“Classified” is an underwhelming mess of clichés
Aaron Eckhart continues his trend of top lining second-tier action flicks in “Classified” from Saban films. Roel Reiné directs the film from a script by Roel Reiné. Evan Shaw (Aaron Eckhart) is a CIA officer who has spent the last two decades alone in the field. He uses the “Help Wanted” section of the newspapers to get his orders from the agency.
Second Listen Sunday: The Whispers, “Just Gets Better With Time”
The year was 1987, and in the world of sports, The Giants won the Super Bowl, the Lakers won the NBA, and the Minnesota Twins won baseball. In television, the world would get their introduction to “The Simpsons,” in cinema, Eddie Murphy would appear in his first sequel.
Slow Jam Saturday: Donell Jones, “I Hope That Its You”
Chicago-based R&B singer Donell Jones’s career went to the next level in 1999 with his sophomore album “Where I Wanna Be.”
The Lincoln Lawyer’s junior season continues to win the case of enjoyable entertainment”
From the get‑go, it’s apparent that Dern is here only for the paycheck. Not only does the usually elegant actress deliver a bland performance as Maya Reid, but her character is contrived and never comes across as more than an artificially inflated cliché.
Second Listen Sunday: Coko, “Hot Coko”
Cheryl Elizabeth Gamble, aka Coko, was one of the prominent voices of the nineties as a member of a beloved R&B trio.
Slow Jam Saturday: Terry Ellis, “Wherever You Are”
No matter what the music genre is in groups, every member has some solo aspirations.
“Lonely Planet” is a bore
From the get‑go, it’s apparent that Dern is here only for the paycheck. Not only does the usually elegant actress deliver a bland performance as Maya Reid, but her character is contrived and never comes across as more than an artificially inflated cliché.
Ali Wong delivers in latest stand up special
This special was recorded during Wong’s residency at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, where she headlined the Netflix Is a Joke Festival.
Second Listen Sunday Blackstreet “Finally”
Arriving in stores on March 23, “Finally” was led by the single “Take Me There,” which also served as the theme song for the animated feature film The Rugrats Movie. Mya and rappers Mase and Blinky Blink were featured on the song, which Riley produced and co-wrote with Tamara Savage. At its essence, ‘Take Me There’ embodies a captivating portrayal of the yearning to transcend reality and immerse oneself in a realm of marvel and imagination. The lyrics encapsulate a profound longing for an enchanting place where boundless possibilities exist and aspirations materialize into reality. Given the group’s popularity then, the collaboration made perfect sense and was a song that parents and kids could jam to.
Slow Jam Saturday: Dave Hollister, Can’t Stay
This week’s Slow Jam Saturday pick takes us to the Windy City to highlight Dave Hollister and his song “Can’t Stay.”
Flashback Friday Eric Roberson Single Review
Last weekend, Mr. Eric Roberson, an iconic figure in independent R&B, performed at The Birchmere, America’s Legendary Music Hall in Alexandria, VA, for two unforgettable nights.
“SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY” is a lovely tribute
Megan Fox teams up with director S.K. Dale to bring her feminine wiles to the world of A.I. in “Subservience” from XYZ Films. Will Honley and April Maguire wrote the film’s screenplay. Alice (Fox) is a lifelike, artificially intelligent android who can care for any family and home. Looking for help with the housework, struggling father Nick (Michele Morrone) purchases Alice after his wife Maggie (Madeline Zima) becomes sick. Alice suddenly becomes self-aware and wants everything her new family has to offer, starting with the affection of her owner — and she’ll kill to get it.