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Special Review: Riches (6-episode limited series on Amazon Prime) Unlike few o...

Special Review: Riches (6-episode limited series on Amazon Prime) Unlike few o…

Special Review: Riches (6-episode limited series on Amazon Prime) Unlike few others, ‘Riches’ is one drama that enjoys being Nigerian though it is set mostly in the UK. The plot follows the Richards family, owner of a successful Black-owned family business empire. The sudden death of the patriarch throws family and business in disarray as the children fight for control while secrets that threaten…

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The Pale Blue Eye (now on Netflix) This crime mystery film is adapted from the ...

The Pale Blue Eye (now on Netflix) This crime mystery film is adapted from the …

The Pale Blue Eye (now on Netflix) This crime mystery film is adapted from the 2003 novel of the same name. I haven’t read the book neither bothered to explore full details before going into this movie. I’m glad I went in with a fresh mind. Set in the 1830s American winter, veteran detective Augustus Landor investigate series of grisly murders at West Point military academy with the help of a…

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*TV Series Review* She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (on Disney+) A 9-episode TV serie...

*TV Series Review* She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (on Disney+) A 9-episode TV serie…

*TV Series Review* She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (on Disney+) A 9-episode TV series based on the Marvel Comics character She-Hulk, an alter ego of lawyer Jennifer Walters who happens to be Hulk/Bruce Banner’s cousin. It’s a comedy show, & very comfortable at it too. Well lavished with witty banters that might not necessarily stir those big laughter but would still pass as fun and entertaining. The…

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MOVIE REVIEW: The School for Good & Evil (now on Netflix) This story is mildly ...

MOVIE REVIEW: The School for Good & Evil (now on Netflix) This story is mildly …

MOVIE REVIEW: The School for Good & Evil (now on Netflix) This story is mildly enchanting and pretty decent for a family watch. Inclusion of heavyweight actors made it more endearing. Besides Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington the movie has Michelle Yeoh, Laurence Fishburne and voice talent of Cate Blanchett as the narrator. Good costume, make up and inviting visuals even if it doesn’t operate…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Don’t Worry Darling Prior to its release, this self-acclaimed psy...

MOVIE REVIEW: Don’t Worry Darling Prior to its release, this self-acclaimed psy…

MOVIE REVIEW: Don’t Worry Darling Prior to its release, this self-acclaimed psychological thriller generated lots of media attention for some ugly reasons. The reports had nothing to do with the movie, just gossips of alleged on-set conflicts while filming. So was the on-set drama that gave the film’s premiere a big welcome replicated in the movie itself? “Don’t Worry Darling” is a watchable film…

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The Good Nurse (now on Netflix) This movie is based on a true story and conside...

The Good Nurse (now on Netflix) This movie is based on a true story and conside…

The Good Nurse (now on Netflix) This movie is based on a true story and considering what it entails this should have been a more intense, thought-provoking drama. With Hollywood key talents Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne paired in the lead I was eager to see how this goes. This film doesn’t deliver the experience that levels up with the weight of what it carries. Its medium to low budget…

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Smile (Sept. 2022) Smile is a psychological horror thriller written and directe...

Smile (Sept. 2022) Smile is a psychological horror thriller written and directe…

Smile (Sept. 2022) Smile is a psychological horror thriller written and directed by debutant Parker Finn. The story follows Dr. Rose Cotter, a therapist with traumatic childhood, who starts to experience strange and disturbing occurrences after she witnessed the suicidal act committed by a patient. Familiar but smartly delivers a true haunting experience. It is thrilling and suspenseful all the…

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Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman (now on Netflix) Set in the British colonial er...

Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman (now on Netflix) Set in the British colonial er…

Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman (now on Netflix) Set in the British colonial era, this true life story inspired the stage play “Death and the King’s Horseman” written by the Nobel prize winner, Professor Wole Soyinka. This feature film adapted that stage play as directed by late Biyi Bandele (Blood Sisters) and co-produced by EbonyLife (The Wedding Party) with Netflix. After the king’s death,…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Enola Holmes 2 (now on Netflix) If you have seen the first you’d ...

MOVIE REVIEW: Enola Holmes 2 (now on Netflix) If you have seen the first you’d …

MOVIE REVIEW: Enola Holmes 2 (now on Netflix) If you have seen the first you’d definitely know what to expect in this sequel. Enola Holmes 2 is a follow~up to the 2020 Netflix mystery film based on the young adult fiction book series about Enola Holmes, younger sister to Sherlock Holmes the famous detective. Enola again proves her mystery solving skills, tries to break away from her brother’s…

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Amsterdam (Oct. 2022) David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustl...

Amsterdam (Oct. 2022) David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustl…

Amsterdam (Oct. 2022) David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, Joy) wrote, produced and directed this star~studded comedy thriller. Three friends played by Christian Bale, David Washington and Margot Robie are caught in the mysterious murder of a retired US general and must work together to clear their names as suspects. It is inspired by a true story. The movie has all it…

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The Wonder (now on Netflix) A really good movie with a well written plot that t...

The Wonder (now on Netflix) A really good movie with a well written plot that t…

The Wonder (now on Netflix) A really good movie with a well written plot that touches areas of belief, faith, grief and condemnation. It is sensitive, quiet and demands you pay close attention. Thankfully, Netflix has a fully functional subtitle option to make matters easier to follow. Set in the 1800s rural Ireland, Florence Pugh plays an English nurse named Lib Wright who arrives in town to…