mildredwalters

Omar Sy, oh my! If for no other reason, watch the Netflix series "Lupin" to see Omar Sy. As the jewel thief Assane Diop, Sy exudes muscular masculinity and vulnerable charm. A rogue with phenomenal acting skills, authentic disguises, ethos and intellect, Assane is also a gentleman. And he is Black. I like that the writers use his race as part of the plot instead of ignoring it. Assane employs racism to his advantage. Aware that Black people are invisible in the world of white folk,his blackness is a camouflage.

The story is fun rump with comical escapades, humor and pathos. There is violence, but with limited screen time. Lupin is safe to watch with older children without the embarrassment of sex or profanity. Action is so rapid and Assane's fingers so nimble that seeing heists and exploits from a second perspective is helpful. I also like a good whodunnit that ties loose ends into a nice bow.

Cynthia Erivo embodies all that has been written about Harriet Tubman. At times she is stoic, using words sparingly. At other times she is the typical young woman, loving her husband and her family. She is unflinchingly courageous. She has decided that she will have freedom or die. And she possesses a gun that she's not afraid to use. We seldom see the free black community that fights for the freedom of their people still enslaved.This is the perfect movie for such a time as this. It is filled with hope.