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Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have collaborated on classics before, but Highest 2 Lowest feels like their most exhilarating work yet. A reimagining of Kurosawa’s High and Low set in New York’s music industry, this modern-day crime thriller isn’t just a movie—it’s an experience. Washington commands the screen as David King, a legendary music mogul […]

Some films grab you from the first frame — 40 Acres had me locked in from the jump. Directed by R.T. Thorne in his feature debut, 40 Acres is a genre-bending, post-apocalyptic thriller that puts Black and Indigenous survival at the center. But beyond the genre, it’s a gripping story about land, legacy, and what […]

Warfare isn’t your typical war film. There’s no storyline. No arc. No triumphant mission. No clean resolution. What you get instead is a memory—fragmented, raw, and intimate. Directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, and rooted in Mendoza’s real-life experience as a Navy SEAL, Warfare drops us into a single mission in Ramadi, Iraq in […]

Let’s talk O’Dessa—the new rock opera from Geremy Jasper that dropped on Hulu after its SXSW premiere. I went in curious. I came out confused…but entertained? Kinda. Let me explain. O’Dessa is what happens when a post-apocalyptic love story, a musical, and a surreal fever dream all walk into a bar—and decide to stay a […]

What happens when one of literature’s most iconic sidekicks takes center stage? CBS’s Watson, starring Morris Chestnut, offers a bold reimagining of Dr. John Watson, blending medical mysteries with Sherlock Holmes lore in a way that is both ambitious and unconventional. Premiering January 26, 2025, following the AFC Championship game, Watson delivers a unique twist […]

When The Night Agent first hit Netflix, it had no business being that good. It wasn’t breaking new ground in the spy-thriller game, but it nailed the essentials—high-stakes action, likable leads, and a story that pulled you in and didn’t let go. Season 1 was a runaway success, so of course, expectations for season 2 […]

Netflix’s Back in Action brings Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz back together for an action-comedy that should have been a slam dunk. The nostalgia is strong, the cast is stacked, and the concept—a retired spy couple forced back into the game—has plenty of potential. But while their chemistry shines, the film itself is weighed down […]

If you’re a fan of movies like Friday, Girls Trip, B.A.P.S., or even Weekend Friends, One of Them Days is your next must-see. Directed by Lawrence Lamont and written by Syreeta Singleton, this R-rated buddy comedy, starring Keke Palmer and SZA, delivers pure comedic gold while maintaining a fresh, modern perspective. It’s chaotic, heartfelt in […]

Netflix finally gave us a proper binge with The Upshaws Part 6, dropping ten episodes instead of the frustratingly short six-episode runs we’ve been getting. And listen, I don’t know why Netflix insists on calling these “parts” instead of just seasons, but at this point, I’ve accepted it like an annoying relative who refuses to […]