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Thomasena Farrar is a freelance writer and creator of the MusicMoviesThoughts website. She stays in the know about all things music and film. You can check her out on Instagram and Twitter @musicfilmdiva or follow her online at www.musicmoviesthoughts.com.

• MMT Minute Thoughts on KAJILLIONAIRE

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 26, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  KAJILLIONAIRE, the latest release from writer/director Miranda July, opened yesterday to mixed critical and audience reviews and I can certainly understand why. On the one hand, I found the movie to be funny, emotional and entertaining. Yet, it has its… Read More ›

• MMT Minute Thoughts on BECKMAN out on Digital and DVD September 22

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 22, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Out today on Digital and DVD is the latest action film from Pureflix entitled BECKMAN, starring David A.R. White in the title role. A revenge story, with faith based elements intertwined, Beckman follows retired hitman Aaron Beckman who attempts to turn… Read More ›

• MMT Recommends: week 25 of #ThingsToDoFromHome

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 21, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Hey MMT Fam! Here is week 25’s virtual list featuring TV, online and streaming suggestions that you and/or the family can enjoy from home, or at a reasonable social-distance. I’m still sharing events and cool posts on Instagram and/or the MMT Facebook page… Read More ›

• MMT Minute Thoughts on ANTEBELLUM

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 20, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  “The past is never dead. It’s not even the past.” William Faulkner The quote chosen for the title card of the new film ANTEBELLUM is not just revelatory for the story, but also well-fitting for the social climate in which… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review of RATCHED

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 18, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Premiering today on Netflix is RATCHED, a suspenseful drama series created by writer Evan Romansky and co-written/co-directed, and co-executive produced by Ryan Murphy – the celebrated creator behind the American Horror Story, Pose and American Crime Story series. A retro… Read More ›

• TIFF roundtable with director Charles Officer, Saul Williams and Thamela Mpulmwana of AKILLA’S ESCAPE

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 16, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  I had the opportunity to participate in a virtual roundtable during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with director/co-writer Charles Officer and stars Saul Williams, and Thamela Mpulmwana of AKILLA’S ESCAPE – which premiered last weekend at TIFF. A beautifully… Read More ›

• MMT Recommends: week 24 of #ThingsToDoFromHome

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 13, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy Sunday #MMT Fam! I’m back, refreshed and ready to write. 🙂 So, due to the bday vacay and Labor Day weekend, it’s been three weeks since I’ve last posted a #ThingsToDoFromHome list. I hope everyone already has that Patti… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review of THE BLACK EMPEROR OF BROADWAY

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 8, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  “One day my fame will be over. No one will remember me, or that a Negro can do great things.” Charles Gilpin, The Black Emperor of Broadway Out September 15 on VOD is the biopic THE BLACK EMPEROR OF BROADWAY,… Read More ›

• MMT Review of MULAN

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 3, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  “I believe Hua Mulan.” Soldiers speaking to Commander Tung in Disney+’s Mulan I did not know, but was extremely prayerful, that Disney would send out a screener for its latest remake MULAN, which premieres Friday, September 4. So, when I… Read More ›

• MMT Update – Birthday Vacay!

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 28, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Happy Friday MMT Fam! I am so thankful because, when this is posted, I will officially be celebrating my birthday and a well deserved break! This has been a long year for everyone, and I am very grateful to still… Read More ›