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Sundance Review: Nine Days Is Heartfelt In Its Every Beating Minute

by Robert Daniels - March 23, 2020April 27, 2020

Off in the desolate plains lies a simple wooden pitched-roof house. It’s Norman Rockwell warm; it’s a coziness, unlike a John Steinbeck novel. Inside, an imposing Black man with circled-rimmed glasses and suspenders sits. He watches a wall of televisions stacked on top of each other in rows and columns,

“The 40-Year-Old Version” is THE Sundance Breakout Hit

by Kay-B - March 20, 2020April 27, 2020

In the endearing and uniquely refreshing comedy, written, directed and starring Radha Blank (Writer, She’s Gotta Have It), The 40-year-old Version follows Radha, an accomplished and decorated playwright, who is caught in the rut of life. After the loss of her mom, Radha, a theater teacher, struggles with whether or

The Banker Movie Review: A Timely Yet Necessary Film

by Sharronda Williams - March 7, 2020April 27, 2020

I had the pleasure of attending the Memphis, TN premiere of the Apple TV+ original film The Banker starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, and Nia Long. The film is inspired by the true events of Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie), and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who were

‘My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising’ Encapsulates Everything That Makes The Anime Great, And Everything Bad With Movies Based On Anime Shows [Review]

by Rafael Motamayor - February 25, 2020April 27, 2020

My Hero Academia is one of the most popular ongoing anime shows, and it’s easy to see why. The show appeals not only to anime fans, but to superhero fans (of which there are a ton today) by presenting a world where 80% of the world population has superpowers, or

Aladdin Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams - May 22, 2019April 27, 2020

The moment finally came to see one of my favorite Disney animated films Aladdin turned into a live action film. Aladdin is a dazzling magical ride filled with new surprises. Will Smith is entertaining and hilarious, truly making his own mark on this infamous role. Naomi Scott was born to

The Intruder Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams - May 2, 2019April 27, 2020

If you are looking for a thriller that takes you on a suspenseful ride then The Intruder may be the film to see. Be sure to head over to my YouTube channel to check out my thoughts on the film. Movie Synopsis: When a young married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buys

Avengers: Endgame Movie Review: A Satisfying Payoff For Fans And Our Hereos

by Sharronda Williams - April 23, 2019April 27, 2020

The time is finally here for the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's phase 3 with Avengers: Endgame. Be sure to head over to my YouTube channel to check out my thoughts on the film. Movie Synopsis: The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe

Netflix’s Someone Great Provides A Fresh Take On Romantic Comedies

by Sharronda Williams - April 19, 2019

Netflix has just premiered their latest film, Someone Great which is providing a new take on romantic comedies. Be sure to head over to my YouTube channel to check out my thoughts on the film. Movie Synopsis: Aspiring music journalist Jenny (Gina Rodriguez) has just landed her dream job at an iconic

Little Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams - April 11, 2019April 27, 2020

Universal Pictures latest comedy, Little is now playing in theaters. Be sure to head over to my YouTube channel to check out my thoughts on the film. Movie Synopsis: Girls Trip’s Regina Hall and Black-ish’s Marsai Martin both star as Jordan Sanders — Hall as the take-no-prisoners tech mogul adult version of

The Girl in the Spider’s Web Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams - November 6, 2018April 27, 2020

The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story is Fede Alvarez's new movie installment based on Steig Larson's Millenium series. This film is based on the fourth novel written by David Lagercrantz who took over the series after Larson's sudden death in 2004. Many have claimed the later

Black Panther Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams - February 15, 2018April 27, 2020

Last night still feels like a dream finally come true. I cannot believe that after over a year and a half of anticipation I finally saw Marvel's Black Panther, and it did not disappoint. This film takes place after the unfortunate death of King T'Chaka (John Kani), which we saw

Moana Movie Review

by Sharronda Williams - November 7, 2016April 27, 2020

Disney is sticking to the expansion of cultural diversity in their films by introducing their first Polynesian Princess in Moana. Moana introduces us to newcomer Auli'i Cravalho, a 14-year-old girl who was discovered on the last day of casting auditions for this film. Moana is the daughter of Chief Tui (Temuera Morrison)

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