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The Guilty (2021)

Is The Guilty set in one location to accommodate COVID-19-related restrictions/safety measures, or is it a way to amplify the feeling of powerlessness felt by its protagonist? You’re not sure, which speaks to the film’s strength. Thanks to Jake Gyllenhaal's intense performance, this remake of the 2018 Danish film of the same name delivers thrills and offers a compelling character study too.

After an incident eight months ago, LAPD officer Joe Baylor (Jake Gyllenhaal) has been working the night shift at a 911 call center. On the day before his court hearing, Joe receives a call from Emily (voiced by Riley Keough), who has been kidnapped by her ex-husband, Henry (Peter Sarsgaard).

This movie does a lot with little. After a brief setup, everything is about Joe’s efforts to save Emily. Other than the other phone operators, everyone only makes brief “cameos” in the form of photos and voices over the phone. The fire raging outside and causing the center to be swamped with calls is only seen on TV screens in the background. The details of the upcoming court case are deliberately ambiguous. Despite this, you know Joe in and out. He’s… not a very good 911 operator and probably wasn’t a very good policeman either.

You’re not sure how things will turn out. On the one hand, his determination, procedural know-how, and disregard for protocols mean he is Emily’s best hope. On the other hand, his short temper and mean streak make him ill-equipped to comfort a panicked victim or talk down a criminal. Right away, you’re scared for Emily but the more you hear about her situation, the direr the odds seem. You don't know how Joe will tip the scales. You don't know about this court hearing he will have to deal with tomorrow. Is there room in him to deal with both issues? Unless he can strike a balance with the emotional weight of his past and the intensity of this present, it’s all going to collapse.

Jake Gyllenhaal isn’t the only actor we see but he might as well be. They show you what a level-headed, properly trained 911 operator looks like. Joe? He’s a mess; anger and self-interests roiling beneath a thin membrane that doesn’t do a particularly good job hiding what’s beneath. When he reaches his breaking point all these emotions come crashing down on you instantly. No wonder Gyllenhaal acquired the rights to this story. There's a lot for him here.

Clocking in at 90 minutes, The Guilty blitzes by, largely due to the stress this premise conjures up. Joe is so close to being able to help Emily. Filling others in feels like a waste of time but it's the only way he'll convince others to take the leaps of faith he would take. Unfortunately, the more involved he becomes, the less time he can afford to spend away from the phone. At home, in a time where going outside might not be an option and we all feel powerless, The Guilty is particularly effective. (October 6, 2021)

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Review : One Night in Miami (2020)

In terms of modern day actresses, the career and impact of Regina King is one that cannot be ignored.  From her early connection to John Singleton and her debut in Boyz n the Hood, to her numerous award nominations and wins for work up to and including the recent HBO series Watchmen, King has not only impressed on screens, but made sure to bring a sense of dignity, respect and hope to African-American actors and actresses on all levels.  It would make sense that, after a career of television and music video directorial jobs, her feature film directorial debut would further cement her intentions for her creative energies.  These intentions to educate, inspire and entertain all come through loud and clear in the stellar One Night in Miami. 

As 1963 came to a close, four important figures in the African-American community find themselves at individually unique but ideologically similar crossroads : Cassius Clay (Eli Goree) nearly lets his ego and pride cost him a match against Henry Cooper (Sean Monaghan) at Wembley Stadium; Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) receives a less than lukewarm reception at the legendary Copacabana based purely on the color of his skin; Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge) returns to his Georgia home to meet longtime friend and mentor Mr. Carlton (Beau Bridges) only to find that even he is capable of direct racism; and Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir) is facing an uncertain and dangerous truth in light of his decision to separate from the Nation of Islam and the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (Jerome A. Wilson).  Despite these (or perhaps due to) these hardships, the four men meet at the Hampton House Hotel in Miami after Clay defeats Sonny Liston (Aaron D. Alexander) to discuss their futures, including Cassius Clay’s decision to convert to the Muslim religion and change his name to Muhammad Ali.  Malcolm X attempts to charge Jim Brown and Sam Cooke with a mission to join the cause, bringing up sore points between the four men as they all take a long and hard look at their respective futures.

Much like Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, One Night in Miami retains the power of its stage presentation while not feeling restrained to a singular location, despite the vast majority of the film’s events taking place in Malcolm X’s hotel room.  The dramatic tension found in each character’s history, as well as their many combinations of energy while occupying the same space, spills outside of the so-called restraints of the stage-to-screen format.  Portraying four individuals of this stature in a film is a large enough task to undertake, but being able to display their range of emotional and intellectual depth, not to mention the vastness of their personal convictions, and all within the confines of a single event, is quite the achievement, especially for a first time director.

One thing that Regina King does well with this film is choosing to present a lack of harmony among the towering figureheads of the African-American community involved in the story.  It would be very easy to take this little-known moment in history and present it as all hand-holding and skipping towards a brighter future, but in reality, the stakes each man faced prior to the meeting would have made it impossible to be anything less than a stormy meeting.  Malcolm X was already feeling the pressure of separating from the Nation of Islam, and had very real reasons to fear for his life... Cassius Clay had just joined the Nation, further polarizing the divide between his supporters and detractors by changing his name to Muhammad Ali (with his eventual betrayal of Malcolm X probably completely unformed at the time)... Jim Brown and Sam Cooke were both considered household names, and yet they faced direct bigotry, prejudice and racism just like any other African-American man or woman in the 1960s.

The look of the film is relatively straightforward, but based on the scale and stature of the story being told, the film does not call for visual flash or flourish.  Diegetic soundtrack is sparse as well, but with Sam Cooke as one of your featured characters, you don’t need much in terms of external tunage, and when songs are used in this manner, they are used to illustrate or reinforce points being made.  King does a great job of capturing the look and feel of the 1960s, particularly in terms of the varying levels of casual, business and formal wardrobe the cast adorns.  It could have been very easy to demonize the Nation of Islam within the realm of this story, especially considering the section of Malcolm X’s life the film covers, but respect is given to the Nation of Islam, the Fruit of Islam and Malcolm X in particular, with all parties given a level playing field of representation.

Casting four leads to play legends requires a delicate balance of talents, but the combination of Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge and Leslie Odom Jr. as Malcolm, Ali, Brown and Cooke (respectively) brings a tangle of personal convictions, deep beliefs and rising aspirations that the group tosses back and forth amongst one another like a hot potato of emotion and passion.  Lance Reddick and Christian Magby provide an air of dignity and humor to help ease some of the edge and tension the main four bring to the table.  Michael Imperioli and Lawrence Gilliard Jr. help bring texture to the world of Ali’s boxing career as the legendary Angelo Dundee and Drew Bundini Brown, while Joaquina Kalukango and Nicolette Robinson help fill out the lives of the Malcolm X and Sam Cooke characters.  Appearances by Beau Bridges, Emily Bridges, Jeremy Pope, Christopher Gorham, Jerome A. Wilson and more help fill out the film’s world.

For a film that arrived without much fanfare, and one that doesn’t beat its own chest in terms of star power or importance, One Night in Miami serves as a small but key slice of the much bigger picture that was the struggle for Civil Rights.  Many films of this nature focus on more well known historical moments, and do so with much bigger pomp and circumstance, but a film that this that cuts right to the truth of the matter is one that will almost certainly stand the test of time and be cherished for years to come.

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One Night In Miami - Review/Summary (with Spoilers) Like Kemp Powers' "Soul," "One Night In Miami" leaves you searching for meaning in past actions and contemplating your path in life going forward. https://wherever-i-look.com/movies/one-night-in-miami-review-summary-with-spoilers?feed_id=2185&_unique_id=600248f28a015

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One Night in Miami... (2020)

One Night in Miami… is an impressive directorial debut by Regina King. Kemp Powers has written historical fiction so good you forget about the facts. The performances are outstanding, allowing you to become fully immersed in the ideas and dialogue. It’s full of contradicting ideals that raise tough questions and proves there's no single solution to Black America’s struggles. And yes, I know you’re sick of seeing movies in which Black people are treated like second-class citizens (the fact that we get more of these stories every year highlights how important Black Panther is) but when the results are this good, you won’t mind.

On February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay (Eli Goree) beats the odds and defeats Sonny Liston. To celebrate, he and his friends Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge), and Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) gather at the Hampton House motel. Sam and Jim think it’s to party. X has other plans.

This film allows us to see giants as regular people. While it’s a selling point of every biopic, this is something different. We don’t see anyone’s entire life story, we see them away from the cameras and the dramatic upheavals, just hanging out with friends as equals. This Malcolm X is still the fire and brimstone spewing advocate but he’s among men who knew him before he changed his name, who agree with his principles… but aren’t afraid to criticize him. We see Sam Cooke rule the stage and bomb, Jim Brown uncertain about his future, Cassius Clay before he changed his name to Mohammad Ali. Outside of the room, they're legends but inside, they're just like us.

Their arguments are overwhelmingly opposed - that’s the point. Once you’ve got power and success, what responsibilities do you have? How should you use your influence? X has no shortage of criticisms for Cooke and you understand his frustration… but when Cooke counters, he brings things to a halt the way only a friend can. No one offers a complete answer despite speaking truths and you hang onto every word.

Part of the excitement of a directorial debut is anticipating what's next. Which stylistic choices, actors, topics, or technical tricks will become hallmarks? You don’t spot many here, but it’s actually a promising sign. The actors are so good, the dialogue so sharp and the ideas so engrossing, no sparkles were needed. Mirrors to ensure everyone remains in-frame, a few medium shots to show essential body language, key establishing shots are more than enough. A good director knows when to hold back and when to indulge. Based on her decisions here, Regina King’s career will be one to watch.

Though set in the past, the questions One Night in Miami... poses are eerily applicable to today. It contains dozens of lines you'll want to memorize or will never forget. For the dialogue alone, it’s a must-see. Paired with everything else, you've got one of the year’s best. (April 25, 2021)

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Lemme tell y'all something! @ReginaKing and her feature directorial debut of #OneNightInMiami @amazonstudios is EVEYRTHING!! Baby, @leslieodomjr @aldis_hodge #kingsleybenadir @therealeligoree are shredding the screen giving us one for the' Gods. Stay tuned for review #tiff2020 #tiff #toronto #filmfestivals #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #Miami #jimbrown #malcolmx #muslim #muhammadali #samcooke #leslieodomjr #aldishodge #reginaking #nicoletterobinson #eligoree #kingsleybenadir #blackmen https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-HpRqn1NG/?igshid=131ja3j70whf3

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One Night In Miami - Review/Summary (with Spoilers) Like Kemp Powers' "Soul," "One Night In Miami" leaves you searching for meaning in past actions and contemplating your path in life going forward. https://wherever-i-look.com/movies/one-night-in-miami-review-summary-with-spoilers?feed_id=1970&_unique_id=5ff54f6a425b2

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ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI (2020) Movie Trailer: What Happens when Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, & Sam Cooke are Alone in a Room? https://tinyurl.com/yykn67kn