Actor David Oyelowo has spent his career tackling harrowing stories of racism and those that overcame it – from Martin Luther King, Jr. in “Selma” to King Seretse Khama in “A United Kingdom.” Ironically, the film of his that has gotten the most ridiculous racist reaction is his most recent movie, “Come Away,” which has very little to do with racism as a subject.   

“Come Away” stars David and Angelina Jolie as parents to Peter Pan and Alice (of Wonderland) and serves as a prequel of sorts to the more well-known fantasy adventures of both Peter & Alice.

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Well, at least we still have movies – even if theaters are still relatively no-go zones. For all its ensuing stress, November has a strong list of films on its slate, some of which have already built significant buzz following rounds on the film festival circuit this year (some of which even premiered in 2019, approximately 20 years ago.) In the line-up, there’s a return of David Fincher, some of the finest animation in recent years, leading performances from perennial favorite Carrie Coon, and Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan as lovers.

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Within 10 seconds of the trailer for “Come Away,” you can tell the film is full of magic. And that means literally full of magic, as the film tells the story of two young children, Alice and Peter, who experience life in much the same way as their fairy tale namesakes. However, the film is far from a lighthearted experience, as there are plenty of real-world issues worrying the young children.

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What do you do when Hollywood has already recently made films based on “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter Pan?” You surely can’t do just another remake. How about you do a prequel that combines both classic tales into one? That’s the ticket!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, that’s exactly what director Brenda Chapman, best known for her Oscar-winning animated film “Brave,” is set to do.

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