‘Bliss’ Review: Amazon Blends ‘Midnight in Paris’ with ‘Inception’
Bliss delivers the horror in a way you'd never expect, skillfully telling a story that will have viewers questioning what's happening on the screen as well as the nature of reality itself.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman Delivers a Stunning Final Performance
Teeming with intense performance and thought-provoking commentary, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is a timely and well-crafted cinematic tour de force that’s not to be missed.
Review: Netflix’s ‘Death to 2020’
Watch Death to 2020 for a laugh and for an appreciation of some fantastic comedians. But don't expect it to make you feel any better, worse, or anything else, about this year.
Review: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Sky’
The Midnight Sky starts with familiar ideas but it freshens them up emotionally, scientifically, and cinematically, resulting in a sci-fi drama story that's perfect for viewers in 2020.
Review: HBO Max’s ‘Superintelligence’
Superintelligence gets points for its fresh genre blend, its fun characters, and the uplifting and thought-provoking lessons we learn by the end.
Review: Amazon Prime’s ‘Mangrove’
Although it takes place half a century ago, Mangrove feels relatable in its political relevance and its personal narratives. Come for the story, stay for the unexpected sense of hope that it brings.
Review: Hulu’s ‘Bad Hair’ Takes “Beauty is Pain” to a New Level
Rather than a stereotypical horror film, Bad Hair is an entertaining manifestation of the unrealistic and unfair beauty standards Black women are expected to uphold.
Review: HBO Max’s ‘The Witches’
The Witches is a treat for the eyes, but it misses the mark on both the child and adult levels. It gets an E for Effort... and an A for Octavia Spencer's dancing.
Review: Netflix’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
The Trial of the Chicago 7 entertains and challenges, stimulating both the heart and the mind. Whether your take-away is a powerful storytelling experience or a new lens through which to view present-day America, you'll most certainly gain something from watching.
Netflix’s ‘Hubie Halloween’ Review
Hubie Halloween is a goodmovie to put on in the background while at the dentist--it's not great but the sporadic funny moment will keep you entertained for the time being.