Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is a thrilling and gorgeous tribute to animation and superheroes, yet it spins more webs than it can handle.
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Fubar (2023): Season 1 – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Fubar” is a callback to his action movies, but you’ll have a better time rewatching those action movies than watch this.
The Top 8 Comedic Performances By Someone Who Wasn’t The Lead Actor
Some of the most memorable moments from your favorite comedies aren’t from the lead actor, but the supporting star!
About My Father (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Sebastian Maniscalco’s “About My Father” showcases a sweet relationship between De Niro and Maniscalco, but it’s coated in forgettable comedy and a story we’ve seen too many times.
American Born Chinese (2023): Season 1 – Review
American Born Chinese is ambitious and nuanced in its Asian American representation, yet there are parts that feel watered down or changed by its Disney overlords.
A Back Lady Sketch Show: Season 4 – Review
A Black Lady Sketch Show may be missing some old cast members, but Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and
Skye Townsend become comedy all-stars.
10 Movies and Shows to Watch for Mental Health Awareness Month
For Mental Health Awareness Month, here are 10 movies and shows that explore mental illness and how it impacts people.
Primo (2023) – Season 1 Review (with Spoilers)
“Primo” will ruffle your hair and give you a big bear hug in this warm and rewarding comedy.
10 Asian-American & Pacific Islander Movies and Shows to Watch for AAPI Month
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, check out some of these movies and shows that convey the upbringing and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders!
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4, Episode 6 “Check Yo’ Slack Every 5 to Stay Alive” – Finale Review
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” ends season 4 with a commitment to chaos and characters that is certain to continue.
Fast X (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fast X” is so entertainingly bad that it might be considered good.
Knights of the Zodiac (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
A summary of how “Knights of the Zodiac ” (2023) ended and whether a prequel or sequel is possible.
Knights of the Zodiac (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Save your time by skipping “Knights of the Zodiac” and read or watch the original 1980s “Saint Seiya” series instead.
Hypnotic (2023) – What Happened, How It Ended, and What Could Come Next
A summary of how “Hypnotic” (2023) ended and whether a prequel or sequel is possible.
Hypnotic (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Robert Rodriguez and Ben Affleck’s “Hypnotic” is a messy but intriguing movie with twists that change the movie’s characters, genre, and entire story.
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4/ Episode 5 “Peek-A-Boob, Your Titty’s Out” – Review
From The Real Housewives of B.C. to watching Thede trying to orgasm, “A Black Lady Sketch Show” delivers its silliest episode this season.
The Mother (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Netflix and Jennifer Lopez’ “The Mother” is an intriguing drama suffocated by a bad action movie.
The Muppets Mayhem (2023): Season 1 – Review and Summary
The Muppets Mayhem is the wackiest and most inspired Muppets project in a near decade.
Double Life (2023) – Movie Review
“Double Life” should have gone through a double edit to make a memorable thriller.
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4, Episode 4 “My Love Language is Words of Defamation” Review
The improv is especially high in “My Love Language is Words of Defamation” which makes for a loose and funny but unfocused episode.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) – Movie Review
Guardians of the Galaxy may be a rocky and exhaustive journey, but its heart in Rocket provides a fitting end to Marvel’s gang of misfits.
Bupkis (2023) – Season 1 Review with Spoilers
“Bupkis” means “nothing of value or significance.” But a show about nothing would still be more interesting than a show about Pete Davidson’s life.
The Tutor (2023) – Movie Review
The Tutor gives Garret Hedlund and Noah Schnapp a chance to play victim and avenger. While the film’s suspense and thrills can be underwhelming, the final twist is memorable.
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4, Episode 3 “Pre Ph.D, Based on a Novel by Sapphire” – Review
A Black Lady Sketch Show continues to be highly relatable with a particular standout performance by Gabrielle Dennis.
To Catch A Killer (2023): Review with Spoilers
“To Catch a Killer” needs to catch one message and stick to it in a pretty but meandering crime story.
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4, Episode 2 “What Kind of Medicine Does Dr. King Practice?” Review
“What Kind of Medicine Does Dr. King Practice?” continues to find A Black Lady Sketch Show in a groove of quick outrageous yet relatable premises.
Beau is Afraid (2023) – Movie Review w/ Spoilers
This nightmare comedy dives into your worst fears. You could love it and you can hate it, but you should really see Beau is Afraid.
Ghosted (2023) – Movie Review with Spoilers
After two hours of little comedy, romance, and confusing action, you’ll wish you would have ghosted this movie after seeing it.
School Spirits (2023) Season 1 Review/Spoilers
Overall, the first season of School Spirits is a fine watch, but needs more intrigue and fun to live up to its title and make a memorable impact.
A Black Lady Sketch Show: Season 4, Episode 1 [Season Premire] “I’m Clappin’ from my Puss” Review
“I’m Clappin’ from My Puss” is a great introduction to why Robin Thede’s A Black Lady Sketch Show is quickly becoming a comedy institution.
Saturday Night Live: Season 48/Episode 18 “Ana de Armas/Karol G” Review
Ana de Armas is team player in a charming and fun Saturday Night Live.
School Spirits: Season 1, Episode 8 “Madison’s Body” (Season Finale) – Review/Spoilers
Questions get answered, answers get questions, and everyone gets to be a detective in the shocking School Spirits finale!
Beef (2023) – Season 1 Review
Beef is fun, frustrating, and always fascinating due to raw performances from Steven Yeun and Ali Wong.
Saturday Night Live: Season 48/Episode 17 “Molly Shannon/Jonas Brothers” Review
Molly Shannon’s anticipated return is hurt by unfocused writing in a disappointing SNL.
School Spirits: Season 1, Episode 7 “Séance Anything” Review/Spoilers
School Spirits is finally balancing its laughs, tears, and mystery in a season highlight.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – Review
Lively animation cannot redeem underdeveloped characters and overstuffed references in the disappointing Super Mario Bros Movie.
Saturday Night Live: Season 48/Episode 16 “Quinta Brunson/Lil Yachty” Review
Quinta Brunson shines in her comedy stardom with a loose and energetic SNL.
School Spirits: Season 1, Episode 6 – “Grave the Last Dance” Review/Spoilers
Jealous teens, dead ends, and music montages make up an underwhelming School Spirits.
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) – Review/Summary
In “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the sheer relentless craft in action will amaze you, exhaust you, then amaze you again.
