“Queen And Slim” (***1/2 out of four) was a harrowing melodrama about an African-American couple (Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith) out on their first date which takes numerous unexpected twists and turns when they are pulled over by a racist cop and kill him and then take it on the run. And that’s just the beginning of the story! Riveting character study is enhanced by crackerjack direction by Melina Matsoukas who takes the story in a multitude of different directions but yet keeps the strong focus on the two characters and two strong performances. Bokeem Woodbine, Chloe Sevigny, and Flea all turn in unexpected but strong cameos which add to film’s flashy and spontaneous style.