Sleight – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sleight may not deliver the Black superhero movie you might crave, but it is surely an appetizer for what is likely to come in the future.
Mixed (Divisive)
Due to this movie having a few quirks, of which may work for some and for others be a problem, we believe your enjoyment of this movie will depend on your taste.
Tramps – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Tramps as a romance film works but is pretty lackluster when it comes to everything else.
Sand Castle – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Sand Castle doesn’t do anything new or thought-provoking with the war genre. It just reminds you of the trauma both sides go through.
Leap (Ballerina) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Despite your usual Weinstein Company delays, Leap or Ballerina is surprisingly touching and the only quip that can really be made deals with the music and villain.
Little Boxes – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If Get Out is the horror version of what Black folk fear they may go through in the suburbs, Little Boxes depicts what for some is the reality.
The Fate of the Furious – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
While most franchises run out of gas by the 2nd sequel, The Fate of the Furious finds a way to push out another hit thanks to the reminder that, at the end of the day, it is all about family.
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
For those who have followed WB Animation’s darker cartoon versions of the Batman franchise, especially dealing with Damien, this pretty much maintains previously established standards.
We Don’t Belong Here – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In one of Anton Yelchin’s final films, we are reminded not just of his brilliance, but how excellent the movies he decided to be a part of.
Ali and Nino – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
As someone who primarily watches western media, the idea of a film which tells the history of a Muslim majority nation and shows its characters as lovers, the oppressed, and allowing us to see how they fought for their freedom, is rare. So rare I could not help myself and had to watch this. Though,…
Beauty and the Beast – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Beauty and the Beast may not capture the magic of the original, but the melodrama added on to fill in the missing backstories of a few characters makes this live action remake just a tinsey bit worth it.
Custody – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Custody seems more like a pilot for a brand new show than a stand alone movie. But, even with that said, it is worth checking it out.
The Salesman [Forushande] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
I always found it strange when a film is nominated for Best Foreign Film yet none of the actors are nominated for anything, it isn’t nominated for best picture, nor is best director part of the nominations. Which isn’t a setup to say this film is horrible, but more so that it definitely isn’t for…
The Last Word – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
As a woman who spent most of her career fighting to see her vision come true, even at the costs of her relationships, comes to terms with her mortality. She questions her legacy and how one girl should, and is, going to write it.
Before I Fall – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Before I Fall is the type film which makes you want to read the book. For you can tell there was probably quite a bit cut which would have, in a rare fashion, made the movie even better.
How To Tell You’re a Douchebag – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A handsome entitled young man gets his heartbroken and after the usual cleanse in which he goes through a bunch of women, he finds one he wants to invest in. Thing is, is that feeling mutual? Characters Worth Noting Ray Livingston (Charles Brice) | Rochelle Marseilles (DeWanda Wise) | Paul (Alexander C. Mulzac) |…
As You Are – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
“As You Are” makes it seem Amandla Stenberg is ready to make it so she won’t simply be known as Rue all grown up and a social-political figure
Paterson – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) A long time ago I took this off my schedule since I just felt this wasn’t worth a trip to the city, I then pushed it back some more. However, with it being a kind of quiet week I had the time to watch this so I gave it a shot….
It’s Only the End of the World (Juste la fin du monde) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) There is something about French cinema that, I guess since I don’t live in France, makes the topics and characters just seem so refreshing to watch. Like a cleanse to your palate, for a lack of a better term. Yet, while they may present new and different stories, that doesn’t mean…
The Wedding Ringer – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Kevin Hart, with the assistance of Josh Gad and Jenifer Lewis, combines his comedic talents with a character which isn’t solely focused on bringing you the laughs. Which strangely is a good thing.
John Wick: Chapter 2 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) John Wick is back and while the movie isn’t as lean as the first, with a bit more comedic moments and fights that will make you wince, you learn to deal with the extra fat. Trigger Warning(s): Movie Contains Person Slashing Their Wrists Noted Actor(s) John Wick (Keanu Reeves) | Santino…
Dom Hemimgway – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview If the word “Debauchery” doesn’t have Dom Hemingway’s picture next to it, needless to say, someone is going to have their ass kicked! Review (with Spoilers) I heard of Dom Hemingway ages ago while watching The Graham Norton Show, but with no US release date, I honestly forgot about it. Fast forward a few…
Long Nights Short Mornings – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Through a series of women, all very likable, we come to understand what kind of person James is and why he may never be happy.
The Space Between Us – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Space Between Us is cheesy and cute and while it has experienced a series of delays from August to December to now, it seems more so to avoid serious competition than because it is a terrible movie.
Grantham and Rose – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A road trip film in which, yes, the characters may travel far, but it doesn’t seem they really grow or evolve that much.
Digimon Adventure tri: Part 2 – Determination [Ketsui] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Digimon returns for another round and while there isn’t a huge amount of action or compelling fights, we do get to see the challenges which come from being a DigiDestined who still has to go to school and have a life outside of the digital world.
Digimon Adventure tri: Part 1 – Reunion [Saikai] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Like so many kids who were born in the 90s, many of my arguments dealt with which was better and often it would be one cartoon vs. another. For me, I was a devoted Digimon fan up until the 3rd season in which I had to tap out since the quality faded. However, now…
The New Edition Story (Part 3) [Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) And so the telepic comes to an end by bringing us to what led up to the first in the first part and then diving into the guys’ personal issues such as drug abuse and divorce.
The New Edition Story (Part 2) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As the members of New Edition transition from kids to teenagers, they are forced to take note of how hard they are working for almost no cash and that their egos are driving the group apart. Noted Actor(s) Ronnie (Keith Powers) | Ralph (Algee Smith) | Ricky (Elijah Kelly) | Bobby…
Bessie – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Bessie is the type of film which doesn’t have the same dramatic flair of big screen biopics, but the actors try to compensate by bringing the dead back to life and reintroduce them to a whole new generation. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Be Somebody – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In what seems like a Justin Bieber fan-fic, you surprisingly get a cute little love story. One which benefits more so from the chemistry of the leads than the dialog and journey the two take however. Rating: TV Viewing Characters Worth Noting Jordan Jaye (Matthew Espinosa) & Emily Lowe (Sarah Jeffery)
Hungry Hearts – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview What starts as your generic New York romance evolves into two parents with different ideas of how to raise their child, and with one method posing a possible threat to the child’s health. Trigger Warning(s): Domestic Violence Review (with Spoilers) – Below
La belle personne (The Beautiful Person) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The subject of young love is explored in the sense of it being wonderful, frightening, all-consuming, and sometimes fleeing. Review (with Spoilers) In the pursuit of seeing the filmography of actors I admire, consider this me continuing to see as many Lea Seydoux films as I can. For be it the joy of her…
In a World… – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A film which focuses on the misogyny in Hollywood, within the voice over industry. Well, until it decides to be a romantic comedy.
A Dog’s Purpose – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As someone who never had a dog, much less a pet which was invited into my home, I didn’t feel like I was missing out on much. I didn’t have this needy thing which required me to feed it, walk it, and clean it for its entire life. However, after watching…
I, Daniel Blake – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Often times when films target the poor, it is about them pulling up their bootstraps and eventually being fine at the end. That or doing something illegal to get by. However, with I, Daniel Blake you are reminded that being poor or needing assistance isn’t something which should maintain the negative…
Bad Turn Worse (We Gotta Get Out of This Place) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Two college-bound teens get involved with stealing from a local criminal and have to deal with not only his pursuit of revenge but one more person.
Ballet 422 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Ballet 422 is the type of documentary which more so has the viewer act as a shadow who watches as everyone gears up for a performance vs. being the type of documentary which is almost detective-like and probing. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Bad Moms – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the pursuit of being funny, Bad Moms completely wastes its opportunity to address the issues of trying to be the perfect mom, while still having some fun.
Split – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
While it seemed, for awhile, M. Night Shyamalan would stand tall amongst Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen and other legendary directors who could have a series of flops yet still get financing, it seems he may have something on his hands here. Not a new classic, but definitely something which will win at the box office.
