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The Photograph (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: February 13, 2020

“The Photograph” develops a mother/daughter relationship, a romance, as well as explores one woman’s struggle with the concept of love.

Hair Love (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: December 9, 2019

Hair Love is a nod to those who have kinky, curly hair, and those who help them looking cute.

Little (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 12, 2019

While reimagining classic films usually deserve a side-eye, Little brings something completely new and leaves you feeling like it is long overdue.

Insecure: Season 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: October 21, 2018

In season 3, Issa finally has real stable growth as Molly continues to seem stagnant. But, when it comes to their friend group, they’re dealing with growing pains of a different kind. Network HBO Creator Issa Rae Noted Cast Molly Yvonne...

Insecure: Season 3/ Episode 8 “Ghost-Like” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: October 1, 2018

Insecure season 3 doesn’t end with a bang but, like past seasons, Issa finds herself distancing more from the show’s name and into a good place. Network HBO Director(s) Regina King Writer(s) Issa Rae, Natasha Rothwell Air Date 9/30/2018 Characters Introduced Condola Christina Elmore Andy Harry Lennix Images...

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Television

TV Series

Unorthodox: Season 1 Episode 2 “Part 2” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 7, 2020

As we retrace Esty’s wedding preparation, we also watch Moishe and Yanky try to hunt her down in Berlin – with a gun.

TV Series

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist: Season 1 Episode 9 “Zoey’s Extraordinary Silence” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 6, 2020

Howie is given some backstory as David and Emily’s marital woes return to the forefront, and Zoey tries to resolve her love triangle.

TV Series

Unorthodox: Season 1 Episode 1 “Part 1” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 5, 2020

In part 1 of “Unorthodox,” we are introduced to a young girl yearning for family, and what she gets instead is what it appears to be a religion enforced prison.

Anime

Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me: Season 1 Episode 1 “Scene 01” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 4, 2020

“Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me,” as it addresses the regrets that come with early adulthood, makes you hyper-aware of what is and isn’t going right in your life.

Positive (Watch This)

Behind Her Faith: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 3, 2020

In UMC’s “Behind Her Faith,” we are reminded that thanking God goes beyond the award acceptance speech and is a daily activity.

Movies

Mixed (Divisive)

Coffee and Kareem (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 5, 2020

“Coffee and Kareem” is definitely something mad for those who don’t mind kids cursing or being part of, or around, violent, and sexual, situations for laughs.

Movies

Sincerely Louis CK (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 5, 2020

“Sincerely Louis CK” is what comes from feeling you have nothing left to lose, so “F*** It.”

Indie

Freshman Year – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 4, 2020

“Freshman Year” avoids being heavy-handed or eye-roll-inducing about faith. Rather, it approaches a young man’s faith, and decisions, with a realistic tone.

Indie

Intermedium (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 4, 2020

“Intermedium,” like most shorts, is an appetizer. And like any appetizer, it leaves you wanting more.

Indie

Pretty Little Stalker – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 1, 2020

“Pretty Little Stalker” will keep you engaged throughout its time length, but I can’t say it should be high up on your watchlist.

Movies

Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 1, 2020

“Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts” will remind you of a time when documentaries gave you the behind the scenes look that social media snatched away.

Movies

Uncorked (2020) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: March 31, 2020

“Uncorked,” sidesteps the usual dealings caused by poverty and racism to explore its leads' father/son relationship, to sometimes mixed results.

Collected Quotes & Character Guides

Character Guides

Crunchyroll’s Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me Cast and Character Guide

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 5, 2020

A character and show guide for Crunchyroll’s Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me featuring cast members, character descriptions, and other noteworthy information.

Collected Quotes

Collected Quotes & .Gifs: March 2020

Amari Allah - Modified date: March 31, 2020

In this post, you'll find quotes collected and .gifs made throughout March 2020.

Character Guides

Uncorked (2020) Cast and Character Guide

Amari Allah - Modified date: March 29, 2020

A character guide for Netflix’s Uncorked featuring cast members, character descriptions, and other noteworthy information.

Character Guides

The Cast and Characters of Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker

Amari Allah - Modified date: March 23, 2020

A guide for Netflix’s Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker featuring who plays who, character descriptions, and other noteworthy information.

Character Guides