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Author Archives: Dominic Griffin

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‘Naz & Maalik’ is a charming look at the intersection between homophobia and Islamophobia

by Dominic GriffinJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

While it might have been a more potent dramatic exercise as a short film, 2015’s “Naz and Maalik,” the feature directorial debut from documentarian Jay Dockendorf, milks much mileage from its central conceit — that to a nosy FBI agent, two young Muslim men ducking into an empty alleyway to steal a secret kiss look […]

Posted inBaltimore Beat

A second opinion on ‘Sinners’

by Dominic GriffinMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Posted inBaltimore Beat

Mickey 17’ is a freewheeling sci-fi satire

by Dominic GriffinMarch 12, 2025March 18, 2025
Posted inBaltimore Beat

“Nickel Boys” is a harrowing rumination on optimism versus cynicism

by Dominic GriffinFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025
Posted inBaltimore Beat, Entertainment

“Girl 6” presaged the loneliness of romance in the Only Fans era

by Dominic GriffinFebruary 13, 2025February 14, 2025
Posted inBaltimore Beat, Entertainment

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ highlights the limitations of Disney remakes

by Dominic GriffinJanuary 29, 2025January 30, 2025
Posted inBaltimore Beat

Best (and Worst) Films of 2024

by Dominic GriffinDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024
Posted inBaltimore Beat

“Rebel Ridge” is an infuriating and worthwhile watch

by Dominic GriffinSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024
Posted inBaltimore Beat

Disney can never replicate ‘Blade’

by Dominic GriffinJuly 17, 2024July 15, 2024

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