Search: Directed by Craig Brewer

Black Snake Moan (2006)

Review preview for Black Snake Moan

On the one hand, Rae's feelings of lust are presented as unhealthy and a product of abuse; on the other, the audience is encouraged to lust over her.

Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5

Bluesman tries to 'cure' nymphomaniac in messy melodrama, with chains.
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

Review preview for Dolemite Is My Name

Murphy has long been underrated as an actor so it's really good to see him finally getting his teeth into something this meaty.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, the comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a Blaxploitation phenomenon.
Footloose (2011)

Review preview for Footloose

With the weight of the film on his shoulders - and feet - Wormald doesn't let it down.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5

A troubled young man from Boston moves to a small town where dancing is banned and falls for the local preacher's daughter.
Hustle & Flow (2005)

Review preview for Hustle & Flow

Edgy camerawork fails to distract from the fact that Hustle & Flow - a hit a Sundance - is about as edgy as the crust on Mom's apple pie.

Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5

Niceguy pimp becomes killa streetsmart rap artist in feelgood Memphis sweetdream.
Song Sung Blue (2025)

Review preview for Song Sung Blue

Always feels grounded and honest and a little bit awkward in all the right ways.

Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5

A Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together.