Musical

The Musical tag features both those who burst into song in front of you on stage or from the comfort of wherever you are.

Encanto (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Fully expect Encanto to dominate this upcoming award season for its lessons, its themes, its characters, even its immigrant story, it is all too perfect.

Tick, Tick… Boom! (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Tick, Tick… Boom! is a love letter and a piece of encouragement to any creative who feels their youth is fleeting and their chance to make it alongside it.

Tina — The Tina Turner Musical | Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Tina — The Tina Turner Musical has all the moves to honor the legend but lacks the soul to do justice to her singing and story.

Halsey: If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

In this pop epic, don’t expect much in the way of acting – it’s all about the visuals and music.

Takt Op.Destiny: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Chapter 1: Conduct – Creed” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Classical music, gorgeous animation, eccentric characters, and over-the-top battles make Takt Op.Destiny a curious but engaging new show.

Footsteps On The Wind (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

In this music video, you get a sad, animated story that illuminates the lyrics of Sting’s “Inshallah.”

Dear White People: Season 4 (Volume IV) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Dear White People ends triumphantly for most, as we not only get to see how senior year went but get an idea of what the future holds.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

The Eyes Of Tammy Faye reminds you how those who seek money and power exploit and tarnish those who have faith in God.

Cinderella (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

As long as you have an appreciation for camp, musical numbers, and corny humor, you’re like this new rendition of Cinderella.

Coda (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Coda might be one of the few must-see movies on the Apple TV+ platform and perhaps one of the best films focused on a family unit we’ve seen in a long time.

Respect (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Respect puts respect on Aretha Franklin’s name while still addressing her demons, sordid relationships, and her father.

Girl With A Thermal Gun (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Is it real life, or was it all a fantasy? That is the question you’re left with after watching Girl With A Thermal Gun

BITCHIN’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

BITCHIN’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James shall be known as the definitive documentary when it comes to Rick James, for it leaves very little left to question or answer.

Blindspotting: Season 1 Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Picking up from the story the movie set up, we switch focus to Ashley as she moves in with Miles’ bohemian mother and sex worker sister – and Ashley ain’t happy.

Poser (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Poser operates much like an action movie. The only difference is, rather than sitting through the story to get to the action sequences, in Poser you are awaiting the next musical performance.

Carnaval (2021) – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Despite seeming like a generic party film/ girls trip, there is more to Carnaval than meets the eye.

Genius: Aretha: Episode 1 “Respect” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

While we wait for Jennifer Hudson’s authorized biography, “Respect,” Cynthia Erivo takes on the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin’s, story.

The United States vs. Billie Holiday – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)

The United States vs. Billie Holiday all boils down to Andra Day as Billie Holiday, and playing on the hatred of the FBI you surely have by now watching these stories.

Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry acts as a reminder of not only the brilliance of Eilish, but of her age, frailty, and how a small team made a world-renowned artist.

Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street is filled with nostalgia and fleshes out your childhood memories with what it took to make you smile and learn.

Soul – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

Like most Pixar films, Soul bridges what is expected from animated films aimed at children and the type of stories that can bring adults to tears.

Ariana Grande’s Excuse Me, I Love You – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

Ariana Grande’s Excuse Me, I Love You may not be a classic concert film, but for those who miss seeing live performances, it’ll give you what you need.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Review/Summary

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom gives you what you expect from Viola Davis, and in Chadwick Boseman’s final film, he makes it clear he could excel in a role of someone not already an icon.

Sylvie’s Love (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

While the longing looks and stolen moments will entice you, it’s hard to move past how Sylvie’s Love begins soiled.

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)

In the last play Tyler Perry portrays Madea, we get one final reminder of why, despite some controversy, Madea is a renowned figure.

Black Is King (2020) – Review/ Summary

“Black Is King” belongs in the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and is another example of Beyoncé setting hard to follow precedents.

Little Voice: Season 1 Episode 1 “I Don’t Know” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers

“Little Voice” is an absolutely adorable show, but if you don’t already have Apple TV+, is it worth another subscription?

The High Note (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers

On top of making you question why Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t a movie star, you’ll be SO MAD you likely won’t get to see this in theaters.

Valley Girl (2020) – Review, Summary with Spoilers

“Valley Girl” is a fun teen movie with 80s flair, music, and a simple, but likable, romance – ruined by bland characters.

The Willoughbys (2020 – Netflix) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“The Willoughbys,” in it exploring 4 kids with parents worse than Matilda’s, eventually warms your heart and may make you shed a Denzel in “Glory” tear.

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

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

Stargirl (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)

“Stargirl” in depicting what happens when you allow yourself to be what others want, brings about one of the best family appropriate live-action films from Disney in ages.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 1 Review

“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” is a showcase of Disney’s up and coming talent beyond what we’ve previously seen.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist: Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review

“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” is beyond being another musical comedy, it will make you Kerry Washington style, lip tremble, cry.

Lady and The Tramp (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)

Lady and The Tramp leads you to question if the movies released on Disney+ are simply the ones they knew wouldn’t make blockbuster profits.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 1, Episode 1 “The Audition” [Series Premiere] – Review, Recap (with Spoilers)

As Disney remakes its classic animated films for new generations, so comes them now tapping their classic Disney Channel original movies with High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.