives Raw, Brave Performance in Boy Erased
Growing up my cousin Arthur was my bestie. Trust me, hours were spent discussing classic movie musicals and what guys we thought were cute and why…LOL. But his sexual orientation…
