Jonathan Ashun

La Haine is an immortal tapestry of the underground - a solemn and stylish ode to the plight of the "have-nots". As a black man, I know what it's like to fear and have strong contempt for the police, and the day after a riot is no exception. The t... Read the full review »

Palm Springs features two fantastic performances from its perfectly dramatic and comedic leads that elevates this sci-fi rom com to new levels. The concept is not foreign, but the sheer melancholy and philosophical nature of how they go about diss... Read the full review »

Terrence Malick's a Hidden Life is a tame and sobering epic about A man's journey to becoming a symbol against evil. The brilliance of the film lies in its deliberate and intense patience with it's main conflict, immersing the audience in the beau... Read the full review »

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington feels achingly relevant over 80 years later (despite serious racial neglect) and still manages to successfully chew out the myth of the flawless American system. More of an indictment on America that Capra might've int... Read the full review »