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Courtney Small

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Courtney Small has been sharing his thoughts on film online since 2006. The founder of Cinema Axis, he can frequently be heard discussing film as co-host of Frameline on Radio Regent. Courtney has contributed to several publications including Leonard Maltin, In the Seats, Black Girl Nerds, and Comix Asylum. He also celebrates diversity in cinema as co-host of the Changing Reels podcast and is a member of the Online Film Critics Society.

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Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% “Daring to tackle heavy themes within the framework of a blockbuster, Thunderbolts* is one of the rare MCU films that has something interesting to say.” – Cinema Axis May 1, 2025 Full Review An American Pastoral (2024) “A riveting and chilling look at how democracy is often first eroded on a local level, and then national level, An American Pastoral is a reminder of a culture war that is hurting those who need education the most.” – POV Magazine May 1, 2025 Full Review Ghosts of the Sea (2024) “An intriguing search for catharsis through the tall grass of tragedy, Ghosts of the Sea is a haunting work that lingers in the mind.” – POV Magazine May 1, 2025 Full Review The Track (2025) “The Track is a wonderful film that will have you rooting for not only the underdogs, but an entire country as well.” – POV Magazine May 1, 2025 Full Review Warfare (2025) 93% “A jarring film on several fronts, the real star of Warfare is its sensational sound design. ” – Cinema Axis Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Drop (2025) 84% “The lack of intriguing interplay with the villain, and the predictable nature of the plot, dilute the taut waters this high concept thriller desperately wants to swim in.” – Cinema Axis Apr 11, 2025 Full Review Can I Get a Witness? (2024) 67% “ Can I Get a Witness? displays little interest in delving into any of the meaty topics it raises.” – Exclaim! Mar 15, 2025 Full Review Brides (2025) 83% “Brides may flirts with themes of infatuation, independence, and extremism, but this tale of friendship is reluctant to fully marry itself to any one of its ideas.” – That Shelf Feb 3, 2025 Full Review Seeds (2025) 95% “A captivating meditation on the challenges of maintaining a legacy, Seeds plants its poetic roots in the unwavering perseverance of Black farmers and the generational bonds that fuel them.” – POV Magazine Jan 31, 2025 Full Review How to Build a Library (2025) “In pondering whether there are bolt cutters strong enough to cut colonial chains, How to Build a Library forces audiences to reflect on the uncomfortable ways the past and present continue to be intertwined. ” – POV Magazine Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Third Act (2025) 100% “Crafting a moving portrait of his father’s life and works that moves beyond the superficial, Nakamura both celebrates an icon while simultaneously challenging the audience to reflect on the general impact of racism and illness.” – POV Magazine Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Hard Truths (2024) 95% “Hard Truths evolves into a fascinating study of the infectious ways fear and suffering can paralyze one in an unhealthy place.” – Exclaim! Jan 23, 2025 Full Review Young Werther (2024) 72% “An enchanting and lively romantic comedy, Young Werther offers a fresh take on a classic tale of love and complex relationships.” – Cinema Axis Jan 10, 2025 Full Review The Fire Inside (2024) 93% “A moving and engaging look at one of the all-time great boxers, The Fire Inside finds inspiration in the fighting spirit that refuses to be extinguished.” – That Shelf Dec 24, 2024 Full Review The Brutalist (2024) 93% “A spellbinding and sweeping epic that only gets better on subsequent viewings, The Brutalist is a masterful work. ” – Exclaim! Dec 18, 2024 Full Review Wicked (2024) 87% “Blending colourful spectacle, soaring songs, and plenty of heart, Chu brings the magic of Broadway to the big screen in a vibrant way. ” – Cinema Axis Nov 21, 2024 Full Review The Line (2023) 80% 7/10 “A stirring debut feature that takes viewers into the toxic world of fraternity culture, Berger forces the audience to ponder why these fractured institutional pillars still remain standing today.” – Exclaim! Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Gladiator II (2024) 70% “Relying heavily on past glory, rather than charting its own unique way, Scott’s film entertains in spurts but swiftly leaves one’s mind once you exit the arena.” – Cinema Axis Nov 18, 2024 Full Review The Piano Lesson (2024) 88% 7/10 “While not all the ghostly beats evoke chills, the juxtaposing of Berniece's supernatural beliefs with Boy Willie's dismissals of apparitions adds an intriguing aspect to the film's themes about honouring the past.” – Exclaim! Nov 11, 2024 Full Review Spirit in the Blood (2024) “Borgstrom's film winds up being a cluttered thriller that has much to say but never puts its full spirit into actually saying it.” – Exclaim! Nov 6, 2024 Full Review Rumours (2024) 75% “Rumours is an amusing work that reminds audiences just how much of a farce modern politics has become.” – Cinema Axis Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Smile 2 (2024) 86% “Setting its horror within the manufactured world of celebrity, where prying eyes of fans and media expectations are its own form of terror, Smile 2 constructs a haunting and claustrophobic atmosphere.” – Cinema Axis Oct 17, 2024 Full Review Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) 31% “Fleck may not be able to live up to the expectation of others, but it's Phillips's Joker: Folie à Deux that sings the most disappointing tune.” – Exclaim! Oct 4, 2024 Full Review Village Keeper (2024) “Chapman’s ability to balance the delicate tightrope of emotions the film walks is aided by the sensational performance by Olunike Adeliyi.” – Cinema Axis Oct 1, 2024 Full Review 40 Acres (2024) 100% “An entertaining edge of your seat thriller, 40 Acres is one the year’s must-see films.” – That Shelf Sep 19, 2024 Full Review
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