The Chi: Season 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 5 of “The Chi” continues to give what is expected, in terms of presenting a complex view of the city, while making improvements to how the girls and women are developed.
Crime
Be it the criminal underworld, or taking on those who rule over it, the crime tag focuses on crime fighters or those who reign over the underworld. If not stories that heavily feature people breaking the law.
The Razing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While many films romanticize having long-lasting friendships, “The Razing” reminds you of the trouble that comes from people knowing the worst about you.
Pearl (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Pearl” is an origin story more geared towards being a streaming release than a theatrical one.
Margaux (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Margaux” has visual effects not up to the grade you might be used to, the cast and story will keep you around until the end.
Barbarian (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Barbarian” has quality jump scares and freaky moments, but it leaves so many questions.
Little Women: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What may appear to be a story about two working-class sisters trying to give their little sister the life they didn’t have evolves into something more dramatic.
Who Invited Them (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Who Invited Them” reminds you of the dangers of having a house party where anyone could step into the place you call home.
Into The Deep (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Deep” lacks the level of mystery needed to make its small cast flourish.
Jane (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Jane,” we’re reminded of the desperation high school seniors have to get into the right school, get the right job and have the lives they desire.
Mike: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Thief” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Mike” is so good that it is unfortunate that it doesn’t involve or is supported by Mike Tyson.
P-Valley: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of “P-Valley” does not experience a sophomore slump as it cuts away from its less interesting characters and doubles down on the ones who’d bring you down to the valley.
Orphan: First Kill (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While over a decade past any fathomable need for it, “Orphan: First Kill” does remind you why the original film was controversial and notable.
Baby Assassins (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers
“Baby Assassins” has the vibe of a zany anime that got a live-action adaptation and kept the eccentricities of its cast.
No Way Out (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the beginning of “No Way Out” gets you wrapped up in its leads’ love affair, once it transitions from being a romance, it is all downhill – right off a cliff.
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” satirical take on Gen Z/late Millennials will leave you giggling and potentially forgiving its ending.
Bullet Train (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bullet Train” reminds you not only of Brad Pitt’s star power but also how action at its best is done in close quarters.
The Resort: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Disappointment of Time” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Two couples, separated by 15 years, find themselves at the potential end of their relationship. However, a murder mystery might be able to save one of them.
Diary of a Spy (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Two socially awkward people, tasked with figuring the other out, hope the relationship they build is real and they are far more than a mark.
Summer Time Rendering: Season 1/ Episode 1 “So Long, Summer Days” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Summer Time Rendering” presents a movie-level type of story which mixes the supernatural, a murder mystery, and apparently some groundhog day elements.
Hardboiled (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this crime drama, an egg and pork chop are cops looking for justice since there is a murderer killing eggs by the dozen.
