Shawn Edwards

award-winning film critic for FOX-TV in Kansas City, co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association

Film critic, co-founder of the African American Film Critics Association.

Shawn Edwards on KCRW

Critics review the latest film releases: “Fast X,” “Master Gardener,” “Sanctuary,” and “White Men Can't Jump.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Fast X,’ ‘Master Gardener,’ ‘Sanctuary’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Fast X,” “Master Gardener,” “Sanctuary,” and “White Men Can't Jump.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest films: “Mafia Mamma,” “Suzume,” “Beau is Afraid” and “Renfield.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Mafia Mamma,’ ‘Suzume,’ ‘Renfield’

Critics review the latest films: “Mafia Mamma,” “Suzume,” “Beau is Afraid” and “Renfield.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Creed III,” “Palm Trees and Powerlines,” “Blueback,” and “Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Creed III,’ ‘Blueback,’ ‘Operation Fortune’ and more

Critics review the latest film releases: “Creed III,” “Palm Trees and Powerlines,” “Blueback,” and “Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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