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Horror Noire (2021)
Too nuanced for the gore hungry
Unlike other reviewers, I thoroughly enjoyed every story in this horror anthology and that's a first. This anthology is NOT for those looking for stories of Black struggle or a deranged maniac chasing corny Black stereotypes through a neighborhood. If you're looking for that, you'd have a better time watching Leprechaun in the Hood.
Each story is based on realistic horrors that Black people in America face everyday like the history of being barred from public spaces, colorism, voting rights, polarizing politics/religious zealotry, and the duality of feeling a like a success and a sellout. Each theme was weaved into a story that seems unrelated until you look closer.
As far as production, overall every story had good direction and there were no glaring sound issues, which can be a problem in a lot of low budget movies. Some sets were bare, but again this was on a low budget. The actors didn't treat it like a low budget and still gave good performances.
Abbott Elementary (2021)
I want it on DVD NOW
I love this show so much I want it on DVD NOW. It is giving me that beloved Office and Parks and Recreation feeling where I know I will love seeing these characters grow. Quinta is able to take are real issue(the deterioration and abandonment of our public school system) and add personality and comedy.