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“The American Society of Magical Negroes” Sharp Satirical Comedy

Produced, written and directed by Kobi Libii, The American Society of Magical Negroes follows Aren, played by Justice Smith. He joins a magical group of negroes whose mission is to help keep white people happy and comfortable. That way, Black people stay safe.

Forbidden Romance

Aren receives training to effectively soothe white discomfort. One challenge is Jason, a nervous white coworker, as he navigates his blossoming feelings for Lizzie. She also works at the company.

Price of Staying Silent

Everything seems fine until Aren follows his heart instead of what the ASOMN tells him to do. He finally pushes back and asserts his desire to exist on his terms.

The ending has an appropriate twist discovered when Aren reunites with Lizzie.

The satire premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

The cast includes Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend and Nicole Byer.

“Clifford the Big Red Dog” Mammoth Tale Filled with Adventures

Based on the beloved Scholastic book character and directed by Walt Becker, Clifford the Big Red Dog follows middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth, played by Darby Camp, who meets a magical animal rescuer, played by John Cleese. He gifts her a little red puppy.

She never expected to wake up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her tiny New York City apartment. While her single mom, played by Sienna Guillory, is a way for a business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey, played by Jack Whitehall, set out on an adventure.

Darby Camp stars in CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Pictures.

Their experiences will keep kids of all ages on the edge of their seats. These three make one heck of an incident in New York City.

The rest of the cast includes David Alan Grier and Russell Wong.