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“Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa” Delivers Steamy Thrills

HOLLYWOOD—I like Tyler Perry as an entertainer. He knows how to make some intriguing TV shows and films that make you think and keep you invested. His latest flick “Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa” might be one of his boldest to date. It gave me slight shades of “Acrimony” which starred Taraji P. Henson, but his latest flick is a...

Oscar Predictions: Best Director

HOLLYWOOD—Honestly, this might be the easiest category to predict when it comes to the Oscar this year. Why? It seems so apparent that the winner will be a man who has directed some iconic flicks, but never got the big accolade he so deserves. This year’s nominees include: Jonathan Glazer “The Zone of Interest,” Yorgos Lanthimos “Poor Things,” Christopher...

2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards Recap

SANTA MONICA—Saturday was the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Sunday was the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The awards were handed out in Santa Monica with “Saturday Night Live” alum Aidy Bryant serving as the host to the ceremony paying tribute to independent movies in the cinematic universe. Hate to say it, but they tend to be some of the...

“Oppenheimer” Wins Big At Screen Actors Guild Awards

HOLLYWOOD—A massive precursor to what could unfold come Oscar Sunday on March 10 was previewed on Saturday, February 24 as the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards were handed out. The SAG Awards are pretty indicative of where things could be headed in terms of the Academy Awards, but it is important to note, SAG is not always accurate. We have...

Black Cinema Excellence: “The Color Purple (1985)”

HOLLYWOOD—It was a movie that rocked the world when it was released nearly 40 years ago. It had an all-Black cast and was directed by Steven Spielberg, a Jewish man. The famed novel by Alice Walker, “The Color Purple” was being adapted for the big screen. No people, I’m not talking about the 2023 musical, I’m referring to the...

Oscar Predictions: Best Actor

HOLLYWOOD—Who is going to take the Oscar for Best Actor? This is a race that I feel is not as clear cut as people suspect, I think it is a two-person race with a few contenders that should be delivering more chatter. Our nominees include Paul Giamatti “The Holdovers,” Bradley Cooper “Maestro,” Colman Domingo “Rustin,” Cillian Murphy “Oppenheimer” and...

“Maestro” A Mesmerizing Tale Full Of Surprises

HOLLYWOOD—I have been hearing about the performances in this movie for quite some time now, so I was pleasantly pleased with what I witnessed upon watching the movie, “Maestro.” For those not in the know, the film tells the story of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.  I wanted to do a bit of a history on Bernstein because...

“Argylle” Is A Mixed Bag Of Fun

HOLLYWOOD—I am going to say this right away, “Argylle” entertained me to a degree. Yes, there are plenty of people bashing the flick and it deserves some of the slack that it has received. It is a spy-adventure that has too much going on and a bit of the fat needed to be trimmed to turn it into an...

“Poor Things” Is Artistic, But Boring

HOLLYWOOD—I don’t understand the critical love for the whacky dramedy/sci-fi flick “Poor Things.” I know so many people in the cinematic universe that are gushing over this movie. This film is so quirky and odd that either you love it or hate it, and I didn’t love this flick, and it is because it is boring. There is no...

Black Cinema Excellence: “Boyz N The Hood”

HOLLYWOOD—It was momentous when it was released in 1991. It was a movie that placed a spotlight on the urban ghetto unlike anything seen on the big screen. It elevated Black Cinema in a way that hadn’t been done before, and it delivered a movie to this day that I find riveting and I find little nuggets every single...