Robert Daniels
Robert Daniels is a film critic with bylines in The New York Times, LA Times, RogerEbert.com(opens in a new tab), IndieWire and so forth. He has written widely about Black American pop culture and representation in film and television.
By Robert Daniels
'The Blackening' review: Tim Story’s Black horror comedy takes a slash out of the genre
"We can't all die first."
Angel Reese is a national champion, not the villain
The LSU star deserves to be celebrated at the top of her game, not criticized as 'classless.'
'Showing Up' review: Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams are picture-perfect
Art and privilege are molded into a must-see movie.
Why 'John Wick: Chapter 4's body count matters
Body count is so much more than a number.
Angela Bassett's Oscars loss prolongs history of disappointment for Black actors
Continuing to await awards representation that actually celebrates 'all of us'
'Empire of Light' review: Heartbreak feels cold in a place like this
Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward star in Sam Mendes' earnest but vexing romance.
‘Armageddon Time’ review: James Gray's white guilt manifesto
Good intentions just aren't enough.
