A Look Back at ‘Black Girl’ and Other Ousmane Sembène Films

At Film Forum, a retrospective of the Senegalese director’s work shows the care he took in telling female stories.

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Dan Stevens and the Allure of Kooky Characters

Despite his “Downton Abbey” roots, the co-star of “Godzilla x Kong” and “Abigail” likes the kind of role “that makes the filmmaker smile. Dan Stevens, renowned for his memorable role in "Downton Abbey," has been delighting viewers with a string of eccentric and captivating characters. Recent credits include a quirky monster vet in "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" and a rogue cop-turned-vampire in "Abigail." This summer, he's slated to star in "Cuckoo," a sci-fi horror film set in the breathtaking Alps¹. Stevens possesses a talent for embodying offbeat characters that blend mischief with a touch of "funcomfortable," a term he coined to capture the unique mix of amusement and unease these roles often convey. His fascination with genre films, especially horror, stems from their playful essence and the direct audience response they provoke¹. Furthermore, Stevens' vocal prowess shines through in animated series like "Kipo and t...

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