Here Lies Love (2023) – Theater Review and Summary
“Here Lies Love” is a funky history lesson with heart to spare, and it signals the potential create future that Broadway has to offer.
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy – Part 2 (2023) – Review and Summary
Part 2 of “Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy” focuses on the murder investigation and with Taye Diggs in it less, it means more drama from the caricatures of Lance’s past lovers.
The Creator (2023) – Review and Summary
As emotionally stirring as it is beautiful, “The Creator” presents the worst case scenario for humanity’s relationship with robots in such a way that the film has the potential to be seen as a modern classic at best or underrated at worse.
The WGA Strike Ends and What That Means for Us
The WGA strike is now over, but what did they get, why is it important, and how does it impact us as viewers?
Sex Education: Season 4/ Episode 4 – Recap and Review
Maeve’s return leads to Otis dropping everything but, in his absence, Eric and Ruby are given time to reflect. Also, other relationships begin to form.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Treehouse of the Dead” – Recap and Review
Akira finally makes it home, but a few new people in Gunma don’t fit in with the down-home, rural vibe.
Barber (2023) – Review and Summary
“Barber” has two competing lead storylines, between its lead character’s personal life and case, that conflict and don’t complement each other well.
Sex Education: Season 4/ Episode 3 – Recap and Review
As Otis and Ruby rekindle their bond, Eric lives his best life with Abbi’s people, and Mr. Groff shows he is truly trying to be better.
Sex Education: Season 4/ Episode 2 – Recap and Review
As Otis continues to show he sucks at handling any relationships which is his own, Eric opens the door for us getting to know Abbi better, and Jackson has something new to ask Otis about.
Playing Sam (2023) – Review and Summary
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 2/ Episode 12 “I Want To Tell You” – Recap and Review
With Rudy and Sylphie confessing their feelings comes the question of how she will handle his ED and whether the first half of the season ends on a high note or one which is bittersweet.
Sex Education: Season 4/ Episode 1 – Recap and Review
“Sex Education” enters its final season with many familiar faces missing but with a notable slew of new characters to take up their screen time.
HoriMiya: Season 2/ Episode 13 “Graduation” – Recap and Review [Finale]
It’s graduation day at Katagiri High School, and while there aren’t tear-filled goodbyes, there are moments for viewers that may bring a tear to your eye.
Vicious Affair (2023) – Review and Summary
If you’ve seen anything similar to “Vicious Affair,” I can guarantee you this movie’s only difference is who is in the cast.
Ready To Love: Season 9/ Episode 12 “The Finale” – Recap and Review
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It’s time for final decisions, and, as usual, we don’t end up with three final couples. However, do we at least end up with one that’s believable?
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 8 “Who Shot Ya?” – Recap and Review [Mid-Season Finale]
In its mid-season finale, Kevin says his final goodbye, as do a few others, as Alicia and other new characters push the idea they soon will take up the screen time of those dearly departed.
It Lives Inside (2023) – Review and Summary
“It Lives Inside” deserves praise for how it handles being a first-generation Indian in a White community but might be considered lackluster as a horror movie.
Story Ave (2023) – Review and Summary
Aristotle Torres’ “Story Ave” provides a soulful depiction of the Bronx and career-best performances for Luis Guzman and Asante Blackk.
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy, Part 1 – Review and Summary
“Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy” often feels like the type of movie you’ve seen many times before, with the only difference being this is based on the true story of Lance Herndon.
Elevator Game (2023) – Review and Summary
“Elevator Game” may have some missteps, and may not justify its villain’s motive well, but it does have likable characters who you are interested in enough to wonder if they will survive.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Sushi & Hot Springs of the Dead” – Recap and Review
Beatrix finally joins Akira’s crew, and as this happens, Shizuka pulls down another wall thanks to Akira.
Condition of Return (2023) – Review and Summary
A woman betrayed by society and who she was close to prays for help and ends up getting what she asks for, but her prayers aren’t answered by who she expected.
Love At First Sight (2023) – Review and Summary
A girl who doesn’t plan as well as she should meets a boy who leaves very little to chance, and rather than this leading to them balancing each other out, it sets up a meet-cute story that will certainly make you a fan of Haley Lu Richardson.
A Million Miles Away (2023) – Review and Summary
“A Million Miles Away” may not soar as a biopic, but Michael Peña gives a career-best performance José M. Hernández.
Collected Quotes: Small Doses (with Amanda Seales)
In this post, you’ll find collected quotes from Amanda Seales’ podcast “Small Doses.” I hope you enjoy the quotes collected.
HoriMiya: Season 2/ Episode 12 “The Hori House” – Recap and Review
While we’ve seen Miyamura in the Hori household, it is further established why he melds so well by revealing how Yuriko and Kyousuke met.
Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) – Review and Summary
Michael Jai White’s “Outlaw Johnny Black” is a good silly 90-minute western trapped in a 2-hour middling movie.
Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation: Season 2/ Episode 11 “To You” – Recap/ Review
With Sylphie’s gender discovered, so comes the question of whether she’ll make a move or have it where she and Rudy just share this secret, and not much comes of it.
Ready To Love: Season 9/ Episode 11 “Meet The Family” – Recap/ Review
With things coming to an end, one person realizes they are, and may have been for a while, wasting their time.
The Chi: Season 6/ Episode 7 “Long Live” – Recap/ Review
The aftermath of the events of the last episode unfurls as Kiesha and Nina share a therapy session together that opens up old wounds.
Cassandro (2023) – Review
Unfortunately, “Cassandro” sidesteps going too deep into any potential wound or struggle to give you a light-hearted drama that easily becomes dull due to its rounded edges.
A Haunting In Venice (2023) – Review
In “A Haunting In Venice,” Hercule Poirot returns and makes it clear that, while the third movie starring the character, there is the potential for a James Bond-level number of movies starring lead and director Kenneth Branagh.
Burning Body: Season 1 – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Burning Body” tells the spicy story of Rosa Peral, but fizzles out halfway through.
What Happens In The Dark (2023) – Review and Summary
“What Happens In The Dark” shows some signs it could have been interesting, but instead, it is lukewarm thanks to a lack of information about what’s going on, how we got here, and who is dishing out the consequences.
Burning Body (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s “Burning Body.”
Dear Child (2023) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Dear Child” starts with heart-racing suspense, but your heartbeat slows as the mystery drags to a disappointing ending.
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (2023) – Play Review and Summary
“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is the type of play that demands an audience reaction as it exhibits community on stage and fosters it within the audience.
Dear Child (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s “Dear Child.”
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023) – Review and Summary
In a woodburning oven type of romance featuring usual romance and LGBT+ tropes, you get “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.”
