The Whitewashed Tombs: Reflecting on Medicine, Printing, and Writing as Lifelong Practices
Writing and Medicine: A Shared Commitment to Lifelong Improvement As an author and former medical doctor, the release of my latest novel...
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Kwei Jones Quartey
KWEI JONES QUARTEY | BLOG
Kwei Quartey, MD, blogs about African writing and literature, African mysteries, being a Ghanaian-American writer, travel to Africa and beyond, human rights, politics, popular culture, and medicine.
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kweiquartey
- Aug 7
- 4 min
The Start Of A New Era?
Dread and Depression: The Re-Election Campaign of President Biden As President Biden campaigned for re-election, a cloud of dread and...
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kweiquartey
- Jul 19
- 1 min
THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS SNEAK PEEK VIDEO
Here it is! Click here to pre-order THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS
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kweiquartey
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Behind the Scenes: How I Created THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS
The Seed of an Idea for THE WHITEWASHED TOMBS In the third novel of the Emma Djan series, LAST SEEN IN LAPAZ, I hinted that Jojo, Emma's...
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kweiquartey
- Jun 14
- 2 min
The 10 Most Hackneyed and Ridiculous Tropes in Crime Movies
Crime movies are a beloved genre, full of suspense, drama, and action. But let's face it, they can also be chock-full clichés ranging...
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kweiquartey
- Mar 9
- 4 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews--20: Who Will Take Home the Gold? Predicting the 2024 Oscar Winners
THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES ARTS AND SCIENCES 96TH OSCAR CEREMONY IS MARCH 10, 2024 Predicting Oscar winners: Academy Awards forecasts...
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kweiquartey
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-19--Oscar 2024: “Poor Things"
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024.] In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or...
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kweiquartey
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-18--Oscar 2024 : “Anatomy Of A Fall”
Plot Overview "Anatomy of a Fall" plunges us into a chilling narrative where Sandra Voyter, portrayed by the spellbinding Sandra Huller,...
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kweiquartey
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-17--Oscar 2024 : “American Fiction."
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024. Until then, I’ll review as many Best Picture films as possible.] In my film reviews,...
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kweiquartey
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-16--Oscar 2024 : “Killers of The Flower Moon”
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024. Until then, I’ll review as many Best Picture films as possible.] In my film reviews,...
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kweiquartey
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-15--Oscar 2024 : “Oppenheimer”
[The 2024 Oscars will take place on March 10, 2024. Until then, I’ll review as many Best Picture films as possible.] In my film reviews,...
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kweiquartey
- Jan 15
- 2 min
10 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Unearthing the Lesser-Known
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of the Civil Rights Movement, is often celebrated for his iconic roles and speeches. However,...
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kweiquartey
- Jan 7
- 3 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-14: Is Netflix’s “Good Grief" Worth the Pain?
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
- Dec 20, 2023
- 3 min
Kwei’s Film Reviews-13: Is Netflix’s Rom-Com "Single All The Way" Worth the Watch?
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
- Dec 17, 2023
- 3 min
Discovering New Worlds: Exploring Literature through OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF and THE MISSING AMERICAN
Octavia's Bookshelf: A Tribute to Diversity and Literary Legacy Homage to a great novelist In the vibrant heart of Pasadena, a new...
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kweiquartey
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min
★ KWEI’S FILM REVIEWS-12: “Something From Tiffany's” on Prime Video
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
- Dec 6, 2023
- 2 min
★ KWEI’S FILM REVIEWS-11: “Candy Cane Lane” on Prime Video
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
- Nov 27, 2023
- 2 min
★ KWEI’S FILM REVIEWS-10: “Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story"
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
- Nov 23, 2023
- 3 min
★ KWEI’S FILM REVIEWS-9: Thanksgiving Film Feast: Double Delight Reviews!
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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kweiquartey
- Nov 19, 2023
- 3 min
★ KWEI’S FILM REVIEWS-8: “RUSTIN”
In my film reviews, I start with the benchmark of five stars and then deduct half or one point if the film falls short in any of the...
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