Upgraded – Movie Review and Summary
While “Upgraded” is predictable and doesn’t pursue standing out, it is enjoyable if you allow it to be.
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.
Lisa Frankenstein – Movie Review and Summary
“Lisa Frankenstein” doesn’t merely ride the wave of Frankenstein-type movies but carves out its own little niche thanks to the combination of those in front of and behind the camera.
Scrambled – Movie Review and Summary
While it hones in on the comedy, “Scrambled” also recognizes the societal pressure to have kids and a family, and having things figured out by a certain age can trigger a meltdown.
I Love You So Much I Could Die (2024) – Play/Musical Review
For an hour, we spend time with Mona, who, with Microsoft David, walks us through some of her recent struggles and the salve of having people there for you when in a dark place.
Miller’s Girl – Movie Review and Summary
Jenna Ortega matches wits with Martin Freeman, in a movie that has them blur the lines between student and high school teacher.
Rob Peace – Movie Review and Summary
“Rob Peace” brings you into the world of a brilliant young man whose love for his hood may end up being his downfall.
Trunk – Locked In: Movie Review and Summary
“Trunk – Locked In” reminds you of one of the many irrational fears a person can have, and why not prepping for the worst and hoping for the best can mean whether you live or die.
In The Summers – Movie Review and Summary
“In The Summers” is an almost bittersweet look at the relationship between a father and his daughters, as you question if his imperfections may sour their relationship to the point of abandonment.
Beautiful Wedding – Movie Review and Summary
“Beautiful Wedding” exists because there is an audience more than it has any desire to move the story forward or mature its characters.
Which Brings Me To You – Movie Review and Summary
“Which Brings Me To You” is an Olympic showing of Nat Wolff and Lucy Hale’s abilities as romantic leads, but beyond the romance their characters share are the lessons that made them right for each other.
The Breaking Ice – Movie Review and Summary
“The Breaking Ice” may lack what you’d expect from a love triangle, but you can appreciate each character’s humanity in its subtlety.
Dutch – Movie Review and Summary
In what feels like a wasted opportunity for a show vs. a movie, a man goes on a trial where he knows the cards are stacked against him.
Time Still Turns The Pages (2024) – Movie Review
“Time Still Turns The Pages” will make you cry for slightly unexpected reasons and delivers perhaps one of the best juvenile performances.
Death and Other Duties: Season 1 – Episode Recaps & Review
Imogene lost her mom when she was 11, and both at 11 and 29, a man named Rufus finds himself part of a murder investigation she is at the center of. It is just, this time, she is the accused rather than a witness.
Safe Home: Season 1 – Recap/ Review
“Safe Home” is a 4 episode series about family violence that can be a challenge to watch but reminds you these stories are more than just content.
The Witch and the Beast: Season 1 – Episode Recaps & Review
In this post, you’ll find summaries of the episodes of The Witch and the Beast: Season 1 and what we thought were the highlights, low points, on-the-fence topics, and notable parts of the season.
Bad Lands (2023) – Movie Review
While it has a bit of a slow start, once “Bad Lands” gets into the personal drama of its lead with others, it picks up quickly.
Silver And The Book Of Dreams (2023) – Movie Review
In this dream-jumping fantasy, a young woman, reeling from her father’s death, gets involved with boys who take part in something supernatural and potentially deadly.
Christmas Revisited (2023) – Movie Review
With the recent death of the friend who bound them, the five who remain try to see if they can move forward together rather than continue to drift apart.
Forever Us (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In Christopher B. Stokes and Marques Houston’s latest, there is the question of whether a comeuppance will come for a man who stepped out on his marriage for feeling neglected.
Anyone But You (2023) – Movie Review
In “Anyone But You” two people find themselves in a push and pull situation as they fake a relationship they realize might be just what they needed.
Black Cake: Season 1 – Review
While “Black Cake” does have its lulls, when focused on the lead character’s children, outside of those two, you have one of the best Hulu releases, if not shows, of the year.
Christmas Rescue (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
If you ever wondered how far can Christmas movies go to make it seem like love can push past damn near anything, come and read about “Christmas Rescue.”
The Iron Claw (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“The Iron Claw” may not go far enough to push any specific actor into an accolade conversation, but there is no denying this movie can drive you to tears.
Wonka (2023) – Movie Review with Summary
Timothee Chalamet, in channeling the light, curiosity, and silliness of Willy Wonka, brings the more lovable side out of the iconic character.
Santa Isn’t Real (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In this Santa Claus horror film, you get blood, literal guts, and the type of scenes that aren’t noteworthy until they get particularly gruesome.
Abigail (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In a rather simple horror-esque movie, a young man finds himself hesitant to befriend a new girl, and it seems he should have followed his instincts.
The Squad (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Three women who spend nearly the entire movie in bikinis handle high-level drug deals in a film that straddles being corny and notably intriguing.
Surprised By Oxford (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Surprised By Oxford” pushes you to recognize it as a romance film, but without having the lead obsessed with the idea of finding love.
How I Learned to Fly (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“How I Learned To Fly” is weighed down by focusing heavily on the struggles of its lead characters for too long before giving us a silver lining, levity, or some sign things are going to get better.
I Hate You To Death (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Christopher B. Stokes, with Marques Houston, bring you another film in their wheelhouse focused on cheating, secrets, and revenge.
So Fly Christmas (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“So Fly Christmas” doesn’t include that awkward gray between relationships, as it focuses on a friendship in which one half has been far more lucky in love than the other.
I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me” is a bit of a sluggish film that tries to compensate by giving you violence and sexual situations, but its leads may not be enough to keep you watching for two hours.
Genie (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Genie” may focus on a father’s decline professionally and personally to begin, but once McCarthy shows up, it is no longer about that, and she steals the film.
Black Cake Cast & Character Guide
This is a character guide for Hulu’s “Bllack Cake,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
Wish (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Wish” seems like it was made for Disney Plus as part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration, but someone had enough faith in it to garner a theatrical release.
Thanksgiving (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
If you wanted violence, gore, and a villain whose madness is almost justifiable, “Thanksgiving” makes up for the rather tame offerings we got in October.
It’s A Wonderful Knife (2023) – Review (with Spoilers)
“It’s A Wonderful Knife” is a bit corny, undeniably bloody, but has a silver lining to it because of its supporting actors.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes – Review (with Spoilers)
“The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes” doesn’t overstay its welcome, and by getting to the point, getting you invested, teary-eyed, and sending you on your way, it is the best kind of entertainment.
