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REVIEW: the blackening

11/28/2023

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The Blackening movie review from The Professional Pen
THE BLACKENING - I'm late to the party, but I'm here.

On my way to the ATL for business, I was able to watch THE BLACKENING on my Delta flight. Delta usually has the best and most diverse viewing library. Shout out to them. 

Let's discuss black horror films 👇🏾

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REVIEW: THE BURIAL

11/7/2023

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The Professional Pen on genre and tone in THE BURIAL
THE BURIAL - Based on a true story. Now streaming on #AmazonPrime. No spoilers. Finally, a decent film. Jamie Foxx is a character actor and always shines in biographies. Tommy Lee Jones never disappoints. I became a Journee Smollett fan in LOVECRAFT because it seemed she was finally given a role that allowed her to stretch and show off her acting chops. IMO, she's in her bag. I hope she stays there.

But let's talk about genre and tone. 

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REVIEW: ELEMENTAL

11/6/2023

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Breakdown the ELEMENTAL Screenplay with The Professional Pen
ELEMENTAL is thematic perfection. But what else do we expect from Pixar. Of course, there are on-the-nose moments because it's written for a family audience. Even still, it's a great watch. Let's break down the story elements.

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