Category Archives: Film and TV News

Nia Long made a few attempts in the thriller arena, but one that stands out, for no good reason is, The Fatal Affair. Released in 2020 on Netflix, Long played Ellie Warren, a mother and wife who gets into a dangerous affair, with an old friend from college, played by Omar Epps. Epps was theContinue reading “Nia Long Redeems Her Thriller Performance With The Film, Missing”

The second installment in the Knives Out series, Glass Onion was not on my immediate list of movies to watch when it debuted on Netflix, December 23, 2022. The previews never compelled me to rush to open my Netflix channel. It could be the bevy of celebrities the streaming service tried to sell its subscribersContinue reading “Maybe Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion Is Trying To Tell Us Something”

It has been ten years since we received the news that pop icon, Whitney Houston was discovered dead in a bath tub in her Beverly Hilton hotel. Since then, there have been numerous biographies, memoirs, and films about the legend that don’t hold a candle to her talent, which we were privileged to in herContinue reading “Who Is Protecting Whitney Houston’s Legacy?”

Some of us may be over the #MeToo stories that have dominated the media headlines, theaters, and small screens in the past few years but, if you think She Said is just another one of those movies–you are wrong. She Said diverts viewers’ attention away from the typical #MeToo narratives, that have predictable and vindicatingContinue reading “What She Said Says About Male Toxicity In A Male Dominated Industry”

After stumbling upon Vulture’s 50 Best War Movies list, and noticing the singular female appearance to grace it, I then pondered this year’s Oscars. The absence of women directing War films led me to women being recognized by the Academy and other prestigious award shows. Before I get to that, let me start with thisContinue reading “The Audacity To Be A Women In Cinema: What Can History Tell Us About Sian Heder And Jane Campion’s Chances Of Taking Home The Oscar”

Halle Berry made her directorial debut last month with Bruised. She also stars in this drama about a disgraced MMA fighter who is living in poverty while trying to suppress the urge to return to the ring. When Jackie’s (Halle Berry) mother shows up at her home, with the son Jackie left behind, she adaptsContinue reading “Halle Berry delivers stellar performances from her cast in her directorial debut”

There have been some delays with the sequel to the billion dollar Black Panther release. Part of the blame is due to Covid, then there is the unfortunate passing of lead star Chadwick Boseman. The most recent update comes from franchise director, Ryan Coogler, who says the upcoming release will be July of 2022. JudgingContinue reading “Black Panther Sequel Update and How Ryan Coogler Will Fill The void Of Chadwick Boseman”

Season three is on its way to fans. Netflix recently confirmed that the cast has returned to set to start filming the final season for their dark comedy hit. Linda Cardellini said on Twitter, “So excited for a season 3! Congrats to @thelizfeldman and to our entire hardworking @deadtome family. Big thanks to everyone whoContinue reading “Dead to Me Final Season Update”