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David Makes Man: Season 1 – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: October 18, 2019

David Makes Man presents us with a coming of age story, featuring a young Black child, that often is restricted to indie movies which vie for Oscars.

Gloria's Mother (Lela Rochon-Fuqua) looking down on her child.

David Makes Man: Season 1, Episode 9 “Some I Love Who Are Dead” –...

Amari Allah - Modified date: October 10, 2019

In the penultimate episode of the season, we're introduced to Gloria’s mother, and witness many interactions that have to be followed up on in the finale.

Title Card - David Makes Man Season 1, Episode 1 David's Sky [Series Premiere]

David Makes Man Cast, Characters & General Information (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: November 13, 2019

A character guide for OWN’s David Makes Man featuring cast members names, character descriptions, and noteworthy information.

Television

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.

TV Series

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.

TV Series

Ozark: Season 3 Episode 10 “All In” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 3, 2020

Final plays are made to survive in Omar’s cartel, and the person whose play didn’t work, they die.

TV Series

Better Things: Season 4 Episode 6 “New Orleans” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 3, 2020

A familiar face pops up in an unexpected place as Sam attends a wedding and falls in love with New Orleans.

TV Series

Ozark: Season 3 Episode 9 “Fire Pink” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: April 2, 2020

As Ben is asked to deal with the consequences of his actions, all efforts are made to protect him and maintain the idea he is worth protecting.

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.”

Movies

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.

Movies

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.

Movies

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.

Movies

Go Back To China (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Amari Allah - Modified date: March 23, 2020

While “Go Back To China” may come off as some silly or light-hearted, as it touches upon Chinese culture and family, it goes so deeper than expected.

Collected Quotes & Character Guides

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