Jahil continues to use “Big Trouble” as a means to reestablish himself and while he begins to reclaim some of his former glory, Cotton is starting to bottom out. Also, Derek makes a foolish mistake which could cost him, and maybe Alex, everything.
“The Mitigation of Competition” Overview As Susan and Cosima work on technical aspects, Sarah and Rachel are going for different methods to bring Evie down, and Helena reappears to check up on her sestras. Trigger Warning(s): Suicide (Post-death) | Body Horror | Graphic Murder | Blood (Gore) |
The Watsons Go To Birmingham is a book, I believe, I had to read sometime in Middle School. Unfortunately I don’t remember one bit of it, but if this film don’t do it justice, than I doubt any other would. For, we have the established Anika Noni Rose and Wood Harris playing the parents,…
Being a fan of the original Chaos;Head and Steins;Gate series, I was waiting a long time for this OVA to be released. The original, though originally just a silly anime, got serious and made me cry tears. And, the OVA did as well, for while there were stronger episodes in the series than the OVA is…
My Brother, The Devil may not have any recognizable names to draw you in, but the trailer gives you a certain amount of intrigue. We see young love, violence, homosexuality and family. All together, the trailer sets you up and the movie knocks you out.
Like with Blackfish, I discovered the existence of The Invisible War through watching Bill Maher’s Real Time. The subject matter for The Invisible War, in some ways, shares some similarities with Blackfish in the sense that something preventable was ignored and covered up. But, rather than it be a whale which was the subject to…
Honestly, even being a person of color, I didn’t know the story of Oscar Grant really until I saw Fruitvale Station, and the main reason I saw this movie was because of Melonie Diaz; and because there hasn’t been too many movies featuring people of color, especially black people, not done by Tyler Perry, and…
Best of It’s easy to recognize your truth in retrospect. What’s hard is being true in the moment. — Imperial Dreams An old lifer once told you, ‘All men suffer loss.’ But you know now that not all losses are the same. Only the ones that stop you from ever fighting again make you…
After several years of reviewing TV series and Anime, there is one thing that has always been clear: a Strong Central Character is necessary. There are multiple reasons why, but I’ve narrowed it down to two. The first reason is marketability.
Human Raw Material Overview Things slow down a bit as the episode takes aim at Brightborn and Felix’s new sister Adele. Leading to nothing too great or drastic being revealed, but a reintroduction of Krystal, Cosima getting to do an investigation, with Donnie of all people, and a reminder that Allison used to be a…
Overview Adam Jensen is back and on a new case. One in which he is trying to investigate one terrorist attack and stop a forthcoming one. Trigger Warning(s) Everything you’d normally expect from an M rated game Play Through Time Approximately 48 Hours
Anton Yelchin is one of those actors who, I feel, have a sort of Tom Cruise or Will Smith appeal. And while I haven’t seen his two biggest films, Star Trek and Terminator Salvation, I am quite a fan of Like Crazy, Charlie Bartlett, House of D, and a few other of his movies. Alongside…
I stumbled upon this film accidentally and took a leap of faith on watching it since IMDb didn’t, as they usually do, have a trailer available and searching the movie’s title didn’t point me in any direction to find one. However, from the poster I saw a bunch of happy- go-lucky kids playing in a…
Like many people who grew up in the 90s, part of my childhood fantasies were going to Disney World and going to SeaWorld. Of course, neither of which were close, or affordable, so that never happened. But, going to both places, especially Disney World, never leaves your hopes and dreams, and seemingly becomes the type…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Consider Kiki the spiritual successor to Paris is Burning but with a stronger focus on the background of key characters and with a less jaded, and tired of it all, perspectives. For despite each and every struggle we see, there remains hope. You may not fully understand why, but you can…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) The Trans List, in many ways, seems like the thereafter or “Where Are They Now” sequel to Laverne Cox’s The T Word. For with each struggle as a child, teen or young adult, you have this person who made it. They sometimes aren’t 100% sure how, but here they are. Alive,…
Paris is Burning is, without question, a legendary piece of cinema. To speak on excellent documentaries and skip this one shows the many issues with any type of film study class. I say this since, often, films featuring people of color are looked over and not mentioned when it comes to said classes. You’d sooner…
While predictable at times, Fade brings seldom heard voices to the stage. One which verbalizes a familiar tale with a different culture as the focus.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As we get to know the woman of Monterey, surprisingly Madeline almost seems like the normal one. Especially as the state of Celeste’s relationship is revealed and Jane’s vulnerability makes you question her mental state.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As the intimacy between Kellen and Wavy gets noticed by third parties, you will find yourself having to constantly remember the age gap before you fall in love with the idea of these two being more than friends.
After slitting his wrist a man waits to die for he believes he lost the only thing worth living for. That is until he is reminded that there are still people who want, need, and potentially love him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd2d1BEIeIs Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) The Arrangement screams “This is our take on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’” relationship. Yet, despite the very weird nods to that couple, we are presented with what surely will become some people’s guilty pleasure. Noted Actors Megan (Christine Evangelista) | Annika (Courtney Paige) | Kyle (Josh Henderson) | Terrence…
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) |…
“The Collapse of Nature” Episode Overview Orphan Black returns and in order to introduce a new clone, M.K., we flashback and primarily focus on Beth. Episode Rating: Getting Better Review Summary While I did put Orphan Black on the cutting block last year when I was doing way too many reviews, I caught up with…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) I have often noted that I’ve stuck with Emerald City more so because it isn’t destined for 24 drawn out episodes. However, as of this episode, I think things might get exciting. For there are a lot of pieces on the chess board moved around, and a few very important pieces…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) With the rise of YouTube and various other online platforms giving birth to comedians, it has made it seem that just being funny was all it took to become a professional. However, the 50+ stand-up comedians involved in this documentary remind you that being funny is good and all, but that’s…
“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
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) After a recap episode, and two commentators thoroughly breaking down what has gone on, Youjo Senki is seen with new eyes and understanding as it picks up where it left off.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) With Hisashi setting up a gig for The Fallen Moon, and Fuuka wanting to have an original song for their debut, she is forced to address her suppressed feelings in order to write.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) I had serious intentions of dropping this show. Between my usual Thursday movies, The Quad, anime, and soon to be Greenleaf, Thursday was packed and spilling over into Friday, sometimes Saturday. Yet, while The Quad I’m still uneasy about, this show keeps getting better and better. So it may be time…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) This episode strongly focuses on Noriko and Mugi’s date and while she has only been seen as a brat and an annoyance thus far, in this episode you’ll genuinely connect with her. Especially if you ever fell in love with one of your friends.
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) You know how in 2009 people said Orphan would negatively affect adoption rates and how movies like Split give a bad name to those with dissociative identity disorder? Well, Get Out may likely make Black men think twice when it comes to dating white women. Noted Actor(s) Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) |…
Overview If there is one thing Norma has been trying to give Norman all his life, it is a sense of normalcy. Something which seemingly maybe at its end. Review (with Spoilers) Norman has been crazy lucky this season. He got his first real taste of love, outside of his mother; accidently murdered someone, and…
Overview Someone is convicted of Blair’s murder, and Nick seemingly is ready to bury a few more bodies in the grave. Review (with Spoilers) With Cody gone, the focus of the show seems geared toward a stronger focus on the drug war between the Morgan and Ford family, as well as Blair’s murder. Both of…
Overview With one episode left, honestly “The Box” doesn’t make for an exciting episode to hype us for the finale. Review (with Spoilers) Though I’m not sure what the ratings are, I do feel Bates Motel does have a sort of sophomore slump going on. If just because, despite the finale being next week, I…
Overview Norman being sensitive and emotional ends up leading to quite an issue with Cody. Review (with Spoilers) In this episode, Norma finally achieves something in her life, without it being significantly tainted, and naturally this is when Norman’s life is just about to fall apart. Making it seem that as close as the two…
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Eva has a dinner party and because this show thrives on borderline ridiculous drama, naturally the evening gets ruined. Though partly by someone you wouldn’t expect to cause drama.
Overview While love is in the air for many, it seems like this maybe just the calm before the storm. Review (with Spoilers) In this episode, it seems most of the main cast may have found someone. Norma has George, who is absent this episodes; Emma has the weed dealer, whose name escapes me; Norman…
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