Napoleon loses the cinematic war
DISCLAIMER: Before I delve into my review, I’d like to address a point that some historians have raised about the accuracy of certain events portrayed in the movie. For example, some have questioned the depiction of the battle at the Pyramids of Giza and Marie Antoinette’s appearance at her execution. While these critiques are worth noting, it’s essential to remember that historical movies often take creative liberties to make the story more engaging for the audience.
There’s no charm in the city for B’More Careful
Author Shannon Holmes turns director to bring his street-lit classic to the small screen in B’More Careful. Growing up on the cold, mean, inner-city streets of Baltimore is Netta (Phenomenal Jewel), leader of an all-girl clique called the Pussy Pound. Their mission is to fleece men out of money by any means necessary. The other members of the club include Mimi (Kimia Workman), Rasheeda (Christinia Cartier), and Fila (Deja Stevens).
Rumble Through The Dark slowly punches it way to enjoyable entertainment
Aaron Eckhart continues his second-tier lead role in Rumble Through the Dark from Lionsgate. Graham and Parker Philips direct the film from a s screenplay by Michael Farren Smith, who adapts his novel, The Fighter.
Netflix’s in depth documentary Stamped From The Beginning Shatters the Myths and Reveals the truth
Williams’ documentary adaptation utilizes a groundbreaking animation process that merges live action with the art of the era to shed light on well-known and obscure figures and events, both historical and contemporary. Prominent female scholars and activists, such as Dr. Angela Davis, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Dr. Jennifer L. Morgan, and Dr. Kendi, provide viewers with a powerful account of how racist stereotypes and imagery were created and institutionalized in American culture.
Next Goal Wins is a by the number sports film and that’s just fine
Director Taika Waititi ventures away from the MCU for an inspirational sports film for his latest film, Next Goal Wins, from Searchlight Pictures. Waititi pens the film with Iain Morris, which follows the down-on-his-luck coach, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, and his journey with the underdog soccer team as they strive to win their next game and restore their lost glory.
Your Lucky Day is a solid feature debut
Director Dan Brown expands his 2010 short Your Lucky Day into a same-titled full-length feature from Well Go USA. Brown also pens the film’s screenplay, which stars the late Angus Cloud in one of his last roles. The film takes place a few days before Christmas and introduces us to Sterling (Cloud), a petty drug dealer who falls victim to a stickup kid during his latest transaction.
Share explores the dark side of social media with ease
Director Ira Rosensweig examines social media’s impact in Share?, his latest feature from XYZ Films. Benjamin Sutor adapts the screenplay from a story he co-wrote with Rosensweig.
It’s a Wonderful Knife is an early holiday treat for slasher fans
Horror director Tyler MacIntyre combines two genres for his latest film, It’s A Wonderful Knife, from RJE Entertainment. Michael Kennedy pens the film’s screenplay, utilizing plot elements of a slasher flick and a Christmas movie.
Squealer oinks its way into of 2023’s worst
Stunt man Andy Armstrong ventures away from the action genre to true crime for his directorial debut in Squealer from Lionsgate. Armstrong and Danielle Burgio craft the script that vividly fictionalizes the terrifying and gruesome reign of Robert “Willy” Pickton, one of Canada’s most infamous serial killers. Pickton’s atrocities were previously explored in last year’s Pig Killer.
Colman Domingo elevates routine script in Rustin
DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner director George C. Wolfe follows up his highly enjoyable 2020 August Wilson adaption of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom with a biopic in Rustin from Netflix. Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black collaborated on the screenplay based on a story by Breece.
Invincible Season 2 sticks the landing
The highly anticipated second season of the famous Prime Video series Invincible, created by The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman, has finally arrived after a long wait. Based on a Skybound/Image comic by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible is an adult animated superhero show that tells the story of seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who is just like any other guy his age, except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons).
Fincher & Fassbender hit the mark in The Killer
Three-time Academy Award nominee director David Fincher continues his successful relationship with streaming giant Netflix for his thirteenth feature film, The Killer. Fincher reunites with Andrew Kevin Walker, his script writer from Se7en, who adapts Alexis “Matz” Nolent same titled graphic novel for the screenplay.