This review was originally published as part of coverage for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Late in his life, Little Richard would talk about how he was the inspiration for all the artists we now consider rock and roll. The Beatles opened for him, Jimi Hendrix played with him, and The Rolling Stones learned from […]
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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 5 Episode 4 Review: Dashed Dreams & Trashy Treats
It wouldn’t be an Amy Sherman-Palladino series if there weren’t a handful of musical numbers worked in, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s latest episode, “Susan,” delivers a healthy dose of musical entertainment. The first three episodes of the series’ fifth and final season broke from tradition with their unexpected glimpses into Midge’s (Rachel Brosnahan) future, […]
‘A Small Light’ Illuminates a Real-Life Heroine Who Fought Against the Nazis | Review
Less than one hundred years ago, the Nazi regime rose to power, ushering in hateful rhetoric under the guise of “well-meaning” Germany-first ideologies. The average person—who fit into what the government viewed as the “ideal” citizen—was free to turn a blind eye to the ugly truth of the situation. The regime-backed notion of “us vs. […]
The Blackening movie review & film summary (2023)
Built on the 2018 Comedy Central short film by comedy trio 3Peat (of which co-writer Dewayne Perkins is a member), “The Blackening” follows a group of old college friends reuniting for a Juneteenth celebration at a cabin in the woods. After catching up and a few games of Spades, they find themselves in the clutches of […]
‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 4 Review: The Most Hilarious Crew in the Galaxy Returns
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist. Our favorite Lower Deckers are moving up in the world! Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 brings back the crew of the USS Cerritos and promotions […]