As with all films, I was asked by a publicist my initial reaction to Nia DaCosta's queer infused adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler", HEDDA starring Tessa Thompson.

I responded: "It was absolutely cunty."

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The best courtroom drama on TV right now.

Snoop Dogg's worst nightmare.

I will miss Aaliyah forever. #RIP (January 16, 1979-August 25, 2001) ❤️🙏🏾

Happy birthday Marsha P. Johnson! 🙏🏾❤️✊🏾

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Shout out to the Bay Area

RIP Terence Stamp 🙏🏾

This week’s TL;DR is definitely over 3 minutes… but COOL IT NOW! Because Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared August 30 as New Edition Day! Also, Spike Lee’s HIGHEST 2 LOWEST opens in theaters today! AND MORE! 😬 🚨📰🚨

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