Hulu’s ‘Helstrom Is A Promising Start That Could Do With More Imagination – Review
The following review is based on the first five episodes of Helstrom that Hulu provided us. As there is much more that needs to unfold in the show, this review […]
Mike Flanagan’s Gothic-Romance ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is an Intoxicating Follow-Up to ‘Hill House’ – Review
Mike Flanagan is no stranger to adapting and reimagining iconic horror literature; previously tackling works by Stephen King and Shirley Jackson. Now, he returns to Netflix to reimagine another celebrated […]
‘High Score’ is an Informative Gaming Docu-Series Worthy of Your Time – Review
Netflix’s new gaming documentary covers a lot of ground. From the height of the arcade era in “invader houses” to the revolution of online multiplayer. High Score tells the story […]
‘Concrete Cowboy’ is an Example of the Diverse and Varied Stories of Black Lives in America – Review
If one were to think of modern-day horseback riding, images of urban landscapes and Black cowboys would likely not be the first thing to come to mind. Luckily, Ricky Staub’s […]
‘Noughts + Crosses’ Is An Alternative Oppressive Regime Tale – Review
Noughts + Crosses is a six-part episodic Afro-centric adaptation that flips everything we’ve known about the hierarchical relationship between white and Black people. Considering recent historical atrocities, BBC’s timing for […]
‘Beans’ Is A Brilliant and Must-See Coming-of-Age Tale – Review
12-year-old Beans (Kiawentiio) is a Mohawk girl who is fast approaching teenagehood. Having just interviewed to attend one of the best schools in the province, Beans is looking forward to […]
A Reflection on Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’ – Review
Let me preface this review with the fact I am highly protective of the animated 1998 animated Disney Mulan film and I am the self-appointed president of the Mulan fan […]
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Amplifies A Most Excellent Franchise – Review
The first two Bill and Ted films are relics of their time, encapsulating pop culture and America in the late 80s/ early 90s. The titular characters are subtly complex- bright-eyed […]
Mayhem and Villainy Abound in Season 2 of ‘The Boys’ – Review
After a thrilling first season, The Boys is back for a new season. With the finale of the previous season ending on an annoying cliffhanger, many of us viewers were […]