Chauncey K. Robinson

Chauncey K. Robinson is an award winning journalist and film critic. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, she has a strong love for storytelling and history. She believes narrative greatly influences the way we see the world, which is why she's all about dissecting and analyzing stories and culture to help inform and empower the people.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Chauncey K. Robinson

U.S.

Rittenhouse verdict: Justice served for the right wing
November 23, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
The polarizing case that symbolically put vigilantism on trial will no doubt have rippling repercussions.
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Culture

‘Passing’: A beautiful tragedy with emotional bite
November 10, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson

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News

Trial of far-right poster boy, Kyle Rittenhouse, begins
November 5, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
He crossed state lines from Illinois, murdering two and wounding a third who were protesting a Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times, paralyzing him, but not killing him.
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Culture

‘Rust’ shooting was avoidable: Put worker safety center stage in Hollywood
November 3, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
It can be hard to connect the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the real-world work that makes it all possible. Yet it's now clear Tinsel town will have to reckon with its less-than-glamorous track record...
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Culture

‘Dune’ 2021: A more mature ‘Star Wars’ with an edge
October 21, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Dune the book came first. Paul existed before Luke, and I didn’t feel like I was subliminally being sold toys.
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U.S.

Facebook doesn’t care about you: Tech giant chooses profits over people
October 19, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Facebook doesn’t care about you, your grandmother, or your cat videos.
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Culture

‘The Old Ways’ masterfully centers Mexican indigenous culture at the heart of an exorcism
October 14, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
Come for the exorcism, stay for the compelling story. No holy water required.
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Culture

‘There’s Someone Inside Your House:’ A mid-tier cancel culture slasher flick
October 8, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson
The plot of this story is probably one you’ve heard hundreds of times. Yet, it isn’t the overarching set-up that makes this movie worth watching, but rather the details added within.
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