‘The Piano Lesson’ Review – Danielle Deadwyler Brings New Life to August Wilson’s Play
Over the last few years, the work of playwright August Wilson has been the source of some pretty fantastic films. 2016’s Fences became the third film directed by Denzel Washington, which earned a Best Picture nomination and won Viola Davis…
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A Case for Love Featured, Reviews Film Threat
In director-writer Brian Ide’s documentary A Case for Love, Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry discusses his teachings on how unconditional, sacrificial love can be practiced in the United States. Curry famously hijacked the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle…
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‘Elton John Never Too Late’ Review
Few artists have had as lasting a legacy in popular music as the man born Reginald Kenneth Dwight. From doing demo recordings for the likes of Nick Drake to backing up artists touring soul artists like Patti LaBelle, the gawky…
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Being Weird Has Never Felt As Good As Burton’s Creepy Cult Classic
1988's Beetlejuice may not have been Tim Burton's first movie, but it was the project that truly launched him as a bold, weird, and creative voice in Hollywood. He was - and is - a voice for counter culture with…
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‘Rescue HI-Surf’ Review – Fox’s Lifeguard Procedural Struggles To Stay Afloat
There's a plethora of first-responder television shows out there. From paramedics to firefighters to cop procedurals, the land of network television is littered with these types of shows. Normally, the series follows a ragtag gang made up of a mix…
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‘Apartment 7A’ Review – ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Really Didn’t Need a Roommate
I’m not the first to say it, and I sure as hell won’t be the last, but I’m going to shout it to the heavens anyway: I am so tired of legacy sequels. Or prequels. Or whatever it is that…
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Moving Hong Kong Drama Gives Queer Elders the Spotlight
Making breakfast. Going to the flower shop. Decorating the house for a holiday. On their own, these things may seem mundane — not at all movie-worthy. However, Ray Yeung’s All Shall Be Well captures these actions in a way that…
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The Wasp Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Revenge only gets one so far, but The Wasp leans right into the most debased form of it imaginable. Director Guillem Morales’ film draws upon familiar tropes that we’ve seen in an extended succession of films centered around past trauma/victimhood.…
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‘Wolfs’ Review – George Clooney and Brad Pitt Lead the Pack With a Soft Bite
The best buddy comedies have long thrived on the delicate balance between tension and reluctant friendships. While turning the oddest pairings into unlikely partnerships usually hinges on the leads’ dynamic, some projects can feel like pulling teeth if that connection…
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Soulful Star-Studded Adaptation Is A Therapeutic Discovery Of Trauma Relief
August Wilson, the late acclaimed American playwright, chronicled some of the best stories about African American experiences using deeply humanized and comprehensive storytelling. Some of his notable theater works include Fences and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, both of which have…
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‘From’ Season 3 Review – A Berserk and Brave Installment of Psychological Horror
This September, we're being thrown right back into the reeling enigma of a purgatory that forms the intriguing landscape of MGM+'s underrated sci-fi horror series From. Created by John Griffin, the third season had a convention debut at San Diego…
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‘Matlock’ Review – Kathy Bates Commands the Screen in CBS Legal Drama
In the current TV landscape, it can be tough for any show to cut through all the noise — even if that show happens to be a reboot or revival trying to succeed on the built-in goodwill of nostalgia. Many…
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