Standard sequel problems doesn’t hinder Fear Street Part 2 : 1978 as a fun time
The second chapter of Netflix’s latest horror trilogy arrives in Fear Street Part Two: 1978 from director Leigh Janiak. Opening moments after its predecessor Fear Street Part One: 1994, finds 1994 siblings Deena (Kiana Madeira) and Josh (Benjamin Flores Jr) seeking out the help of the mysterious C. Berman (Gillian Jacobs) in hopes of saving Deena’s girlfriend Sam (Olivia Scott Welch) who appears to be possessed.
Second Listen Sunday Review : Mario, Turning Point
Baltimore native Mario found success with his self-titled debut in 2002. However, it was the singer’s follow-up disc where folks really began to take notice. Turning Point, Mario’s sophomore disc, arrived in stores on December 7, 2004.
Black Widow is another strong entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
One of the most anticipated projects in the film division is Black Widow, which arrives from Marvel Studios.
The 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is from the pen of Eric Pearson, who works from a story by Jac Schaeffer and Ned Benson.
Comedy & lupine lore mix in Werewolves Within
Director Josh Ruben adapts a video game for his sophomore film with Werewolves Within from IFC Films. After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield and a snowstorm traps its residents,
Summer of Soul from first time director Questlove is a much needed history lesson
The music extraordinaire Ahmir Khalib Thompson, better known as Questlove, makes a stunning directorial debut with Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). A documentary from Searchlight Pictures, Summer of Soul
Take a trip down Fear Street
A classic teenage horror fiction series gets an adaption in Netflix’s Fear Street Part One: 1994. The first installment of a trilogy, Fear Street Part One: 1994, is the second film by director Leigh Janiak. At the same time, the film’s script was co-written by Phil Graziadei and Janiak.
Wayback Wednesday Movie Review, Sorry To Bother You
Boots Riley, lead vocalist of the hip-hop band, The Coup makes a stunning directorial debut with Sorry to Bother You from Annapurna Pictures. In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, Cassius “Cash” Green (Lakeith Stanfield) is having a rough life—living in his uncle’s garage and struggling to find a job.
Zola is a wild road trip
Director Janicza Bravo adapts a 2015 tweet thread for her second full-length feature in A24’s Zola. On a regular workday, Zola (Taylour Paige) meets a sex worker named Stefani (Riley Keough) at a restaurant where Zola is a waitress, and the two immediately bond over pole dancing.
Music Monday Movie Review, Whitney
Roadside Attractions & Miramax Films present the documentary Whitney from director Kevin Macdonald. The documentary chronicles the rise and fall of “The Voice” from her humble Newark, New Jersey, to a daily tabloid news story.
Second Listen Sunday Review : Tyrese, 2000 Watts
For this week’s edition of Second Listen Sunday, let us return to the summer of 2001. Having already achieved success as a model, VJ, and Soda pop jingle singer, Tyrese came into the music game with a decent debut album in 1998.
Audiences shouldn’t bet on Lansky for a good gangster flick
Meyer Lansky, the historical figure who carried the moniker the “Mob’s Accountant,” receives another biopic on Lansky. Arriving from Vertical Entertainment, the film is written and directed by Eytan Rockaway.
Furious 9 let us know there’s still some gas in the tank for Dominic Toretto and crew
Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family race back to cinemas in Universal Pictures Fast & Furious 9. After a hiatus from the franchise, Justin Lin returns to the director’s chair for his fifth go-round.