On The Come Up (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“On The Come Up” may have the characters and plot points, but like many book adaptations, it lacks the source material’s soul.
Young Adult
In the Young Adult tag, you’ll find coming-of-age stories and productions featuring those in their late teens through twenties getting their lives together.
Don’t Worry Darling (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Worry Darling” solidifies Olivia Wilde’s name as someone who can be trusted when they’re noted as the director.
The Resort: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The Resort” may not have the best payoff for its central mystery, but the relationships between the characters might save it for you.
The Chi: Season 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 5 of “The Chi” continues to give what is expected, in terms of presenting a complex view of the city, while making improvements to how the girls and women are developed.
The Razing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While many films romanticize having long-lasting friendships, “The Razing” reminds you of the trouble that comes from people knowing the worst about you.
Pearl (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Pearl” is an origin story more geared towards being a streaming release than a theatrical one.
Goodbye, Don Glees! (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Goodbye, Don Glees!” is a coming-of-age story that takes longer than it should to hook you, but once it has you, you’re attentive.
Margaux (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Margaux” has visual effects not up to the grade you might be used to, the cast and story will keep you around until the end.
About Fate (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“About Fate” is a cute and simple romantic comedy with minor dramatic elements that has the potential to make you swoon a bit.
Tell Me Lies: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Lightning Strikes” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
An intense, toxic young adult romance, people dying, and relationships with secrets? “Tell Me Lies” gives you all of that and more.
Under Her Control aka Le jefa – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Under Her Control,” aka “Le jefa,” is a rather dry film for most of the duration until it finally gets interesting in the latter half of the film.
Motherland – Fort Salem: Season 3 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The final season of “Motherland: Fort Salem” acts as a reminder that some shows are better off cancelled outright than given one last hurrah.
Into The Deep (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Deep” lacks the level of mystery needed to make its small cast flourish.
Jane (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Jane,” we’re reminded of the desperation high school seniors have to get into the right school, get the right job and have the lives they desire.
The Invitation (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Invitation” is the type of film ruined by a trailer that gives everything away, and the film does not compensate for that.
Mike: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Thief” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Mike” is so good that it is unfortunate that it doesn’t involve or is supported by Mike Tyson.
Look Both Ways (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Look Both Ways” reminds you that what is meant for you will happen, whether you have a child or not.
Sharp Stick (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Insecurities and vying for a married man lead a young woman on a journey of sexual exploration.
Baby Assassins (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers
“Baby Assassins” has the vibe of a zany anime that got a live-action adaptation and kept the eccentricities of its cast.
Learn To Swim (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Learn To Swim” may give you faint nostalgia for “Love Jones,” the music keeps you far more than the relationship drama.
