Masquerade

Running time: 93 mins

Watch out world, Joi is on the scene. True, she just quit her job and found out - the hard way - that her boyfriend is gay, but sometimes you have to start all over to get it right. New city, new job and Joi is ready for anything. Anything but a devastatingly handsome but overly condescending boss, a backstabbing best friend and an overbearing mother with way too much attitude. Masquerade is a heartwarming, fun, romantic comedy for today. Light, engaging dialogue, well-drawn, well-played supporting roles, a case of mistaken identity and beautiful actors and actresses with great hair. What else do you need? A great soundtrack? Don't worry; it's got one of those, too. You'll leave Masquerade with a smile on your face. Preceded by: Room 302. A powerful, engaging film that explores the multifaceted, ever-volatile relationship between American black and white women. Set a few months after the historic O.J. Simpson verdict. Director: Erma Elzy-Jones; A Short Story for My Son. Storytelling is the essence of so much in African American culture, we often forget that stories can teach and entertain. Reflecting on history, this is a gut-wrenching tale about the injustice of slavery. Director: Alphonzo Wesson. Reviewed by Kristina Batiste