REVIEW: Two Distant Strangers [2020]

I think I just had the craziest, realist dream. You can’t read the synopsis for Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe‘s short film Two Distant Strangers and not think about The Obituary of Tunde Johnson—if you’ve seen it. Both utilize a time-loop scenario wherein their lead Black character is stuck in a never-ending cycle of police brutality always ending up with him shot dead. The difference between the two ends up being the fact that Free and Roe have less time to work with and thus less room to let…

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DESIGN: 2017 In Music

Tracklisting:Disc 11. “Main Titles” • Brian Reitzell • 01:32 • American Gods OST, Milan Records2. “Chief Don’t Run” • Jidenna • 03:47 • The Chief, Epic Records3. “Dreams (Colors Mix)” • Beck • 04:57 • Colors, Fonograf Records4. “Feel It Still” • Portugal. The Man • 02:43 • Woodstock, Atlantic Records5. “Good News” • Blond Ambition • 03:12 • Slow All Over, Swoon City Music6. “Utopia” • Austra • 04:03 • Future Politics, Domino Recording Co.7. “Kora Sings” • Sampha • 04:18 • Process, Young Turks Recordings8. “Fields of Blue”…

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