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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.

• What’s Coming Out of #TIFF21 Part One: Music Docs

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 14, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Music documentaries are ample at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and I have been in my happy place viewing a few since last Thursday’s festival start. Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over is a 95-minute review of the legendary… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: advance screening of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE on Wednesday, September 8 (Philly, PA)

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Here’s another one MMT Fam! In grand anniversary fashion, here’s the 2nd giveaway post – sorry this one is Philly area folks only – for the advance screening of EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, taking place tomorrow night in Center City…. Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: digital copies of FAST 9 out today September 7

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy Tuesday MMT Fam! Yes, I went on an extended break for my birthday/vacay/Labor Day holiday, and I sure needed the rest before I start the Toronto International Film Festival virtually beginning this Thursday through next week. I am very… Read More ›

• MMT Minute Thoughts on REALLY LOVE

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 28, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  I can’t even front, REALLY LOVE was one of the most beautifully shot films I watched in 2020. Co-written by Felicia A. Pride with Angel Kristi Williams, the movie marks Williams’s directorial debut. During a virtual festival interview, I watched… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review of CANDYMAN

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 27, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  If you read the giveaway post, you know I was excitedly waiting for the new CANDYMAN, which opened in theaters today. A direct follow-up to the 1992 film, described as its “spiritual sequel,” “Candyman” is a modern and polished take… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: advance screening passes for the Philly premiere of CANDYMAN (King of Prussia, PA)

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 23, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Happy Monday MMT Fam! Okay, my subscribers know me. Y’all know I can’t handle creepy horror like “Paranormal Activity” (I’ve never seen a one and told the great Jason Blum as much a few years back), and even though some… Read More ›

• MMT Minute Thoughts on THE NIGHT HOUSE

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Out in theaters today is the psychological horror thriller THE NIGHT HOUSE starring Rebecca Hall (Holmes & Watson, Christine), Sarah Goldberg (Barry, Elementary), Vondie Curtis Hall (Die Hard 2, Eve’s Bayou), Evan Jonigkeit (Togetherish, Sweetbitter), and Stacy Martin (Vox Lux,… Read More ›

• I’m a Black Writer Living with Multiple Sclerosis, Here’s Why I Chose to Get Vaccinated #InformUniteHeal

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 16, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  There’s so much confusion and division surrounding coronavirus vaccinations that I felt obligated to share my experience – with the hopes that anyone reading that finds themselves in a similar situation will find a common thread and consider vaccinating as… Read More ›

• MMT Review of RESPECT

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 13, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “All that being said, I think “Genius: Aretha” is satisfactory in its presentation of the singer’s brilliance, her determination to succeed and obtain rightful credit for her work in a male dominated and company focused industry, navigating her social and… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: Queens’ Night Out Philly premiere of RESPECT on Tuesday, August 10

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 8, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Happy Sunday MMT Fam! You know it’s a special giveaway when we’re posting on a Sunday! Five lucky MMT subscribers will be invited with an admit-two pass to the “Queens’ Night Out” Philly premiere of RESPECT, starring Academy Award winner… Read More ›