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Courtney Small
Senior Critic
Courtney is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic and co-host of the radio show Frameline. He has written for several publications including POV Magazine, CBC Arts, Exclaim!, Cinema Axis, Leonard Maltin, In the Seats, Black Girl Nerds, and Comix Asylum. He also discusses diversity in cinema as host of the Changing Reels podcast and is a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association, the Online Film Critics Society and the African American Film Critics Association.Articles by Courtney Small:
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February 12, 2021
Cowboys Review: Hitch this RideSteve Zahn stars in an unconventional family western.
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February 5, 2021
Two of Us ReviewA stirring reminder of the unpredictable nature of life, Two of Us reinforces the importance of living and loving to the fullest.
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January 30, 2021
28 Films to Stream During Black History MonthWhile sifting through the tall grass of streaming content can be overwhelming, Courtney Small has put together a list of great films that you might consider streaming during Black History Month and beyond.
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January 22, 2021
The White Tiger ReviewThe White Tiger offers an honest, if at times satirical, look at the system keeping millions of people pinned beneath the dirty feet of the wealthy.
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November 30, 2020
Rocks Review: An Honest and Raw Teen DramaRocks presents teenage life in an honest way rarely captured onscreen.
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November 12, 2020
Mogul Mowgli Review: Riz Ahmed’s Banner Year ContinuesRiz Ahmed stars in a vibrant and complex exploration of identity.
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September 19, 2020
TIFF 2020: Underplayed ReviewStacey Lee’s Underplayed presents a sprawling and energetic portrait of a landscape in need of a change.
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September 12, 2020
TIFF 2020: Akilla’s Escape ReviewCharles Officer’s latest, Akilla’s Escape, is a tense and thought-provoking examination of generational gang violence AND a richly layered neo-noir that packs a thrilling punch.
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July 15, 2020
I Promise Review: James’s Experimental School ScoresDoc series I Promise takes audiences inside LeBron James’s experimental school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
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June 4, 2020
Clapboard Jungle ReviewJustin McConnell offers a personal exploration of the independent film scene in ‘Clapboard Jungle’.
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June 2, 2020
Allyship is More Than Acknowledging PrivilegeThe past few months have been draining. In the past week alone, I have gone through feelings of anger and sadness watching those who look like me protest yet again for basic human rights and empathy. I feel like a boxer who has been pinned to the ropes in the second round of a twelve […]
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May 30, 2020
Hot Docs 2020: Dark City Beneath the BeatTT the Artist’s film is more than a love letter to her hometown, it is a celebratory declaration of the city’s artistic culture.
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May 29, 2020
Hot Docs 2020: Coded BiasIn her thought-provoking documentary, director Shalini Kantayya makes a good case for why we should not be so eager to embrace new technology.
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