Slow Jam Saturday: Lyfe Jennings, I’ll Always Love You
Lyfe wisely avoids covering the Taylor Dayne song of the same name, and Jennings gets sentimental on the track. Lyfe has always had a grit in his singing voice that gives his lyrics an extra layer. “I’ll Always Love You” is a heartfelt ballad that expresses enduring love and commitment. The song lyrics convey a message of unwavering affection and the promise always to hold someone dear, regardless of the circumstances.
Hilary Swank lacks enjoyable cinematic instincts in The Good Mother
After the murder of her estranged son, journalist Marissa Bennings (Swank) forms an unlikely alliance with his pregnant girlfriend Paige (Oliva Cooke) to track down the killers. Together, they confront a world of corruption and drugs in the seedy underbelly of a small city in upstate New York. They unearth an even darker secret as they get closer to the truth.
Bottoms is a crowd pleasing Hughes flavored comedy
Director Emma Seligman returns to high school for her sophomore feature in Bottoms from Orion Pictures. Seligman pens the film’s screenplay with Rachel Sennott, who also headlines the film.
Single Review, Anthony Hamilton, Best Of Me (DJ Soulchild remix)
Frankie J experienced his first taste of stardom as a member of the Kumbia Kings before embarking on a solo career with his debut album What’s A Man to Do in 2003. He followed that project up with a self-titled Spanish language album and then delivered another English language album, The One, in 2005.
Second Listen Sunday : Peabo Bryson, Straight From The Heart
The year was 1985, and Maurice White, the frontman of Earth, Wind & Fire, decided to start a solo projec
Slow Jam Saturday : Tanya Blount, Through The Rain
The year was 1985, and Maurice White, the frontman of Earth, Wind & Fire, decided to start a solo project…
Meg 2: The Trench is a soggy sequel but it’s also fun
After dabbling in science fiction and horror, director Neil Blomkamp switches gears for his fifth effort in Gran Turismo from Columbia Pictures. Jason Hall pens the screenplay with Zach Baylin from a story by Hall and Alex Tse. Following Tetris and The Super Mario Bros Movie, Gran Turismo is the third film based on a video game to see release this year.
Dumbed down script doesn’t stop the fun in Heart Of Stone
Gal Gadot and director Tom Harper attempt to launch another action franchise in Netflix’s Heart of Stone.
Second Listen Sunday : Maurice White, Maurice White
The year was 1985, and Maurice White, the frontman of Earth, Wind & Fire, decided to start a solo projec
River Wild is a serviceable remake
ABen Katai modernizes a nineties thriller in River Wild from Universal Home Entertainment. Katai pens the script with Mike Nguyen Le. Joey (Leighton Meester) fears there could be trouble ahead after her brother
Slow Jam Saturday : Lionel Richie, I’m In Love
Lionel is no stranger to hits records, particularly when it comes to ballads.
The Upshaws Season 4 is harmless fun
Season 4 of Netflix’s The Upshaws welcomes back Mike Epps and his crew. The series follows the life of Bennie Upshaw (played by Epps), the head of a Black working-class family residing in Indianapolis. Bennie is a charming and well-intentioned mechanic, but he has a knack for creating chaos.