Its title would possibly nod to Richard Williams (Will Smith), the daddy and tireless coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena (Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton), however essential to the success of Reinaldo Marcus Inexperienced’s hovering sports activities epic is Aunjanue Ellis as their fiercely protecting, no-nonsense mom, Oracene. She works double shifts as a nurse, is unafraid of calling out her husband when he falls brief, and nurtures her daughters with the identical dedication that she brings to their coaching. Ultimately, they owe her simply as a lot as they owe him.
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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023)
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In Kelly Fremon Craig’s heartwarming rendering of Judy Blume’s seminal story of girlhood pleasure and anguish, Abby Ryder Fortson is fantastic because the titular 11-year-old grappling with rising pains, new friendships, crushes, and a transfer to the suburbs, as is Rachel McAdams as her supportive mom, a painter and artwork instructor who units her personal passions apart to turn out to be extra concerned in her daughter’s parent-teacher affiliation. As they each lose themselves after which, slowly, rediscover their identities, their unshakeable bond is at all times seen.
