Swimsuit (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
A young girl of Islamic faith has a growing interest in wearing a bikini to her swim meet and decides she isn’t going to ask her mother’s permission.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Footsteps On The Wind (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this music video, you get a sad, animated story that illuminates the lyrics of Sting’s “Inshallah.”
Death & Deathability (A Period Piece) (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Someone call Nickelodeon, Disney, some children’s network because they need to make Death & Deathability (A Period Piece) a series – STAT!
Wouldn’t Mean Nuthin’ (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Wouldn’t Mean Nuthin’ gives you the vibe Black & Sexy TV gave in the early 2010s.
Apart, Together (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Apart, Together is a touching story focused on a woman looking for the daughter she was forced to give up.
The Black Disquision (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
In The Black Disquisition, a young man recaps the moment his parents had to tell him what it means to be Black, and the journey to find Black to be beautiful
What She Said (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
What She Said presents a broad focus on rape as it covers how the survivor feels, those who were there, and what should be done throughout the aftermath.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Eyes Of Tammy Faye reminds you how those who seek money and power exploit and tarnish those who have faith in God.
The Voyeurs (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
With one shock after another, The Voyeurs deserves to be part of a group movie night so you and your friends can share your reactions in real-time.
Time Is Up (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Time Is Up misuses its time with a story that is overdramatic and contains lukewarm dialog and performances.
Kate (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The main thing Kate has to offer is brutal action. As for the story and characters? Like a lot of action films, that is an end to a means.
Zone 414 (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Zone 414 may have all the fixtures of an intriguing sci-fi mystery, but it fails to live up to its potential.
It Takes Three (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Charming at times, while sometimes making the mute button necessary, It Takes Three keeps you engaged despite knowing how it will likely end.
Cinderella (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
As long as you have an appreciation for camp, musical numbers, and corny humor, you’re like this new rendition of Cinderella.
Afterlife of the Party (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While the pacing can be slow at times, Afterlife of the Party does evolve into a fun, sometimes emotional, tale.
She Ball (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While the white girl jokes do get excessive, She Ball does make valuable points if you can get beyond its humor.
Really Love (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Really Love may have one story element we’re all far too used to but beyond that? It’s a swoon-worthy romance film.
The Protégé (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
With twists, flinch-worthy action, comedic moments, and a quality story, this Maggie Q vehicle makes you question why hasn’t she been the star of more action films?
Pollux (2018) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
In a town plagued by the closure of a major factory employer, a handful of boys are trying to make money to maintain some sense of normalcy.
Gameboy (2014) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Four boys steal their school exam papers and make a business from selling the tests, but how will they deal with karma biting them in the ass?
Tree House [Cabane] (2016) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Is it impossible for a group of teen friends to not have at least one love triangle drama?
The Last Day of School (2019) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
What does one do when in need of money, and an old friend offers an illegal but easy way to get it? Which would help your family and relationship immensely?
Gotta (2015) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
No matter how old you get, change is difficult. However, when it is sprung up on you, is it wrong for you to get mad?
Free Guy (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Free Guy presents Ryan Reynolds as you have seen him many times before, but, thankfully, his shtick hasn’t gotten old yet.
Don’t Breathe 2 (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Don’t Breathe 2 improves on the original while revisiting certain scenarios The Blind Man put people through in the first film.
Don’t Breathe (2016) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Don’t Breathe can be added to the list of movies where the would-be villain has a complicated backstory that doesn’t excuse his crimes but allows you to understand their twisted logic.
Coda (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Coda might be one of the few must-see movies on the Apple TV+ platform and perhaps one of the best films focused on a family unit we’ve seen in a long time.
The Kissing Booth 3 – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
One of Netflix’s most identifiable franchises has come to an end, and while some imperfections of past entries remain, fans will be satisfied by the conclusion.
Respect (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Respect puts respect on Aretha Franklin’s name while still addressing her demons, sordid relationships, and her father.
The Suicide Squad (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
James Gunn brings his style/ the Marvel formula to DC and creates one of the funniest, tear-inducing, action-packed DC movies ever.
Masquerade (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Masquerade is the type of film which heavily relies on its ending to make up for nearly the entire movie.
The Boy Behind The Door (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While immensely frustrating sometimes, it is because The Boy Behind The Door gets you so invested that you hope for the best but expect the worst.
Resort To Love (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Resort To Love approaches the line towards being messy, as unresolved feelings nearly destroy a wedding.
Pink Opaque (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
In Pink Opaque, we watch as its lead confronts an unstable present, a covered up past, and an uncertain future, as they deal with homelessness.
Here After (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While Here After fka Faraway Eyes takes a bit to warm up to, it’s all smooth sailing once the focus becomes the lead couple.
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop may not have the best pacing, but when at its best, it’ll make you swoon and potentially have you teary-eyed.
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) – Summary/ Review (wth Spoilers)
Gunpowder Milkshake is a simplistic shoot-em-up featuring Russian mobsters, leads recovering quickly, and issues caused by absent parents.
How I Became A Superhero (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
How I Became A Superhero reminds you that superpowers have long lost their luster as a hook, and you need good characters and a story.
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions may make you think the rooms would be more elaborate and attendees savvier, but that is not the case.
