Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
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 […]
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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 […]
The Fire Inside, directed by Rachel Morrison in her feature debut, aims to capture the journey of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the trailblazing boxer who made history at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. With Ryan Destiny leading the cast and Brian Tyree Henry playing a supporting role, the film has all the elements of a […]
The eight-episode Netflix Original series, The Madness, features Colman Domingo in the lead role. Among other intense elements, this compelling thriller includes murder, assassinations, and intense familial conflict. The plot is explosive, designed to keep viewers captivated and trying to unravel the interconnected puzzle. In his gripping story The Madness, Stephen Belber focuses on a […]
Jamie Foxx’s Netflix stand-up special, What Had Happened Was, is more than just a comedy performance—it’s a deeply personal and emotionally resonant piece of storytelling. Foxx uses his signature charm and humor to turn a life-threatening medical emergency into a narrative that blends laughter, reflection, and gratitude. In 2023, Jamie Foxx’s health scare made headlines, […]