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‘Cruella’ Is a Punk Infused Blast and the Best of Disney Live-Action

by Sara Clements - May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

It’s the adrenaline. The feeling of being surrounded by a group of people all in eager anticipation. A range of emotions and a crescendo of sounds make the setting feel like it’s pulsating. Then, the lights dim, and your favorite rock star rises from beneath the stage surrounded by fog.

‘The Woman in the Window’ Finds Amy Adams In Another Bad Netflix Movie

by Sara Clements - May 13, 2021

I always say that if a film or television show features a dollhouse then we’re in for a ride. The Woman in the Window certainly is a ride, but it’s more a rough one through backwoods than coasting along the smooth pavement. A film plagued with rewrites and reshoots more

Alexandre Aja’s ‘Oxygen’ Won’t Just Have You Gasping for Air

by Sara Clements - May 12, 2021

If you don’t think you’re claustrophobic, you may reconsider after watching Netflix’s Oxygen. Following a woman’s fight for survival when she wakes up in a cryogenic unit with only 35% oxygen left, Alexandre Aja opens his latest film with the image of a lab rat stuck in a never-ending maze –

A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Is Funnier Than Its Predecessor

by DarkSkyLady - May 12, 2021

A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 2 Review

A Black Lady Sketch Show season 1, when it aired in 2019 had peaks and valleys. Unsurprising given how sketch comedy is; some sketches work while others fall short of hitting the mark between truth—however exaggerated—and comedy. Still, the initial season with actresses Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis,

Jupiter’s Legacy Season 1 Review: This Superhero Family Drama Lacks Focus And Superheroics

by Rafael Motamayor - May 7, 2021

We've reached a point where no matter your taste, there's a superhero show out there for you. Do you want gory satires that deconstruct the meaning of a superhero? Watch The Boys. Do you want an action thriller? Watch Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Want an animated meta-comedy? How about

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Establishes A New Republic With A Fun Batch Of Characters

by Sharronda Williams - May 7, 2021May 10, 2021

Stars Wars: The Bad Batch, the latest animated series now streaming on Disney+, centers around the adventures of Clone Force 99. I had a chance to attend a discussion with the director and head writer of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Brad Rau, Jennifer Corbett, and voice actor Dee Bradley Baker moderated by

‘Things Heard & Seen’ Stumbles In Its Successful Attempt to Revitalize Haunted House Horror

by Sara Clements - April 29, 2021

The easiest way to describe Things Heard & Seen is to imagine if Dan Brown wanted to write a ghost story and it got adapted into a film. While based on the novel All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage, it’s not just a simple horror, mystery, drama, or

‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ Is A Triumph For Netflix

by Sara Clements - April 27, 2021

There’s something special about those films that can pull you out of a negative spiral, even just for two hours. The Mitchells vs. The Machines is such a film. And after the year we’ve had, it feels needed to escape into a wondrous, action-fuelled explosion of luscious splendor. The visually

Mare of Easttown is a Mystery Worth Exploring

by Valerie Thompson - April 16, 2021

A community is rocked by the sins of its past and an all too present murder mystery in HBO’s “Mare of Easttown.” Set in a small Pennsylvania town, the plot follows Mare Sheehan as she investigates a local woman’s murder. As Sheehan deals with the revelations surrounding the horrific event,

HBO Max’s Ballroom Competition Series Legendary Set To Return May 6

by Sharronda Williams - April 16, 2021April 16, 2021

HBO Max has released the official teaser trailer for the second season of their ballroom competition series Legendary. For season 2 10 new houses will compete on the catwalk to battle for the legendary trophy and the $100,000 cash prize. MC Dashaun Wesley along with judges Leiomy Maldonado, Jameela Jamil, Law Roach, and Grammy® winner Megan Thee Stallion will crown

Netflix Bets On Dead With Army Of The Dead Official Trailer

by Sharronda Williams - April 13, 2021

Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming film, Army of the Dead, starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Ella Purnell (Never Let Me Go), and Ana de la Reguera (Narcos). Army of the Dead will follow a group of mercenaries attempting to pull off a heist in Las

Godzilla Vs. Kong Review: A Worthy Fight Between Titans

by Rafael Motamayor - April 9, 2021

There was only one thing that really mattered going into the latest film in the MonsterVerse: would the titular fight be worth the six-year wait? Thankfully, the answer is a resounding yes! Unfortunately, this isn't exactly the home run it could have been. You don't really want a recap of the

‘Thunder Force’ Proves There’s No Such Thing As Unlikely Heroes

by Sara Clements - April 9, 2021

The phrase “Everyone can be a superhero” is a common one. And believable, too, until you watch movies. When I think of a superhero, I see someone hot or young and hot. Someone the media would label as desirable. It’s hard for me to think of a superhero who doesn’t

Netflix Releases Trailer For New Series Jupiter’s Legacy

by Sharronda Williams - April 7, 2021April 13, 2021

Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming series, Jupiter's Legacy, starring Josh Duhamel (Transformers), Ben Daniels (The Crown), and Leslie Bibb (Iron Man). Jupiter's Legacy will focus on the first-generation superheroes having to depend on their children to take over their legacy. Jupiter's Legacy will be available on

Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Trailer Is Finally Here

by Sharronda Williams - April 3, 2021

Warner Bros has released the official trailer for their upcoming film, Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring Lebron James (Trainwreck), Don Cheadle (Avengers:Endgame), and Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek Discovery). Space Jam: A New Legacy will begin a new chapter with Lebron James being trapped along with his son Dom in

Zack Snyder’s Justice League Review: A Classical Epic Powered By A Bold Vision And Heart

by Diego Andaluz - March 17, 2021

In a world where studio-driven blockbusters are the norm, Zack Snyder’s work in the DC Extended Universe was quite the anomaly. With a signature style that has drawn much controversy since his work on Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, ardent supporters and detractors were at each other's throats

‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Fails to Capture the Soul of a Legend

by Sara Clements - February 25, 2021

Lee Daniels chooses to open his biopic on Billie Holiday’s life provocatively – with an image of grotesque violence and inhumanity. A lynching. A horrifying act of hatred that Holiday lyricized in the song “Strange Fruit.” In 1937, the year where a bill to ban the lynching of African Americans

Flora & Ulysses Brings A New Superhero To Life

by Sharronda Williams - February 19, 2021February 22, 2021

Flora & Ulysses, the latest live-action book adaptation now streaming on Disney+, centers around the adventures of a young girl Flora (Matilda Lawler) and a squirrel with superpowers Ulysses. I had a chance to attend a discussion with the cast of Flora & Ulysses Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother),

Wandavision Blends TV Nostalgia Into The Heart Of The MCU

by Sharronda Williams - January 14, 2021February 25, 2021

Wandavision, which is Marvel Studio's first TV series to premiere on Disney+ this Friday, bringing Wanda Maximoff and Vision who are living their ideal suburban lives-begin to suspect that everything is not as It seems to our television screens. I had a chance to attend a press conference with the

HBO Max Releases Locked Down Official Trailer

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by Sharronda Williams - January 5, 2021

HBO Max has released the official trailer for their upcoming film, Locked Down, starring Academy Award® winner Anne Hathaway and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor. Locked Down will center around a couple on the brink of separating forced to deal with their marital issues due to a mandatary lockdown. Rounding

Safety Brings The True Story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey To Life

by Sharronda Williams - December 11, 2020

Safety, which is the latest sports drama now streaming on Disney+ is the story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. I had a chance to attend

Wolfwalkers Review: The Best And Most Beautiful Animated Movie Of The Year

by Rafael Motamayor - December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

The search for the next Studio Ghibli is neverending. Though the answer is not one you can pinpoint easily, the latest film from the acclaimed Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Wolfwalkers, feels like a strong contender. Taking visual cues from The Tale of Princess Kaguya and with a narrative that feels

Safety Review: A Heartwarming Tale of Brotherly Love

by Robert Daniels - December 11, 2020February 25, 2021

Ray Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves) believes he’s made it. And who can blame him? He’s a red-shirt freshman playing safety for the Clemson Tigers football team. He has a dorm, is acing his classes, and is standing out in practice. But his dream comes under threat when his mother is

Mank Review: A Gorgeous Movie About Legacy And Failure That’s Devoid Of Emotion

by Rafael Motamayor - December 2, 2020

David Fincher's Mank is brilliantly summarized by its titular character when he says "You cannot capture a man’s entire life in two hours. All you can hope is to leave an impression of one." Sadly, the impression Netflix's Oscar-hopeful leaves is not a very lasting one, but a surface-level, distant

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