Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Starring Brie Larson

Apple TV+ has finally released the trailer for Lessons in Chemistry, which is based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Garmus. The new limited series starring and executive produced by Brie Larson premieres on October 13 with the first two episodes. After that, new episodes will debut weekly, every Friday through November 24.

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TIFF Review: The Birth of a Nation

by Joelle Monique

In watching The Birth of a Nation I was a little destroyed. There’s so much to unpack. Nat Turner is a legendary figure in the Black community — a former slave who removed his own shackles. It’s a story I’ve wanted to see on screen for a long time. The reviews out of Sundance were huge. Then, news of Nate Parker rape charges and acquittal broke. I debated a long time about whether or not to cover the story when I came to TIFF. Eventually, I decided that a film this prominent and this culturally invested couldn’t be ignored. I have mixed feelings about what I saw. I’m going to take it slow.

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