this is a film in which nearly every image looks worked over and carefully polished, with no detail left unconsidered; Poe may not stick the landing with 100% success, but along the way she builds a world of imagination, daring and genuine substance
Tayarisha Poe's debut feature, "Selah and the Spades," is a vibe. It's a mood, an atmosphere; a postmodern, arch as hell, highly stylized high school clique drama; an exciting new cinematic voice in Poe, and cements Lovie Simone as a bona fide movie star
in "Selah and the Spades", Tayarisha Poe has created a new classic tale of power, love, hate, loyalty, and betrayal featuring a stunningly talented cast
an unconventional yet quietly confident debut feature; Quietly confident in its unconventional yet clear point of view, "Selah and the Spades" signals a bright future for a promising young filmmaker
"Selah and The Spades" shines brightest with the introduction of fresh talent leading the storytelling. Lovie Simone as Selah brings a level of intensity and ruthlessness to the role that's captivating
by Ann Hornaday [Washington Post ]
by Bradley Gibson [Film Threat ]
