Director Bill Condon and Jennifer Lopez spin a fresh web with “Kiss of the Spider Woman”
After a five-year hiatus, director Bill Condon returns to the musical genre with an adaptation of the stage musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” produced by Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions, and LD Entertainment.
Second Listen Sunday: Chris Brown, “Graffiti”
The production is so glossy that it suffocates the music. Songs blend into one another with generic synths and “me too” hooks that sound like they were pulled from a bargain bin of late-2000s pop-R&B leftovers
Slow Jam Saturday: Miguel, “Teach Me”
Miguel’s lyrics convey his longing to be with someone and to feel their emotions.
“The Lost Bus” turns wildfire chaos into human resilience
Visually, Apple spares no expense; the result is often terrifyingly beautiful. Flames stretch across the horizon like tidal waves, reminding us of the fragility of human constructs when nature becomes hostile.
“Coyotes” howls but rarely bites
Music video director Colin Minihand ventures into the horror genre with his latest feature, “Coyotes,” from Aura Entertainment.
Second Listen Sunday : Mariah Carey, “Glitter”
Mariah Carey released her sixteenth album this past Friday, so I felt it was only fitting to show some love to her eighth album, “Glitter,” for this week’s Second Listen Sunday.
Slow Jam Saturday : Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, “Hollywood”
This week for Slow Jam Saturday, I want to revisit 1977 and show some love for “Hollywood” by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan from the group’s fifth studio album, “Ask Rufus.”
June Squibb shines in director Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Great”
Oscar winner and former Marvel heroine Scarlett Johansson adds director to her filmography with her debut film, “Eleanor the Great,” produced by Sony Pictures Classics.
“Dead of Winter” offers chills without thrills
Two-time Oscar winner Dame Emma Thompson delves into the action-thriller genre alongside director Brian Kirk in “Dead of Winter,” produced by Vertical. Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb wrote the screenplay.
Second Listen Sunday: AZ Yet
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I want to take a trip back to 1996 and shine a spotlight on the R&B group Az Yet and their self-titled debut album. Released on April 30 of that year, the group consisted of Marc Nelson, Shawn Rivera, Kenny Terry, Dion Allen, and Darryl Anthony.
Slow Jam Saturday: Keith Washington, “Are You Still in Love with Me”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, I want to take a moment to celebrate Mr. Keith Washington and his single “Are You Still In Love With Me,” which debuted in 1991. At the time, Washington was already
“LEGO Star Wars: Pieces of the Past” – a playful remix of legacy and laughter
The LEGO Star Wars saga has long excelled in crafting parody with purpose, and the new four-part sequel, *Pieces of the Past*, masterfully continues this beloved tradition with a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments.