When Roald Dahl saw the film adaptation of his novel, The Witches, in 1990, he called it “utterly appalling.” With a roster of world-class artists like director Robert Zemeckis taking a crack at adapting the classic work to film alongside Guillermo del Toro and Black-ish writer Kenya Barris, also with
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FAREWELL AMOR Review: A Family Drama That Comes Full Circle!
Farewell Amor takes a delicate look at an immigrant family that is reunited after being separated for 17 years and find themselves forever changed. Written and directed by Ekwa Msangi (Dollar Van), I screened it at the 2020 Urbanworld Film Festival. Farewell Amor is a story broken down into the three perspectives of our main
‘The Devil All the Time’ Is an Explosive But Laborious Tale of Generational Violence
ENOLA HOLMES Review: Slow Build Pays off in surprisingly rewarding ways!
Enola Holmes, the anticipated film based on The Enola Holmes Mysteries book series from author Nancy Springer, centers the youngest Holmes sibling, Enola (Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things), on a quest to find their mother, Eudoria (Helena Bohnam Carter, The Crown). On Enola’s 16th birthday, Eudoria disappears, forcing Enola to reunite with her big
DEFINITION PLEASE Review: Sujata Day’s Debut Feature Is A Must See Film!
Written, directed, and starring Sujata Day (Insecure), Definition Please follows Day’s Monica Chowdry, 15 years after winning the 2005 Scribbs national spelling bee. Monica stays in her hometown of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to care for her ailing mother, Jaya (Anna Khaja, The Good Place), after the untimely death of her father.
Chemical Hearts Review: Follows Familiar Tropes for Introspective Resonance
“You’re never more alive than when you’re a teenager,” a voice over offers. In the past, teenage angst followed the John Hughes formula: a bevvy of teens with different personalities melding together with explosive results. The teens usually harbored dreams of rebellion against the uptight authority figures domineering over their
I Used to Go Here Review: Kris Rey’s Latest Comedy Tackles Millennial Trials
Fatal Affair Review: Gives Us Hollywood Royalty Without Unconventional Twists
Fatal Affair is the story of a torrid make-out session and an almost sexual encounter turned deadly obsession. A thriller that follows brilliant and successful lawyer Ellie Warren (Nia Long, Love Jones), and her architect husband Marcus (Stephen Bishop, Being Mary Jane), who has just moved from San Francisco to Oceancrest,
The Old Guard Review: A Cookie-Cutter Action Thriller That Is Saved By A Kick-Ass Charlize Theron And Intriguing Mythology
Relic Review: Relic Is Morbidly Gripping, Yet Ruminatively Poignant
Kay (Emily Mortimer) arrives with her daughter Sam (Bella Heathcote) to her family home in search of Kay’s missing mother Edna (Robyn Nevin). Set in Australia, and surrounded by forest, mother-and-daughter discover a house in disrepair. Filled with rotting fruit; cryptic post-it notes; and disused tennis court, the now once
“Miss Juneteenth Authentically Tackles the Complexities, Expectations, and Sacrifices of Black Motherhood”
Written and directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples (Writer, Queen Sugar), Miss Juneteenth debuted at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and I was lucky enough to attend the premiere. From its deeply complex performances to some of the beautifully lit imagery choices and the rich scenes that eloquently depict the struggles
Shirley Review: Elisabeth Moss Fights for Her Spot at the Oscars in a Spellbinding Tribute to Shirley Jackson
How to Build a Girl Review: Beanie Feldstein Is Exuberant in a Coming-Of-Age Tale That’s Flattened By Its Message
Based on the best selling semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Caitlin Moran, director Coky Giedroyc, mostly known for her work in television, brings How to Build a Girl to screen. It’s the story of Johanna Morrigan, a British teenager growing up in 1990s Wolverhampton who reinvents herself as
Beastie Boys Story Documentary Review
I had the opportunity to watch Apple TV+ new documentary Beastie Boys Story. The documentary covers one of the highest-selling rap bands in the early 90s but most importantly the 40-year friendship between the members of Beastie Boys. Directed by Academy Award winner Spike Jonze, this live documentary voiced by
Sergio Review: Wagner Moura And Ana De Armas Can’t Save This Messy, Shallow Biopic
Tigertail Review: Alan Yang Extols the Asian-American Immigrant Story as Rightfully Universal and Poignant
Sundance Review: Nine Days Is Heartfelt In Its Every Beating Minute
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
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
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Netflix’s Someone Great Provides A Fresh Take On Romantic Comedies
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
