O Horizon Review: Maria Bakalova Anchors a Thoughtful Look at Grief and Artificial Intelligence
Director Madeleine Sackler Rotzler uses artificial intelligence as a creative backdrop for her latest film, O Horizon, from Variance Films. The film poses an interesting question: If you could speak to a departed loved one again, would you? I know, for me, there are three men I would love to speak with again, just to see one more time, just to share where I am in life now. That alone gives the film an emotional doorway worth walking through.
Second Listen Sunday : Peabo Bryson, “Stand For Love”
With the passing of Peabo Bryson on June 2nd week, it felt only fitting to revisit his final studio album, “Stand for Love”, for this week’s Second Listen Sunday.
Slow Jam Saturday: Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love”
With the passing of Peabo Bryson on June 2nd week, it felt only fitting to revisit his final studio album, “Stand for Love”, for this week’s R&B balladeer Peabo Bryson was called home to glory earlier this week, so it was only fitting to give one of the genre’s true giants his flowers for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday.
‘The Furious’ Review: One of the Year’s Best Action Films Delivers Relentless Martial Arts Mayhem
Director Kenji Tanigaki delivers arguably one of the best action movies of the year in the highly enjoyable ass-kicking fest “The Furious” from Lionsgate. Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin and Frank Hui pen the film’s screenplay.
‘Seven Snipers’ Review: Radha Mitchell Keeps This Familiar Thriller in Its Sight
There’s an old saying in Hollywood: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This philosophy appears to be the guiding principle behind “Seven Snipers,” directed by Sandra Sciberras.
Cape Fear Review: Javier Bardem Delivers a Chilling Performance in Apple TV+’s Gripping Thriller Series
After achieving success with “Presumed Innocent,” Apple TV+ is now giving another ’90s thriller the miniseries treatment in “Cape Fear.”
Second Listen Sunday: Michael Jackson, “Forever, Michael”
As the King of Pop’s biopic continues to perform well at the box office, I wanted to revisit one of Michael Jackson’s overlooked solo albums, “Forever, Michael”, released in 1975, for my first Second Listen Sunday of 2026.
Slow Jam Saturday : JOE, “U Should Know Mw”
As Joe prepares for his upcoming Tiny Desk performance, it’s a fitting time to revisit “U Should Know Me,” one of the hidden gems in his catalog. This song, which he wrote and produced himself, first appeared in 1998 on the soundtrack for “Caught Up”, a hood drama starring Bokeem Woodbine and Cynda Williams.
Single Review: Ne-Yo, “Ms. Tundra”
As fans look forward to his upcoming co-headlining “Nights Like This” tour with Akon, Ne-Yo is smoothly transitioning into country music while still maintaining his R&B roots with his latest single, “Ms. Tundra.” This infectious track is the third release from his forthcoming tenth studio album, “Highway 79,” set for release on July 10 via Compound Entertainment.
The Four Seasons Season 2 Review: Tina Fey and Colman Domingo Lead a Sharp, Mature Return
Netflix’s highly enjoyable series “The Four Seasons” returns for a second season under the tutelage of Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. Directors on Season 2 include cast members Colman Domingo, who directs the first episode, and Tina Fey, who directs the second. The writing staff includes Fey, John Riggi, Lang Fisher, and Lisa Muse Bryant.
Pressure Review: Brendan Fraser Anchors a Gripping World War II Drama
Director Anthony Maras returns to the historical drama genre with his second feature, “Pressure”, from Focus Features. Maras, who previously directed the harrowing film “Hotel Mumbai”, co-writes the screenplay with David Haig, adapting Haig’s stage play of the same name. Brendan Fraser, fresh off last year’s “Rental Family”, stars as General Dwight D.
Single Review: Johnny Gill, “A Dance, A Kiss.”
Following the highly successful “Way Tour” with New Edition, Johnny Gill presents fans with a new single titled “A Dance, A Kiss.”