Wheels (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Wheels,” as it pushes you into feeling nostalgic for a story that isn’t your own, creates a pleasing lull as you watch a young man fall in love and pursue being a DJ.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Hubie Halloween (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
As with most of Adam Sandler’s Netflix releases, “Hubie Halloween” will be a welcome addition to Sandler’s fans, and all others will question why “” got cancelled and this funded?
Jiang Ziya (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Like “Ne Zha,” “Jiang Ziya” feels like an epic that can appeal to children but doesn’t lose the adults watching in the process.
Spontaneous (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Spontaneous” is one of the rare films that aims to make you laugh, feel, and connect that, for the most part, succeeds in everything it set out to do.
Cut Throat City (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Cut Throat City” has noted performances from T.I. and Terrance Howard but, as for the rest of the movie…
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Secret Society of Second-Born Royals” won’t ease your MCU fix, but it’s good enough on its own to want to see more.
Enola Holmes (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
When it comes to “Enola Holmes,” it never escapes its association with Sherlock Holmes, and thus struggles with establishing itself beyond Sherlock’s shadow.
The Never List (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Never List” deserves props for not making sex the key to its lead coming of age, it barely presents anything beyond wasted potential.
Whipped (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
“Whipped” may feel longer than it needs to be and has an unnecessary twist, but the end result is what you hope for and expect.
A Long Time Coming (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“A Long Time Coming” explores the complexities of Asian Americans and an older generation’s perspective on the Black Lives Matter protests.
The Paramedic (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Paramedic is a stern reminder of why closure isn’t needed, no matter what your ex says. Take what you can, and DON’T LOOK BACK!
Unpregnant (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
A film about a young woman trying to get an abortion and keeping it from everyone due to imposed shame – yet it is also a comedy.
The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The Babysitter: Killer Queen may not have the same pizazz when it comes to kill scenes, but the inclusion of Jenna Ortega does take things up a notch.
The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While it does follow the usual romantic comedy conventions, between Viswanathan as lead, and the multiple scene-stealing supporting cast, you’ll love The Broken Hearts Gallery.
The Owners (2020)- Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Owners is strange in so many ways, but not enough to scare you, creep you out, or be notable.
#Alive – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
#Alive, with its small speaking cast, but high stakes, makes for an awesome, albeit simple, zombie movie.
DTF (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
I want you to imagine a documentary in which the subject goes out of their way to go against everything agreed upon and is hellbent on chaos. That’s DTF.
Words on Bathroom Walls (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
If you don’t have a compromised immune system and the people in your community aren’t reckless, Words on Bathroom Walls is the perfect reason to head back to theaters.
Love, Guaranteed (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Love, Guaranteed, starring Damon Wayans Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook, may not become anyone’s go-to romantic comedy, but it’ll undoubtedly be in Netflix’s top 10 for a few weeks.
Freaks – You’re One of Us (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Freaks – You’re One of Us lays the groundwork for a potential superhero franchise, just on a smaller scale than what we often see.
All Roads To Pearla (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
All Roads to Pearla has all the ingredients necessary to have some element of shock to it, but they just don’t come together as you need them to.
The Argument (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
The Argument tries to have it both ways. It wants you to watch it devolve into utter madness yet maintain just enough control to make you laugh as you cringe.
All Together Now (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
All Together Now will likely cause you to cry, one way or the other.
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
In the last play Tyler Perry portrays Madea, we get one final reminder of why, despite some controversy, Madea is a renowned figure.
The Burnt Orange Heresy (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the banter and romance between the leads will surely draw you in, the conversations about art, and the male lead’s ego, do leave you on a sour note.
Chemical Hearts (2020) – Review/ Summary
Chemical Hearts is draining, in the best way, as it takes you through the emotional toll of not just healing, but shedding your childhood and expectations.
The Spring We Never Had (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The Spring We Never Had is classic Wong Fu which gets you so emotionally invested that when things don’t head towards the ideal, you will yell at your screen.
Skin: A History of Nudity In The Movies – Review/ Summary
While Skin: A History of Nudity In The Movies is informative, it’s utter lack of perspective for people of color, beyond Pam Grier, is a HUGE oversight.
Spree – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
You’ll either weirdly find Spree funny, disgusting, or something which might make you paranoid about ever using a ridesharing app ever again.
Project Power (2020)- Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Netflix has released a new action movie, with people who can become superheroes! But, is it all big-budget visual effects or something more?
An Easy Girl (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Is “An Easy Girl” yet another coming of age film that is formulaic and lacks a standout feature? Read on to find out.
The Tax Collector (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Tax Collector” may give you your fix if you’re looking for a violent movie, it doesn’t have much else to offer.
The Secret Garden (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Yet another adaptation of “The Secret Garden” has arrived! But, is this one worth watching?
Work It (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
Liza Koshy & Sabrina Carpenter star in a dance movie that has a few kinks but is it overall enjoyable?
The Sunlit Night (2020) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
While Jenny Slate’s character finds herself a pleasant and relatable wakeup call, all that happens around her may lead to a raised eyebrow or indifference.
An American Pickle (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As with most Seth Rogen movies, it’s not about the comedy as much as a person challenging themselves and dealing with what is holding them back.
Almost Love (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Almost Love” is good enough to get you invested into the characters, but not to the point of pushing everyone you know to see it.
Black Is King (2020) – Review/ Summary
“Black Is King” belongs in the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and is another example of Beyoncé setting hard to follow precedents.
Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If you ever wanted to hear old head logic, mixed in with some of the best one-lines, “Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison” has what you need.
