Gina Prince By the wood, “The Woman King”
Ryan Coogler, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Jordan Peele, “Nope”
Baz Luhrmann,
“Elvis” Sarah Polley,
“Women Talking”
Even this early, Gina Prince-Bythewood is an easy pick. “The Woman King” is a towering accomplishment. She marshals all the skills necessary to make an epic full of fantastic images, characterizations and performances.