Lena Waithe

Beauty (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onJune 30, 2022

“Beauty” is heavily inspired by Whitney Houston’s story but by no means should be considered a “Dreamgirls” take on the legend’s life.

Better Things: Season 5/ Episode 6 “San Francisco” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onMarch 30, 2022

As Sam guests directs a show in San Francisco, Max is tasked with watching the ever moody Duke.

The Chi: Season 4/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onMay 23, 2021May 24, 2021 Updated onMay 24, 2021

In The Chi’s return, at least 8 or so months have passed, and in that time, Chicago may not have changed, but the people we know have.

The Chi: Season 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onSeptember 13, 2020

As The Chi continues to prune and grow, you can see it is fearless as it pursues avoiding routine and stagnancy.

The Chi: Season 3 Episode 4 “Gangway” – Recap/ Review with Spoilers

ByAmari Posted onJuly 12, 2020July 23, 2020 Updated onJuly 23, 2020

Ronnie finds a lead on Kiesha case that brings Nina to tears as Kevin goes on a date, and we bring more focus to Douda’s mayoral campaign.

The Chi: Season 3 Episode 1 “Foe ‘Nem” (Season Premiere) – Recap/ Review with Spoilers

ByAmari Posted onJune 20, 2020

After addressing Brandon, “The Chi” addresses the multiple younger characters who are teenagers, or are doing their best to grip with pending adulthood.

Queen & Slim (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onNovember 27, 2019August 28, 2020 Updated onAugust 28, 2020

Queen & Slim shows we are truly in a golden age when it comes to media focused on Black lives made by Black people.

The Chi: Season 2 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onJune 23, 2019June 24, 2019 Updated onJune 24, 2019

Season 2 of The Chi, despite issues caused by Jason Mitchell, retains the vibe of being a high-brow urban drama which balances both the dark and beauty of an urban area.

Lena Waithe, Creator of The Chi, Speaks On Jason Mitchell, Ayanna Floyd Davis, and The Chi Season 3

ByAmari Posted onMay 30, 2019September 19, 2020 Updated onSeptember 19, 2020

Creator of The Chi, Lena Waithe, speaks out on Jason Mitchell, how things were handled, and how they will affect season 3

The Chi: Season 2, Episode 1 “Eruptions” – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)

ByAmari Posted onApril 8, 2019June 14, 2019 Updated onJune 14, 2019

Everyone struggles to either grow up, find stability, or just not succumb to the bad side of Chicago.