Re: Selected programming for May 4-7, 2024

On 5/4/24 3:23 PM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:
 

The American Society of Magical Negroes    (movie; streaming premiere)
   (Peacock, May 3)

 

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black
people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making
white people's lives easier. 2024 film; 1h 44m.

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30007864/      [rating 2.8]

 Is this farce?

Yes. But apparently it falls (very) flat. When I was seeing reviews of this, someone else cited another movie that does the same bit, but much better. Unfortunately, I can't remember what the other movie was...