The silver lining of the female-centric playbook — 2021 was the year of arresting and authentic women on television. Women occupied center stage in science fiction and fantasy. Elizabeth Olsen tackles grief by channeling decades of classic sitcom television in WandaVision. Popular British female actresses showcase their talent in the Victorian-era steampunk fantasy action drama The Nevers and…

Your search for the next binge is solved. — Gone are the days of must-see Sunday night HBO dramas that led to watercooler Mondays. The intense Monday morning discussions of whether Omar Little (RIP Michael K. Williams) from The Wire was going to rob another one of Stringer Bell’s (Idris Elba) corners in Baltimore are a thing of the…

A Curious Lens to Examine A Contentious Subject — Every critic has an opinion about Passing. And many of them miss the point. “In Netflix’s ‘Passing,’ Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga play with racial ambiguity.” — NPR “Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Passing’ on Netflix, an Extraordinary Drama About Racial Identity Starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson” — Decider …

Nida Manzoor’s off-beat coming-of-age comedy is must-watch tv. — With the rise of streaming content, finding something worthwhile to watch can sometimes feel, well, pointless. You have to sort through an overwhelming amount of mediocre content to find something worth watching: something different, engaging, and most of all, compelling. As viewers, we settle for less than excellent storytelling, character…

Remembering The Iconic Luminary’s Long and Inspiring Life (1927–2023) — On April 25th, we mourned the loss of a rare and precious soul. Notoriety like his only comes along once in a hundred years, leaving an unforgettable mark felt by people from all over. A legendary figure whose light burned bright in Hollywood and whose humanitarianism stretched across the globe: …

Raine Allen-Miller crafts a lively modern-day Black British romance. — Do you remember when you last experienced pure bliss? You woke up full of joy, brimming with uncontrollable optimism. As you stepped out the door and prepared for the day ahead, you looked up at the electric blue sky and, at that moment, all your sorrows disappeared. What follows is…

Despite a historic night, the Academy continues to overlook marginalized talent at an alarming rate. — Fans of A24’s breakout hit were abuzz with anticipation. On Hollywood’s biggest night, Daniel Kwan’s and Daniel Scheinert’s cultural touchstone film Everything Everywhere All at Once (EEAAO) took home seven wins. This victory made it the most awarded Best Picture since Slumdog Millionaire fourteen years ago.

Reframing Hollywood Through the Black Female Gaze: A Black History Month Series — Exceptional moviemakers premiered their passion projects this year at America’s mecca of independent cinema, The Sundance film festival (Sundance). Sundance offers the biggest stage and the brightest lights for art house films and their respective maestros behind the camera. Glitzy LA may drive box office success with its big budgets…

Relax and Unwind Without Breaking the Bank — It’s the end of a long, stressful day. You undress and jump into a relaxing bubble bath. This is your non-negotiable me time. You’ve spent months perfecting a calming spa vibe in your small bathroom sanctuary — the one where all your troubles disappear as soon as you sink into…