Project Power is a successful genre mashup
Netflix brings us a different kind of superhero tale in their latest film, Project Power. Directed by filmmaking duo Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman, Project Power follows an unlikely triumvirate of heroes seeking to take down Teleios, a shady government organization responsible for the creation of a new drug called Power.
Laughs a plentiful in comic Sam Jay’s Netflix special, Sam Jay: 3 In The Morning
My latest comedy discovery is Sam Jay, who shines in her hour-long Netflix comedy special Sam Jay: 3 In The Morning. The comedian is no stranger to Netflix. She initially made a debut on the streaming giant’s The Comedy Lineup Part 1. Her work on the legendary sketch show Saturday Night Live earned her two back to back Emmy nominations.
A Routine plot & uninspired choreography hurt dance flick, Work It
Actress Sabrina Carpenter gets her dance on in her first Netflix film, the coming of age dance flick Work It. Directed by Laura Terruso and written by Alison Peck, Work It tells the story of Quinn Ackerman (Carpenter), an overachieving senior who dreams of attending Duke University.
Nia Long & Omar Epps save Fatal Affair from mediocrity
Director Peter Sullivan reunites Nia Long and Omar Epps on screen for the first since 1999’s In Too Deep with Netflix’s latest film, Fatal Affair.
The ladies shoot first in Netflix’s The Old Guard
Film director Gina Prince-Bythewood makes history as the first African American woman to direct a comic book property in Netflix’s, The Old Guard.
Unsolved Mysteries reboot provides will appease true crime junkies
An American crime mystery series receives an update from Netflix in Unsolved Mysteries. Netflix utilizes the same documentary format to profile real-life mysteries and featured re-enactments of unsolved crimes, missing person’s cases, conspiracy theories, and unexplained paranormal phenomena. One of the first things fans will notice is the omission of a host, but more on that later.
Zero laughs in Eric Andre’s painfully unfunny Netflix special Legalize Everything
Comedian Eric Andre who is primarily known as the creator, host, and co-writer of the Adult Swim comedy series The Eric Andre Show, makes his way to Netflix in the comedy special Legalize Everything. I wasn’t familiar with Eric Andre’s work before the COVID; however, I had seen numerous ads for his hidden film camera film. Bad Trip.
Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods is one of 2020’s best
Spike Lee’s latest project Da 5 Bloods arrives on Netflix Friday, June 12th, and adds another entry to the director’s already impressive filmography.
Netflix’s Space Force is an unsuccessful comedy series launch
Steve Carell returns to series television in Netflix’s Space Force. Reuniting with his The Office producer Greg Daniels, Space Force portrays four-star General Mark R. Naird, a military man enjoying life in the Nation’s capital with his wife Maggie (Lisa Kudrow) and daughter Erin (Diana Silvers).
Just enough laughs in Patton Oswalt’s Netflix special I Love Everything
Comedian Patton Oswalt returns to Netflix for his latest comedy special “I Love Everything”. Patton first came to my attention in his role as Spence on the classic sitcom The King of Queens. I knew Patton was a comic; however I’d never seen any of his stand up acts, preferring to enjoy his television work and voice-over work in animated films such as Ratatouille and more recently The Secret Life of Pets 2.
The natural aura of Michelle Obama is highlighted in Becoming
Director Nadria Hall gives viewers an intimate look at one of the most prolific and admired women of this century, Mrs. Michelle Obama, in Netflix’s Becoming. Following Mrs. Obama on her 34 cities promotional tour for her 2018 same-titled memoir, this was one of my most anticipated documentaries in recent memory.
All Day and A Night a slow burn but worth the watch
Screenwriter Joe Robert Cole directs Netflix’s latest feature All Day and A Night. Film buffs know the name Joe Robert Cole from his co-writing credit on the 2018 blockbuster Black Panther.