The Truth About Emanuel – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Truth About Emanuel is almost like a fanfic in which Effy was adopted but still had her charm and issues.
The Tribe (Plemya) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
At a deaf school there live dozens upon dozens of students ranging from middle school to high school, and with little to no supervision, and perhaps few opportunities for money, we follow one student’s journey from an outside to one of “The Tribe.” A group of students who do varying crimes to survive.
The To Do List – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If Comedy Central produced original movies, The To Do List would be that awkward first venture.
The Theory of Everything – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In this dramatized account of Stephen Hawking’s life, much focus is given to the effects of his disease, his relationship with his wife, and the humor he kept despite his diagnosis.
The Signal – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Two young people chase after a hacker which nearly ruined their lives, only to discover the hacker is more advanced than them in a multitude of ways. Review (with Spoilers) Despite how horrible The Quiet Ones was, and how I honestly thought it would turn me off from watching Olivia Cooke in any movie…
The Second Mother – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The Second Mother illustrates the shifting opinion between generations, when it comes to domestic work, and how even when you are sacrificing for the betterment of your child, you not being there will always remain a constant issue.
Good Night – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A small indie film with a keen focus on one 28 year old’s final birthday. Review (with Spoilers) Let it be known, this is a straight up indie film. There are no famous names, acting nor producing, and it seems very much like a labor of love. With that comes a lot of constraints…
Gold – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As a girl’s troubled father tries to reenter her life, he experiences the trials and errors of parenthood one stumble at a time. Review (with Spoilers)
Good Kill – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Good Kill is almost like a more reflective American Sniper. For with a moral compass being presented, when it comes to the US’s war on terror, we aren’t presented a one-sided narrative which seems drowned in patriotism and lacking heart. Director/ Writer: Andrew Niccol Trigger Warning(s): Rape Scene Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Girlhood (Bande de filles) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Girlhood goes beyond simply being a coming of age film featuring Black girls and tries to explore what it means to be coming of age past losing your virginity, falling in love, and dealing with heartbreak. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Good Dick – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A film which pushes the idea that persistence is key, and no matter how much someone tries to directly push you away, you should just stick around. Trigger Warning(s): Pedophilia Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Goodbye World – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A Post-Apocalyptic drama set in a rural part of California and focused on a small group of close friends with troubled relationships. Review (with Spoilers) It feels very rare to find a post-apocalyptic movie not set in the city, much less not focused on the years since the apocalypse started. Making Goodbye World, at…
Star: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Similar to Empire, Star is very much rooted in Black music. However, there are no boardrooms, the stars of the show aren’t rich folk who are established. This show, primarily, seems about the struggle to achieve fame. Trigger Warning(s): Transphobia & Rape Attempt
TellTale Games' Batman: Season 1/ Episode 5 "City of Light" [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview And so we have reached the end, well… of the season anyway. For while you finally get to face off against Lady Arkham, there is always someone waiting in the wings. Trigger Warning(s): Blood & Story of Child Abuse Play Through Time 1 Hour and 23 Minutes
Good Behavior: Season 1/ Episode 6 "We Pretend We’re Stuck" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While stealing from Javier’s sister doesn’t get resolved, we do begin to understand how seriously Javier takes his relationship with Letty. Review (with Spoilers)
10+ Things I’ve Learned Since I’ve Started Blogging Reviews
Like many, I learned as I went when it came to blogging, being a webmaster, and developing content. Here are some tips to make it easier on you.
Safelight – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Initial Thoughts While Juno Temple, the main reason I decided to watch this, isn’t what you would call consistent in choosing good movies to be in, nonetheless, she does choose the most interesting ones.
Rudderless – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
While grieving over his polarizing son, a father uses his son’s music to reconnect with him.
Rosemary's Baby (2014) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview There is little point in watching this remake, go see the original. Review (with Spoilers) A part of me has such mixed feelings about all these remakes of various classic movies that now have Black starring characters. Not because I am against seeing diversity, but because I’d rather see money put into original media…
I'm In Love With A Church Girl – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An urban gospel romantic drama, which isn’t as bad as you’d think it would be. Review (with Spoilers) Like many people, when I saw this film I was cautious because it had all the signs of being bad. A rapper turned actor; a Baldwin brother; Michael Madsen; and then former Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon….
