While the debate rages on about whether or not studio films have lost the ability to make anything that isn’t a reboot, remake, or sequel, Taraji. P. Henson headlines What Men Want, the gender-bent remake of Nancy Meyers’ film, What…
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Is Only Slightly Better Than Flickbait
In true Disney fashion, Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 aims to capture the attention of a wide audience by invoking wonder through wonderful characters. But like the clumsy, overstuffed title implies, the continued adventures of Ralph and Vanellope…
Tyler Perry’s Acrimony Movie Review: Taraji P. Henson can’t save this disaster
As Taraji P. Henson’s Melinda begins to spin her web of woe while puffing on a cigarette in a therapist’s office, she insists she is not a stereotype. She practically steps into the audience with these words, intending to deflect…
Proud Mary Review: Taraji P. Henson proves she’s an action heroine worth rooting for in mediocre film
The movie Proud Mary might not be anything special in itself, but its heroine sure as hell is, with Taraji P. Henson proving she can kick ass and take names like the best action hero the movie won’t let her…
Movie Review: Hidden Figures
There is little doubt that Hidden Figures, directed by Theodore Melfi, was shot with the intention to be a crowd pleaser and it succeeds greatly in that mission. Like the films core three characters, the film is injected with a riveting…
TV Review: Empire 3×02 “Sin That Amends”
The madness of the music world continues with the latest episode of Empire. After a modest start, episode two picks up with each character continuing to fight their own battles. Lucious tries to get Cookie in his corner, Jamal tries…
TV Review: Empire 3×01 “Light in Darkness”
Storming onto the television scene less than two years ago, Empire became one of the biggest breakout hits in quite some time. It took audiences by storm, being one of the few shows in which the first season saw increased…