Trigger warning: movie depicts domestic violence Based on the musical that was based on the book by Alice Walker, Oprah and Steven Spielberg produced this stunning film. Celie is separated from her sister, Nettie, at a young age, put into an awful marriage, and has to learn how to survive. Through the years she meets … Continue reading The Color Purple
Monk is an author who has had enough of entertainment profiting off of the Black narrative that's filled with stereotypes. How does he exact his revenge? By using a pen name and writing a crazy novel including every stereotype and offensive cliche that he's tired of seeing. And to his surprise, it becomes a bestseller! … Continue reading American Fiction
If you had a mental clean slate, what would you do with it? Bella Baxter/Emma Stone is a grown woman but with the brain of a baby. As she develops she becomes curious if the outside world and is whisked away by the promise of adventure by a sleezy lawyer/Mark Ruffalo. OKAY, the critics will … Continue reading Poor Things
In the early 1980s, the Von Erich brothers dominated the world of professional wrestling. Whether or not some of it was choreographed is beside the point, someone still had to tackle. Kevin, Kerry, David, and Mike were known to be tight-knit and loving, despite their demanding father. Can't say too much without spoiling anything but … Continue reading The Iron Claw
What would you do if you had to stay at school during Christmas break? Unfortunately for Angus Tully, he has to do just that. Stuck with the mean, lazy-eyed, Scrooge-McDuck-type teacher Mr. Hunham/Paul Giamatti and the lead cafeteria lady, Mary. Set in the 70s at an all-boys prep school, watch as their relationship morphs as … Continue reading The Holdovers
Number of episodes: 8 The second season of Dr. Death was just as creepy as the first. Paolo Macchiarini (played by Edgar Ramírez) is the magic surgeon. Using his biosynthetic tracheas (lab made throat) you’ll be able to live your life again. Mandy Moore/Benita Alexander is a single mom/TV producer doing a special on him … Continue reading Dr. Death S2
Bayard Rustin, one of the main advisors to MLK for most of the social rights movement, was a complex man. He was a key figurehead of the movement but his name isn’t referenced often even though it was him that provided a lot of impact. Being openly gay in the 1960s made him a target … Continue reading Rustin
Leonard Bernstein’s life is an interesting one. He’s an accomplished composer and conductor and has a wonderful family. But that’s not enough. Directed by Bradley Cooper (who plays Bernstein) watch how his success (and affairs) affect his marriage to Felicia Bernstein (played by Carrie Mulligan, Promising Young Woman). I had high hopes for this movie … Continue reading Maestro
Number of episodes: 4 The World Cup, once every four years, and the pinnacle of most soccer players' careers. In 2023, the women's national team attempts to have a "three-peat" and win their third consecutive championship. Starting in 2022, watch the behind-the-scenes at what it takes to make the team and how their journey unfolded. … Continue reading Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team
Number of seasons: 6 Whether you'd like to admit it, you know about the British royal family. Past or present you picture someone. Well, the one often eclipsed by the celebrities and scandal is the matriarch known for her dutiful loyalty. Queen Elizabeth II, came to sit on the throne (unexpectedly) at the age of … Continue reading The Crown
If you've seen the last of the Hunger Games franchise, think again. Based on the book of the same title by Suzanne Collins, here is the villain origin story of President Snow. We learn that his name is Coriolanus and at the end of his senior year of school, he's selected as one of the … Continue reading The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
What would you do if someone dreamt about you? Now what if million did? Paul Matthews (Nicholas Cage) is an ordinary college biology professor who’s lived an ordinary life. All of a sudden he’s hearing from people that he’s been repeatedly been in their dreams. Catapulted into fame and beloved by all, until everyone goes … Continue reading Dream Scenario
