Long Shot (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In a strange twist, Rogen ups his game to what you’d expect from Theron, and while he maintains his comedic style, he also veers towards being a more serious actor.
Romance
The Last Summer (2019) – Summer, Review (with Spoilers)
All of Netflix’s past teen romance films seemingly were all just a warm-up for The Last Summer.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 102 to 151 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha begins to develop hope, but that is met with a few realizations, particularly with Daniel’s family, which could kill things like a relaxer.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 51 to 101 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha finds herself stalked by Daniel, yeah it’s one of those books, but he might just be growing on her.
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.
Someone Great (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
One of two things comes from Someone Great: Wanting to call your best friends and say you love them, or wishing you have best friends you could call.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 1 to 50 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We begin The Sun Is Also A Star, learning about our leads and their families, alongside random people who’ll likely be cut from the movie.
Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island? (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While you can see each actor giving it their all, there is a bit of a disconnect which may not allow you to get as emotional as they get.
Guava Island (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A beautiful love story mixes in with a political message to create the wonderful Guava Island.
After (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
After hopes between an English accent, a troubled boy, and a girl you could live vicariously through, it may be able to keep your attention.
Little (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While reimagining classic films usually deserve a side-eye, Little brings something completely new and leaves you feeling like it is long overdue.
Five Feet Apart (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Five Feet Apart not only delivers the expected tears but the kind of performances which legitimize the YA genre beyond predecessors.
Bronx SIU: Season 1, Episode 1 “Pride Cometh Before…” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Bronx SIU is the show to watch if you are curious about what UMC has to offer for it is just, read the premiere recap/ review.
Alone/Together (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Alone/Together is a bit forgettable, but makes for a breezy watch, as most Philippines based romances do.
Isn’t It Romantic (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Isn’t It Romantic is not only comical but finds an appropriate way to address what it is like to be a woman who is plus sized without making her the joke.
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Alita: Battle Angel may have stunning action and special effects, but it’s mostly for naught since the emotional element is very hit and miss.
Untogether (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Untogether avoids the sisterhood you’d want to see develop for them to deal with their older boyfriends, and possibly their daddy issues.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While I Want To Eat Your Pancreas is a bit heavy-handed about its lead character’s death, at first, it’ll still find a way to leave you in tears.
The Unicorn (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Unicorn, in many ways, is like your first time. Awkward, slightly comical, but unlike many people’s first times, it lasts a bit too long.
What Men Want (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
What Men Want may be a reimagining of What Women Want, but Taraji P. Henson not only makes the movie premise her own but brings a truly hilarious experience.
Anywhere With You (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Anywhere With You is an adorable movie which shows the challenges a young, newly to LA couple, deal with over the course of 24 hours.
Then Came You (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Likely, by the end of Then Came You, you’ll be crying from both eyes, have snot on your upper lip, and will have a trembling lip.
Lady-Like – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Lady-Like has the vibe of a web series and it being a movie is ultimately upsetting for you are left wanting more.
Only Mine (2019) – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While a bit of a bargain bin movie, that isn’t to say you may not get a kick out of Only Mine.
Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
High energy, ridiculous, yet also playing out the anxiety and power dynamics of love, Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War is one of the best romance shows you will see.
Domestic Girlfriend: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Will You Do It With Me, Here” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Domestic Girlfriend takes a bit to get interesting, but with one drastic maneuver, it has you wishing you could binge watch.
If Beale Street Could Talk – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
If Beale Street Could Talk may not meet expectations, but that’s because it subverts that for what cinema, especially Black cinema, needs.
Mojin – The Lost Legend – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
While it certainly feels bloated at times, Mojin: The Lost Legend is, at times, a thrilling action movie.
Entanglement – Review (With Spoilers)
In this dark romantic comedy, a man on the edge finds himself pulled back by this person who nearly was his adopted sister.
No Sleep ‘Til Christmas – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Like most holiday movies, No Sleep ‘Til Christmas makes you scratch your head and question the logic of what’s happening.
The California No – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The California No, sadly, delivers a more interesting trailer than completed film due to an uncompelling male lead.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Surprisingly, the most interesting thing about A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding isn’t the wedding but an investigation.
Jinn – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Jinn gives us a rare kind of coming of age tale which is driven to greatness thanks to the writing of Nijla Mu’Min and performance of Zoe Renee.
The Princess Switch – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Princess Switch is a little cringey at times, in a comical way, and definitely is a must if you are into holiday movies.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Grindelwald’s reason for taking power away from humanity is revealed, the romance of the first movie expands and deepens.
The New Romantic – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The New Romantic solidifies Jessica Barden’s stardom as she begins to forge a path that will surely lead to others being compared to her.
Christmas With A View – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Christmas With A View may lack magic and happenstance, but that’s what makes the romance a bit easier to get into.
The Holiday Calendar – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Holiday Calendar may not win over people who don’t like holiday/Christmas movies, but if you do? This is a good film to start the season.
Nobody’s Fool – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Nobody’s Fool shows Tiffany Haddish at her best and shows what Tyler Perry can do when he doesn’t limit his comedy style to PG-13 and below.
