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THE WOMAN KING, cowritten and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE AND BASKETBALL) is set in the West African kingdom of Dahome in the 1820s. Although the Dahome are in a period of fragile peace with its stronger rival, the Mahi, tensions are high, especially when Dahome villages are continuing to be pillaged. But the Dahome… Continue reading Movie Review: The Woman King
SEE HOW THEY RUN is a surprisingly fun, tongue-in-cheek love letter to classic whodunnit films. I say surprising because despite its all-star cast, I haven't seen much publicity and was worried that was an indicator of a movie the studio is trying to bury. But fear not, screenwriter Mark Chappell writes an entertaining, welcomed addition to… Continue reading Movie Review: See How They Run
After seeing the first four episodes of SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW, I fear it is going to be divisive for Marvel fans... mostly because I am conflicted myself about the show. It definitely has bright moments, such as Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) having relatable problems to 30-something women and delving deeper into the (sometimes humorous)… Continue reading TV Review: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
BULLET TRAIN, directed by David Leitch, is an entertaining enough ensemble action comedy. Part KILL BILL, part MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, the film has high octane fight scenes that are insanely gory, while also being well-choreographed and pretty darn awesome. The film's plot is admittedly bloated, with multiple chaotic storylines that converge and diverge… Continue reading Movie Review: Bullet Train
VIRGIN RIVER, my favorite melodramatic soap is back on Netflix, and let's be real, no one is making this show for the critics' opinions. This is for the fans. So I am going to write this review as the fan I am, telling the good... and the bad. Unfortunately this season has been the weakest… Continue reading TV Review: Virgin River Season 4
GONE IN THE NIGHT, written and directed by Eli Horowitz (HOMECOMING), is a twisty sci-fi thriller with an interesting message about aging and the societal value that is placed on staying young. Admittedly, I was first drawn to the film as a Winona Ryder devotee who will watch anything she is in. But Horowitz's interesting… Continue reading Movie Review: Gone in the Night
Based off of the bestselling book by Delia Owens, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING is going to be divisive. I anticipate it is going to be the battle of book readers, excited to see the characters on-screen, versus non-book readers, who may find the story overhyped. I fall into the latter camp. I didn't hate the… Continue reading Movie Review: Where The Crawdads Sing
THE GRAY MAN, written and directed by the Russo Brothers, is one of Netflix's largest scale original films yet. With an all-star cast, high-octane action scenes, and edge of your seat thrills, this is an entertaining summer film that you can see from the comfort of your own home. Admittedly, there are times when the… Continue reading Movie Review: The Gray Man
As soon as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) credits begin, giving the typical MCU theme song an electric guitar upgrade, you know THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER is going to be different than its predecessors. Fun, hilarious, and silly, Taika Waititi once again makes a super entertaining Marvel film to follow my favorite of the franchise,… Continue reading Movie Review: Thor: Love and Thunder
THE FORGIVEN, written and directed by John Michael McDonagh (CALVARY), is flying under the radar despite having an all star cast of Jessica Chastain, Ralph Fiennes, and Matt Smith. And I am pretty sure I know why. Despite an attempt to satirically skewer the 1%, colonialism, and the appalling way the West views Arab culture,… Continue reading Movie Review: The Forgiven