'If Beale Street Could Talk' Trailer (Dir. By Barry Jenkins)
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You right. 
Finally coming here this week. Going to see it Saturday.
valet
The official Chaplain of the Coli
Moonlight was way more entertaining then this. But i wouldn't warch either one again. Cinematography was dope. But the dialogue was not interesting. First 20 minutes was good dialogue wise but after that nothing memorable. What made me mad was Regina King wasnt the star. They advertise it like shes the main character. A major character? Sure. But this aint her movie. And they didnt resolve the main "mystery" to me although I have my theory. Overall its not focused enough to me.
i thought it was going to end implying the cop raped her. And Regina King spent all that money for a dummy mission. She actually expected she was gonna change her mind
She lucky she came back unharmed.
She lucky she came back unharmed.
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Where exactly? The trailer? Print ads?
She's gets a lot of attention in the press because her performance is up for awards. But the awards are for supporting actress. So most ppl know not to expect a big role.
valet
The official Chaplain of the Coli
Trailer
Hmm. I don't really see it like that. Maybe cause she's at the beginning and end. But the in between shows you this is about the young couple.
NobodyReally
Superstar
I don't think a movie like this has ever been done before. This movie is about so many things but first and foremost it's about black love, the black family, and how the black family is shaped and survives systematic racism designed to destroy it. Initially, I was put off by the long stare of the camera. It lingers on faces and bodies and moments in a way that may come across as pretentious and too self-important, but if you really let it in, the story, the characters, you see that the camera is focusing on people and experiences that have been ignored and erased. We don't get to see or read this kind of love between two black people. We don't get to feel the passion, curiosity, fear, and anger from their point of view. Black folks are always on the side or in the back ground. This movie goes inside the jail and outside of the jail and into the home and hearts of two young people who are in love to show that they're more than statistics. The humanization of these people may feel melodramatic but I would argue that it is because we aren't used to seeing black folks like this it's going to be uncomfortable for many.
Anyway, that being said, it's not an entertaining movie per se. It's beautiful and touching and very sobering, and I probably won't ever watch it again. I feel very troubled about the things it raised and how timeless these issues seem to be even though Baldwin wrote this over 40 years ago.
9/10
Anyway, that being said, it's not an entertaining movie per se. It's beautiful and touching and very sobering, and I probably won't ever watch it again. I feel very troubled about the things it raised and how timeless these issues seem to be even though Baldwin wrote this over 40 years ago.
9/10
The music also was amazing, so I had to buy the soundtrack off rip.
Salute to Barry and everyone involved.
@Ziggiy
@NobodyReally
The score is beautiful. This was a standout to me. Great film and great performances.
NobodyReally
Superstar
@Ziggiy
@NobodyReally
The score is beautiful. This was a standout to me. Great film and great performances.
There were points in the movie where the music just took the scenes to another level. Especially when they were making love for the first time. It's amazing how music can elevate a moment.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
Just saw it.
What a beautiful movie. The cinematography was excellent. THis was a beautiful black love story hidden behind the bullshyt of racism and injustice that we face.
Barry Jenkins has the juice because this really should not have been a movie.
And indulge me, but Teyonnah Paris in that scene in the white pants. Her ass covered the entire frame at one point
What a beautiful movie. The cinematography was excellent. THis was a beautiful black love story hidden behind the bullshyt of racism and injustice that we face.
Barry Jenkins has the juice because this really should not have been a movie.
And indulge me, but Teyonnah Paris in that scene in the white pants. Her ass covered the entire frame at one point
Gorgeous filmmaking.
It's an emotionally wrenching film that achieves it's impact without blunt, manipulative scenes. Everything is handled so deftly, it's a film that just bleeds into you.
And that score. I didn't think I'd hear a score that topped Hurwitz' work on First Man, but this has me questioning that. Incredible.
It's an emotionally wrenching film that achieves it's impact without blunt, manipulative scenes. Everything is handled so deftly, it's a film that just bleeds into you.
And that score. I didn't think I'd hear a score that topped Hurwitz' work on First Man, but this has me questioning that. Incredible.
Just left it and man it was shot well. Music was great also.
Movie expanded to 1k theaters and finally doing the numbers it deserves
If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) - Box Office Mojo
If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) - Box Office Mojo