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Lovia Gyarkye

Arts & Culture Critic

Lovia Gyarkye is the Arts and Culture Critic at The Hollywood Reporter, where she reviews film, TV and the occasional Broadway show. Previously, she was an editor at The New York Times‘ monthly print section for kids and a researcher for The New York Times Book Review. Her essays and reviews have been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vogue and The Nation.

‘Little Death’ Review: David Schwimmer in a Darren Aronofsky-Produced Film That Trips Over Its Own Ambitions

Talia Ryder and Dominic Fike co-star in Jack Begert's satire about thwarted ambition and stolen goods.

‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ Review: An Enlightening Debut Doc Dives Into the Past to Ponder the Digital Future

Two women investigate the real person behind an educational software from the '80s, raising urgent questions about our relationship to technology.

‘Will & Harper’ Review: Will Ferrell and Harper Steele Charm Their Way Through an Endearing Road Trip Doc

After the former SNL writer came out as trans, she and the comedian traveled across America to process her transition and reaffirm their friendship.

‘Rob Peace’ Review: Chiwetel Ejiofor Crafts a Conventional but Stirring True Story of Talent, Struggle and Tragedy

The actor helms and stars alongside Mary J. Blige, Jay Will and Camila Cabello in an adaptation of Jeff Hobbs' book about a gifted young man reconciling his past and his future.

‘In the Summers’ Review: A Quiet Debut Poetically Explores Forgiveness Between Parent and Child

Alessandra Lacorazza's first feature chronicles the relationship between a father and his two kids over four summers.

‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Dawn Porter’s Ebullient Tribute to a Singular R&B Balladeer

The director's latest documentary, which counts Jamie Foxx and Colin Firth as producers, explores Luther Vandross' career and personal struggles.

‘Sugarcane’ Review: A Powerful Reckoning With Indigenous Canadian History

Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie's documentary investigates the abusive legacy and devastating impact of Catholic-run Native American missionary schools.

‘Winner’ Review: Emilia Jones Takes on the U.S. Government in Overly Jaunty Reality Winner Dramedy

Susanna Fogel ('Cat Person') helms a coming-of-age film tracing how a former NSA translator became an unlikely American hero.

‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ Review: André Holland Shines in Artist Titus Kaphar’s Sensitive Debut

The 'Moonlight' and 'Passing' actor stars alongside Andra Day and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in this Sundance premiere about a father's attempt to reconcile with his son.

‘Sasquatch Sunset’ Review: Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg Play Bigfoots in a Sometimes Poignant, Sometimes Trying Zellner Brothers Film

The actors embrace their wild side in this look at a year in the life of a Sasquatch family.

‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’ Review: Exhilarating Doc Takes Relationship Issues to New Heights

Filmmaker Jeff Zimbalist ('Favela Rising') chronicles the harrowing story of how two Russian daredevils saved their romance by climbing one of the world's tallest buildings.

‘Lift’ Review: Kevin Hart and Gugu Mbatha-Raw Team Up in F. Gary Gray’s Clunky Heist Flick

The 'Straight Outta Compton' director helms a Netflix feature about an alliance between an internationally wanted thief and an Interpol officer.