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Carla Renata

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  • Freelance Reporter and Film Critic, Freelance
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Carla Renata is the Creator/Host of The Curvy Critic with Carla Renata which has over 14 million views on YouTube. A graduate of Howard University, her work has been featured in Variety, The Wrap and RogerEbert.com. She has been a Guest Host on Turner Classic Movies, Fox 11-LA, Good Day LA, ITV, BBC, Al-Jazeera and CNN

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'Tuner' Hits All The Right Notes With Breakout Stars Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu

'Tuner' Hits All The Right Notes With Breakout Stars Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu

Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu shine in"Tuner," a musical drama film from director Daniel Roher.

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'Hamnet': Chloé Zhao Unveils a Wildly Emotional Cinematic Triumph at Telluride

'Hamnet': Chloé Zhao Unveils a Wildly Emotional Cinematic Triumph at Telluride

Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao unveiled her new film "Hamnet," starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, a…

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Colin Farrell Delivers a Tour de Force Performance in Edward Berger's 'Ballad of a Small Player'

Colin Farrell Delivers a Tour de Force Performance in Edward Berger's 'Ballad of a Small Player'

From the Telluride Film Festival, "Conclave" director Edward Berger unveils his next film "The Ballad of a Sm…

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The Great Performances of 2023 | Features | Roger Ebert

The Great Performances of 2023 | Features | Roger Ebert

On some of our favorite performances of the last year in film.

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'The Color Purple' Review: Broadway Adaptation Stuns With Powerhouse Performances, Crowd-Pleasing...

'The Color Purple' Review: Broadway Adaptation Stuns With Powerhouse Performances, Crowd-Pleasing...

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks standout amongst a powerful ensemble cast in this new reimagining of "Th…

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The Cultural Impact of The Little Mermaid Is Defining Its Success

The Cultural Impact of The Little Mermaid Is Defining Its Success

Despite cultural and misogynistic attacks, "The Little Mermaid" has cultural impact that goes beyond the scre…

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Rena Owen Steals The Show in Disney’s Live-Action Moana

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By Carla Renata Verified
| The Curvy Film Critic
Tiny Bubbles, Pearly Shells, Don Ho and hula are imbedded within my early childhood when my Dad was stationed in Kailua, Hawaii. I  still remember learning pidgin (a language that natives speak), the meanings and movements of Hula, leaving my shoes at the door (a habit I still embrace today) and running my first and only marathon up and over Diamondhead.
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Anne Hathaway is Stupendous in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

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By Carla Renata Verified
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Christopher Nolan is known for wide, sweeping epic storytelling. That type of cinematic narrative has earned him praise among his colleagues, casts and critics alike. And now, he has leaped into Greek mythology with both feet sharing one of the most beloved literary tales of all time Homer’s “The Odyssey,” which follows Odysseus (Matt Damon) on a grueling  journey home after the Trojan War.
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The Invite is Giving Bob&Carol&Ted&Alice Mixed with Edward Albee Energy

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By Carla Renata Verified
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“One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry.” Oscar Wilde had a wicked sense of humor and never more present than when it came to the subject of marriage. It’s this quote at the start of the film that will give audiences a glimpse of the journey we are about to embark upon. Directed by the fantabulous Olivia Wilde (who also stars as Angela),” The Invite” is introduced to Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angela’s marriage while it is treading on thin ice.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working for BET

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

It gives news by the second as opposed to twice a day on network television

Awards

FabTV

2019 - Best On Camera Host

Capital Cities Web Awards

2021 - Best News/Entertainment Program and Host
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