Nia Dacosta

2025 Films, 2026 Films, essay, Profile, reviews

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Femme Film Series: March 2026

by Rebecca Martin

March 8, 2026

For me, movies and meaning are inseparable; I process my daily life through this art form. The cinema is not just entertainment—it’s a vital lens through which I understand the

African Cinema, Black History, Film Festivals, indigenous filmmaker, Indigenous in Film, International Films, Juneteenth, new orleans film festival, Profile

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Cinema Femme’s Most Anticipated Films at the 2025 New Orleans Film Festival

by cinemafemme

October 21, 2025

Rental Family, directed by Hikari Set in modern-day Tokyo, “Rental Family” follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for

2022 Awards, Awards, Profile

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The 50 best films of 2021: Part 1 (50 – 26)

by Rebecca Martin

February 7, 2022

Why do I love cinema? One reason is the communal experience. I had so missed being in a theater with a full audience. I love joining my fellow audience members

Black History, Juneteenth, Profile

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CANDYMAN | Juneteenth Message from Nia DaCosta

by cinemafemme

June 18, 2021

Juneteenth is a day that has historically recognized the perseverance and power of the Black community.  Over the last two years, taking time to recognize and reflect on this holiday

Profile

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Cinema Femme’s Top 10 Anticipated Summer Flicks

by cinemafemme

May 11, 2021

Many of us are vaccinated or on our way to getting our second shots. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. One of our lights is the

personal essay

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“Little Woods” sets the stage for Nia DaCosta’s anticipated follow up “Candyman”

by Rebecca Martin

July 7, 2020

Who’s excited for “Candyman”? It’s an understatement how thrilled I am about Nia DaCosta’s remake coming out this fall. I’m a fan of the original, but I see how DaCosta’s

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