From the Hood to the Holler is an inspirational documentary
For his fifth documentary, director Pat Tucker delves into the world of politics in From The Hood To The Holler. The subject of the documentary is Charles Booker.
Confess, Fletch is an enjoyable reboot
After years of being stuck in development hell, author Gregory McDonald’s most famous character Fletch finally returns to the screen in Confess, Fletch from Paramount Pictures. Under the tutelage of director Greg Mottola, Jon Hamm steps into the role made famous by comedy legend Chevy Chase in the eighties.
Second Listen Sunday: Al Green, I’m Still In Love With You
Al Green was already an established force in music when his fifth album, I’m Still in Love with You, hit record stores on October 23, 1972. Green had released Let’s Stay Together earlier that year.
Slow Jam Saturday: Fantasia, I Nominate U
Season 3 American Idol winner Fantasia followed up her platinum-selling debut Free Yourself with her self-titled sophomore album in December 2006. The two big singles from Fantasia were “Hood Boy” and “When I See U.”
Kevin Smith avoids threequel curse in the delightful Clerks III
Kevin Smith makes a return to the world of convenience stores in Clerks III from Lionsgate. After suffering a massive heart attack, Randal (Jeff Anderson) enlists friends and fellow clerks Dante (Brian O’Halloran), Elias (Trevor Fehrman), Jay (Jason Mewes), and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) to help him make a movie about life at the Quick Stop.
End of the Road is a hooky thriller
After making her stamp in television for nearly two decades, director Millicent Shelton’s second feature film arrives in End of the Road from Netflix. Christopher J. Moore penned the original script for the movie, with go-to thriller scribe David Loughery handling the rewrite.
Pearl is a bloody good prequel
Mia Goth and Ti West reunite for another twisted film in Pearl from A24. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl (Goth) must tend to her ailing father (Matthew Sunderland) under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother, Ruth (Tandi Wright). Making matters worse, Pearl’s husband Howard (Alistair Swell) is serving in World War I.
The Woman King Is a crowning achievement of female empowerment
Gina Prince-Bythewood teams up with the iconic Viola Davis for her latest female lead action flick in The Woman King from Tri Star Pictures. Dana Stevens pens the screenplay for the film, which takes inspiration from actual events.
Delia’s Gone is a mystery not worth solving
Canadian filmmaker Robert Budreau directs fellow Canuck Stephen James in his latest film, the thriller Delia’s Gone from Vertical Entertainment.
Second Listen Sunday: Jamie Foxx, Best Night Of My Life
Multi-faceted entertainer Jamie Foxx had already achieved numerous successes across many entertainment avenues when his fourth album, Best Night of My Life, hit stores in the winter of 2010. Foxx’s previous album featured “Blame It,” the biggest hit of his career.
Slow Jam Saturday: Luke & Q, My Turn
While he is one of the stars of Showtime’s hit series The Chi, Luke James has been making noise in the industry for almost two decades. James began his career singing background for Tyrese with his childhood friend Quentin, with whom he would later form a duo under the moniker Luke & Q.
Stallone fly high in decent superhero flick Samaritan
Director Julius Avery teams up with action legend Sylvester Stallone and ventures into the world of superheroes for his third effort in Samaritan from Amazon. Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone), is actually a legend hiding in plain sight.