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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Avatar 2: The Way of the Water is Gorgeous and Breathtaking
Having seen both versions, I have to say Avatar 2 is structured more through the point of view from Sully's kids bringing a fresh lens to the franchise, while reminding…
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I Wanna Dance With Somebody is Emotional Tribute to Whitney Legacy
Lemmons, for the most part, sticks to the facts and allows Whitney's original voice to permeate throughout the film. While its star Naomie Ackie's performance superbly captures Whitney's essence and…
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Farrell and Gleeson Refine Friendship in The Banshees of Inisherin
Friendships can be tricky. Just like a romantic relationship that goes left, when a friend kicks you to the curb and you have no idea what you said or did…
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Jordan Peele Brings Horror and Heart to Animation with Wendell & Wild
Magic hair cream, booger subterfuge, one adorable baby goat and a showdown against a small army of slapstick skeletons make Wendell & Wild a recipe of animated madness that will…
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Aubrey Plaza Finally Get Perfect Showcase with Emily The Criminal
Aubrey Plaza, gives a nervy, committed performance, transforming Emily from an embittered temp worker into a stone-cold thief. She is a boss for the entire film ultimately creating her journey…
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The Whale Gives Fat Shaming a Face with Star Turn from Brendan Fraser
The Whale will push some buttons and incite many conversations around fat shaming. But, more importantly, the film and its performances will make audiences and critics alike re-evaluate their own…
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Forbidden Love and Forgiveness Permeate Within My Policeman
If nothing else, My Policeman effectively conveys how judgement, prejudice and cowardice is all contingent upon choices and actions. How those actions can change and enhance a life or ruin…
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is Emotional Tribute to King T’Challa
Bassett brings her unique prowess to every role she inhabits, but there is something a little more powerful and special about her as Queen Ramonda. She is in control with…
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Spirited is Right on Time for the Holidays
Spirited is the type of film that will renews one faith in the holiday spirit while encouraging that positive, giving ideology 365 days of the year. Not to the mention…
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Julia Roberts and George Clooney Sizzle in Ticket to Paradise
Directed by Ol Parker, with some pretty cool life and love lessons along the way, this predictable comedy is a fun, fluffy cinematic tourism ad for Bali with the undeniable…
