High Strung Free Dance (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
High Strung Free Dance has the performances and production values that will lead you to believe it is in step with Step Up and many classic dance films.
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.
Sturgill Simpson Presents: Sound & Fury (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The highly political Sturgill Simpson Presents: Sound & Fury is probably one of the most compelling visual albums you may see for a while.
Judy (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While Judy is a drag, due to you seeing the icon within months of her untimely demise, Zellweger and Shaw help you understand how difficult life was for Ms. Garland.
Woodstock or Bust (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In Woodstock Or Bust, you get a film which teeters from being carefree, sometimes juvenile, to tapping into the darkness of the Northwest in 1969.
Vs. (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Vs. is a surprisingly speedy drama which comes in, gets you emotional, shocks you with the rhymes the lead actor spits, and sends you on happy and satisfied.
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.
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.
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.
Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé – Summary, Review
Every legendary artist has that performance which summarizes all they were and the epitome of who and what they are. For Beyoncé it was Beychella.
Guava Island (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A beautiful love story mixes in with a political message to create the wonderful Guava Island.
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, is more so is the Otis Williams story, but that doesn’t take away from the nostalgia.
American Soul: Season 1, Episode 1 “Man Is First Destiny” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
BET has solidly found its lane by reminding the world of the glory of Black culture, especially through music, and this continues on American Soul.
Rent: Live – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
RENT: Live does occasionally stumble, and may not live up to expectations, but you can see an effort made to honor the spirit of the musical.
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour starts strong, universally likable, but then becomes the kind of film which may only appeal to Swift’s fans.
Mary Poppins Returns – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Mary Poppins Returns may not have the same magic of the original, but every bit of effort is made to escape its shadow. Such as a highly sarcastic Mary Poppins.
Vox Lux – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Natalie Portman presents a stellar performance, Vox Lux as a whole suffers by feeling almost aimless – thanks to its ending.
The Cher Show – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Cher Show strangely is more noteworthy for its jokes, dancing, and costumes, than the singing or story.
Bodied – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While I won’t say Bodied is the best comedy of the year, it sure as hell is one of the most memorable in years.
Bohemian Rhapsody – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Bohemian Rhapsody is both a tear and chills-inducing film, all thanks to Rami Malek.
A Star Is Born (2018) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
A Star Is Born starts strong and burns bright but, by the end, you’ll be burnt out as it sludges its way to the finish.
The Bobby Brown Story (Part 2) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Bobby Brown Story seemingly had two goals in mind: Demystify his relationship to Whitney Houston and show how much better he is now.
The Bobby Brown Story (Part 1) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As you can imagine, The Bobby Brown Story is from his point of view and with Bobby having lived a full life of triumph and loss, he has no f***s to give. Which shows in this movie.
Hearts Beat Loud – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Hearts Beat Loud is the type of indie you wish was on Netflix for the sake of being accessible yet also presents the argument of why some films must be seen in theaters.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has a bit of an odd timeline for its narrative, it reminds you that the queen of disco’s reign has yet to end.
Kinky Boots (Musical) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Depending on how you look at it, either this is a show about trying to understand people and acceptance or how tolerance only goes so far as you are an asset, or convenient to those in power.
