Second Listen Sunday : Q Parker, “The Manual”
R&B singer Q Parker is enjoying success with his new single, “Beg.” However, I wanted to travel back to 2012 for this week’s Second Listen Sunday and show some love for his underrated debut solo album, “The Manual.”
“Cold Wallet” delivers a crypto heist thriller
Director Martin Campbell delivers another female-led action film in Cleaner from Lionsgate. Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley, and Paul Andrew Williams pen the film’s screenplay. Set in present-day London, a group of radical activists led by Marcus (Clive Owen) takes over an energy company’s annual gala, seizing 300 hostages to expose the hosts’ corruption.
Kate Hudson leads the winning series “Running Point”
Oscar nominee Kate Hudson teams up with Netflix for her second television series, “Running Point,” from the creative team of Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. When a scandal forces her oldest brother Cam (Justin Theroux) to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises and her family business.
“My Dead Friend Zoe” is an earnest look at the grief process
After an incident at work, Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, is forced to attend therapy. Despite the best efforts of her VA group counselor, Dr. Cole (Morgan Freeman), Merit remains aloof in her perspective on the world. She also has a strained but tough-love relationship with her mother, Kris (Gloria Reuben).
Second Listen Sunday : Major Harris, “My Way”
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, we will venture to the city of Brotherly Love and give some flowers to Major Harris and his solo debut, My Way. Harris had already made a name for himself, performing with groups such as the Charmers, The Teenagers, the Jarmels, and Nat Turner Rebellion. Later, he would find success as a member of The Delfonics.
Slow Jam Saturday : TLC, “Red Light Special”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, we’re returning to 1995 to show some love to TLC with their song “Red Light Special,” the second single from their massively popular sophomore album, CrazySexyCool.
Album Review : Drake & Party Next Door , “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”
On Drake’s most recent album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U which hit store last Friday he joined forces with his labelmate Party Next Door for this collaborative project. The album attempts to address themes related to intimacy and allure but does not reach the high standard established by the artist’s earlier music. Listeners search for the depth and innovation that have been the signature elements of Drake’s musical trajectory.
Christoph Waltz’s natural charm fails to save “Old Guy”
Two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz collaborates with genre director Simon West on “Old Guy,” which The Avenue produces. Greg Jonson writes the screenplay.
“Cleaner” is a quick and enjoyable “Die Hard” variation
Director Martin Campbell delivers another female-led action film in Cleaner from Lionsgate. Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley, and Paul Andrew Williams pen the film’s screenplay. Set in present-day London, a group of radical activists led by Marcus (Clive Owen) takes over an energy company’s annual gala, seizing 300 hostages to expose the hosts’ corruption.
“Zero Day” delivers as a taut political limited series
Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro makes his second television appearance in the limited series Zero Day from Netflix. The series was created by Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt, with Newman functioning as the showrunner. Lesli Linka Glatter directs all six episodes, with writing contributions from Roberto Patino, Eli Attie, Dee Johnson, Noah Oppenheim, and Eric Newman.
“Everyone Is Going To Die” takes a different approach to the invasion genre
After gaining some experience with a short film and a documentary, director Craig Tuohy shifts to the horror genre for his feature debut, “Everyone Is Going to Die,” produced by Saban Films. The story follows British real estate entrepreneur Daniel (played by Brad Moore), who seems to have it all: wealth and a young girlfriend named Julie (Marina Lazaris). However, due to his infidelity, he now has a strained relationship with his daughter Imogen (Gledisa Arthur).
Second Listen Sunday : Whitney Houston, “Whitney Houston”
This past Friday marked the 40th anniversary of “The Voice,” a.k.a. Whiney Houston’s self-titled debut album hitting stores. So, in that regard, it was only right to give Nippy her flowers for this week’s Second Listen Sunday.