‘Heels’ Cast Promises The Starz Premiere Is Worth The Wait
From the mind of Loki creator Michael Waldron, Heels is a classic tale of rival brotherhood with a niche twist. The upcoming Starz series follows two brothers struggling to preserve […]
‘Old’ Is Proof Not Every Adaptation Has To Be A Movie Adaptation – Review
Perhaps the most interesting thing about Old is the thing that holds it back. Based on the graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters and adapted for […]
The Meaning Of ‘Fast & Furious’
Welcome to the 167th episode of “The Meaning Of” Podcast! To finish their fun on the first five Fast & Furious films, the First Cut crew welcomes longtime fan and […]
The Meaning Of ‘Constantine’
The crew meets up with special guest DJ Woolridge to discuss Constantine (2005) and Wooldridge’s upcoming comic book, HELLBENT, and how they both personify religion to tell good stories. They […]
Despite A Valiant Effort, ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ Falls Into Downward Spiral – Review
If it ain’t broke, make a sequel. Or better yet, make a franchise. Since its 2004 debut, Saw has become one of the most famous horror franchises. It has the […]
Artists of Color: Shy Lennox Is Unforgettable
When I first heard Shy Lennox’s rich, soulful voice sing a simple melody, he somehow made a crowded hallway seem magical. I instantly knew that the crammed high school wasn’t […]
Artists of Color: Y’all Heard of Pinkshift?
If you’re either shamelessly still in your pop-punk “phase” or from the DMV—that’s DC, Maryland, and Virginia for y’all outside folk—chances are you’ve heard of Pinkshift. This is for those […]
Artists of Color: Meet Sækyi
[Featured image photo by Kadeem Morris/@jamrockdawg] Reigning from Woodbridge, Virginia, 22-year-old rapper Sækyi (pronounced “Sah-kee”) has accomplished things other rappers his age still struggle with. He’s unique. He’s entertaining. And […]
‘Cherry’ Is Inspired by a True Story, But It Doesn’t Have to Be -Review
About a year ago, I spoke with a man who was addicted to heroin for a class project on restorative justice and rehabilitation. We spoke about how he was adjusting […]
Javicia Leslie Bursts Onto The Screen As A Compelling And Kick-Ass New Lead In Season 2 Of ‘Batwoman’ – Review
Season 2 of Batwoman starts off on a rather bleak tone, which is appropriate for all things set in Gotham City. Kate Kane is missing, and Gotham is suffering the […]