Smile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
It’s the start of horror movie season, and “Smile” is a good way to start your annual fix.
Drama
The human experience, sometimes at its most raw, is what you’ll find in the drama tag.
Reasonable Doubt: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Can’t Knock The Hustle” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While legal dramas seem to come every season and are rather just the same, because “Reasonable Doubt” isn’t afraid to lean into its lead’s culture – it is strikingly different.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the third season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” only covers two weeks, it is jam-packed with notable new characters and storylines that maintain, or improve, the series.
Catherine, Called Birdy (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Game of Thrones” is considered Bella Ramsay’s breakout role, Birdy has given proof that Ramsay can and will have diverse stardom.
On The Come Up (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“On The Come Up” may have the characters and plot points, but like many book adaptations, it lacks the source material’s soul.
Don’t Worry Darling (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Worry Darling” solidifies Olivia Wilde’s name as someone who can be trusted when they’re noted as the director.
The Resort: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The Resort” may not have the best payoff for its central mystery, but the relationships between the characters might save it for you.
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.
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.
The Woman King (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Woman Kin” breaks the mold many may see Viola Davis trapped in as she takes on the role of an action hero during a daunting time in Africa’s history.
Pearl (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Pearl” is an origin story more geared towards being a streaming release than a theatrical one.
Goodbye, Don Glees! (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Goodbye, Don Glees!” is a coming-of-age story that takes longer than it should to hook you, but once it has you, you’re attentive.
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.
About Fate (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“About Fate” is a cute and simple romantic comedy with minor dramatic elements that has the potential to make you swoon a bit.
Barbarian (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Barbarian” has quality jump scares and freaky moments, but it leaves so many questions.
Tell Me Lies: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Lightning Strikes” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
An intense, toxic young adult romance, people dying, and relationships with secrets? “Tell Me Lies” gives you all of that and more.
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.
Under Her Control aka Le jefa – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Under Her Control,” aka “Le jefa,” is a rather dry film for most of the duration until it finally gets interesting in the latter half of the film.
Motherland – Fort Salem: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The final season of “Motherland: Fort Salem” acts as a reminder that some shows are better off cancelled outright than given one last hurrah.
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.
The Invitation (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Invitation” is the type of film ruined by a trailer that gives everything away, and the film does not compensate for that.
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Three Thousand Years of Longing” is mainly about a Djinn’s attempts at love and freedom over three thousand years.
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.
The Immaculate Room (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “The Immaculate Room,” a couple is challenged with being together in a room for 50 days with no distractions, and it unfortunately is as boring as it sounds – but it didn’t have to be.
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.
The Next 365 Days (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Netflix’s reigning softcore porn franchise returns with a new entry focusing more on Laura than the men she loves and lusts after.
Look Both Ways (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Look Both Ways” reminds you that what is meant for you will happen, whether you have a child or not.
Beast (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Beast” is an unbelievable action film that presents a meager attempt at an emotional father/daughter relationship.
Sharp Stick (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Insecurities and vying for a married man lead a young woman on a journey of sexual exploration.
Learn To Swim (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Learn To Swim” may give you faint nostalgia for “Love Jones,” the music keeps you far more than the relationship drama.
The Ms. Pat Show: Season 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the second season of “The Ms. Pat Show,” you get what is expected, mostly in good ways, but like its first season, it doesn’t necessarily end on a high note.
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.
Fall (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fall” will make your anxiety skyrocket and create moments when you will suspend disbelief and hold your breath as you question whether the leads will live or die.
Easter Sunday (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
When “Easter Sunday” strips away the fat and focuses just on the complicated dynamics families can have, it becomes a pleasure to watch.
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.
Don’t Blame Karma (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Blame Karma” is comical at times, but the romance it wishes to explore and the drama which creates the comedy and complicates the romance is disappointing.
Shaka Inkosi Yamakhosi (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Shaka Inkosi Yamakhosi” you’re given an overview of who the great Shaka Zulu was.
