About this episode
The episode reviews the 2026 thriller 'Is God Is' and discusses its originality and implications for Black filmmakers in Hollywood.
In this episode, we review the 2026 thriller Is God Is, written and directed by Aleshea Harris and starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown. We discuss how original and unique the plot is and whether that helped or hurt the film, and we debate whether this is a sign that Black film directors are beginning to peak again in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- film review
- Black directors
- thriller
- Hollywood
- plot originality
Keywords
- Is God Is
- Aleshea Harris
- thriller
- Black film directors
- Hollywood
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Is God Is
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