Fatale is another big screen Lifetime movie and that’s all right
Michael Ealy returns to the thriller genre in Fatale from Lionsgate and Hidden Empire Film Group. Reuniting the trio of star Michael Ealy, director Deon Taylor and writer David Loughery who collaborated on last year’s The Intruder, Fatale is another Lifetime thriller on the big screen.
Flashback Friday Album Review : The O’Jays, Home for Christmas
The O’Jays were almost three decades into their career when they released their first Christmas project, Home for Christmas, in 1991. The album opens up with the soulful “I Can Hardly Wait ‘Til Christmas.”
Skylines is a harmless fun threequel
A science-fiction franchise receives a new entry in Skylines from Vertical Entertainment. Written and directed by Liam O’Donnell, Skylines continues the story arc that began in 2010’s Skyline.
Soul is filled with heart and thought
Pixar introduces its first African American lead character in Soul from co-directors Pete Docter & Kemp Powers. Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), a middle school music teacher, has long dreamed of performing jazz music onstage.
Flashback Friday Album Review : New Edition, Christmas All Over The World
R&B group New Edition were full-fledged teen superstars when they released the Christmas EP, Christmas All over the World. Hitting store shelves on December 12, 1985, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Safety is an auspicious mix of football & family
Director Reginald Hudlin helms a crowd-pleasing family flick in his latest film Safety. Inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities.
The Prom combines music & heart for a lively good time
Director Ryan Murphy adapts a Broadway play in Netflix’s The Prom. Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin provide the screenplay from their 2018 Broadway musical of the same name. Dee Dee Allen (Meryl Streep), and Barry Glickman (James Corden) are New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands:
Wild Mountain Thyme is a dull romance
Every so often, I will check out a film just based on who is behind the scenes. Screenwriter John Patrick Shanley’s latest project Wild Mountain Thyme is one of the movies.
Wayback Wednesday Concert Review Musiq Soulchild: Bethesda Blues & Jazz
Neo-Soul Crooner Musiq Soulchild graced the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday, July 21st 2018. Dressed in jean shorts and a t-shirt, Musiq seemed relaxed and ready to perform; however, the show came across as more of a sound check than an actual performance.
Throwback Tuesday Album Review : Gary “Lil G” Jenkins, The Other Side
Gary Jenkins, better known as “Lil G” of legendary R&B group Silk, released his solo debut, The Other Side, in July of 2005. During time I served my county as a member of the United States Air Force while stationed in the United Kingdom.
Album Review : Raheem DeVaughn , What A Time To Be In Love
Raheem DeVaughn releases his eighth album, What a Time to Be in Love, on The SoNo Recording Group. The soul singer’s latest project is entirely produced by his frequent collaborators, The Colleagues.
Wayback Wednesday Concert Review: Trey Songz, Warner Theater
On Sunday, May 14th, 2017, Trey Songz brought his music anticipated “Tremaine tour to the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. In support of his seventh album, “Tremaine.” With a predominantly female audience in tow, Songz born Tremaine Neverson effortlessly showed through a two hour set why he’s still one of the most recognizable voices in […]