Ma (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Ma definitely pushes the idea we need more Black horror villains, but ones with villains who have better, or a less inundated, backstory.
Drama
The human experience, sometimes at its most raw, is what you’ll find in the drama tag.
Years and Years: Season 1, Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Years and Years may potentially be one of the most memorable shows of the summer, if not the year.
Late Night (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Late Night attempts to address ageism, racism, and sexism, while still being funny, and throwing in a bit of romance, and buckles under such lofty goals.
The Perfection (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Over time, you think you build up a tolerance for messed up movies and yet The Perfection will still leave your mouth gaping open.
Game of Thrones: Season 8 – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 8 of Game of Thrones may contain lackluster ends for some fan favorites but ultimately reminds you the show never set out to consistently give fans what they wanted.
9-1-1: Season 2 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of 9-1-1 avoids any sense of a sophomore slump by balancing the 911 drama you love and developing both new and old characters.
Rocketman (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Rocketman is like a stage musical turned movie, and if it wasn’t so long and arduous, it could be perfect for both die-hard and casual Elton John fans.
A Dog’s Journey (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A Dog’s Journey builds upon what was great about A Dog’s Purpose but now has it where the humans and dogs both have an emotionally impactful story.
Life Like (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Life Like may leave you with a handful of questions, but one character named Henry brings enough intrigue to forget every moment which makes you raise an eyebrow.
Premature (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Premature presents a touching love story which comes off so deeply personal it’ll lead you to question if it is an ode to the writers’ first love.
Star: Season 3 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 3 of Star is honestly a mixed bag, but when it addresses generational trauma and growth, it reminds you why you fell in love with the series.
Lucifer: Season 4 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Lucifer’s 4th season is more of the same and while it may satisfy avid fans, for those who dropped the series or are curious, it won’t hype you up for a 5th season.
The Sun Is Also A Star (Book) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Sun Is Also A Star is a welcome change from the usual YA novel by addressing the idea of fate and taking it to task.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile maybe words to describe Ted Bundy, but what you mostly get is his charming side – until the end.
Shorts: WTF (Tribeca Film Festival 2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The WTF Shorts at Tribeca 2019 all live up to the collection’s title, but not all for the same reason.
Clementine (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Clementine, with its score and sometimes eerie characters strings you along to what might be an unsatisfying finish.
See You Yesterday (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
See You Yesterday is one of those, “I wish this came out when I was growing up” kind of movies that represent there is true change in the entertainment industry.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 152 to 299 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We’re taking a huge leap, about 150 pages, which holds a HUGE amount of drama – and some good old fashion tension (partly of the sexual kind).
The Last Summer (2019) – Summer, Review (with Spoilers)
All of Netflix’s past teen romance films seemingly were all just a warm-up for The Last Summer.
Lost Transmissions – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Lost Transmissions shows the line between proving yourself as a storyteller doesn’t always coincide with delivering the intended message.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 102 to 151 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha begins to develop hope, but that is met with a few realizations, particularly with Daniel’s family, which could kill things like a relaxer.
The Short History of The Long Road – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Sabrina Carpenter proves herself to be more than a name to get financing but a performer worth the ticket price.
Good Posture – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Is a movie about a reclusive writer, with limited social skills, and a young woman, with limited life skills worth seeing? Read our review to know.
Chambers: Season 1, Episode 1 “Into The Void” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
The best thing about Chambers will be its representation of Native Americans. As for the rest? Well, it may depend on how much you dig the horror genre.
See You Yesterday – Short (2017) | Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In preparation for the full-length Netflix release, we checked out the See You Yesterday short available on HBO until May 1st.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 51 to 101 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha finds herself stalked by Daniel, yeah it’s one of those books, but he might just be growing on her.
His Father’s Voice (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
His Father’s Voice is the rare ode to the influence a father’s love has on a person, as well as the richness of Indian culture.
Someone Great (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
One of two things comes from Someone Great: Wanting to call your best friends and say you love them, or wishing you have best friends you could call.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 1 to 50 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We begin The Sun Is Also A Star, learning about our leads and their families, alongside random people who’ll likely be cut from the movie.
Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island? (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While you can see each actor giving it their all, there is a bit of a disconnect which may not allow you to get as emotional as they get.
Guava Island (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A beautiful love story mixes in with a political message to create the wonderful Guava Island.
After (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
After hopes between an English accent, a troubled boy, and a girl you could live vicariously through, it may be able to keep your attention.
Little (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While reimagining classic films usually deserve a side-eye, Little brings something completely new and leaves you feeling like it is long overdue.
The Silence (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Remember how lucky/prepared the families were in Bird Box & A Quiet Place? Imagine a family who wasn’t as fortunate going through a similar apocalypse.
The Good Doctor: Season 2 – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of The Good Doctor leans on the personal, and sometimes professional, growing pain of its characters as organizational changes happen.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Season 2 – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 doubles down on what season 1 of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina put out for better and worse.
Native Son (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Native Son is the type of movie which will have you questioning its lead’s common sense throughout the whole damn movie.
In The Dark: Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
I won’t say In The Dark seems like it’ll last past 1 season but, if it does, it has the potential to be a cult classic.
On My Block: Season 2 – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of On My Block loses a bit of the luster the first season had but remains a loveable staple of the Netflix library.
