Following a pair of feature films, Rick Riordan’s best-selling book series is getting a new adaptation in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The author did not play such a key role in the development of the earlier films. He’s not just an executive producer on the TV series but he also created it and writes some of the scripts. One thing to take away from the series is that it’s not completely rehashing the earlier…
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The TV Series Is An Improvement"Tag: Glynn Turman
A new Netflix film, Rustin, introduces the mostly forgotten Civil Rights leader/organizer Bayard Rustin to a new generation. When they were choosing the dates for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Rustin (Colman Domingo) played a key role in the choosing the dates. The initial planning was for a two-day event but it later turned into a single day event. However, Rustin advocated against holding it on Friday so that Jews could attend.…
"Rustin Introduces Bayard Rustin to a New Generation"
While fans recover from this past weekend’s NFL draft, they can bring home the hysterical 80 for Brady on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. What follows is my original review: 80 for Brady might have some moments that feel too unrealistic to believe but the film is very hysterical with laugh-out-loud moments. It’s no surprise that this film is so hysterical because it’s written by both Sarah Haskins and Emily Halpern. The duo created Trophy Wife…
"80 for Brady Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD" 80 for Brady might have some moments that feel too unrealistic to believe but the film is very hysterical with laugh-out-loud moments. It’s no surprise that this film is so hysterical because it’s written by both Sarah Haskins and Emily Halpern. The duo created Trophy Wife and went onto co-write Booksmart. Meanwhile, the cast only elevates the material and their delivery helps bring even more laughter. There are some moments that are so absurd that…
"80 for Brady is Hysterical"
Chadwick Boseman graces the screen and bids fans farewell during an Oscar-worthy performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. It was never supposed to end this way. Chadwick Boseman was our king. He was never supposed to be taken away from us so soon. I’ve watched this film twice–the first viewing came before the embargo lifted. But it is a struggle to pen the words. What do you say about an award-worthy performance when you’re watching…
"Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: A Farewell To A Star"
The Way Back, featuring an Oscar-worthy performance from Ben Affleck, is now available for audiences to bring home on Blu-ray and DVD. Affleck, already an Oscar winner for co-writing Good Will Hunting and producing Argo, is the current front runner for Best Actor with a masterclass performance as an alcoholic basketball coach. Depending on how the rest of the year plays out, it’s honestly hard to see this changing. Gavin O’Connor has done it again. …
"The Way Back Is Now Available on Blu-ray, DVD" Ben Affleck manages to deliver a masterclass in acting with his performance as an alcoholic basketball coach in The Way Back. Gavin O’Connor has done it again. The director of Miracle and Warrior knows his way around a sports movie. Brad Ingelsby’s script isn’t immune to some of the classic sports film cliches but that’s alright. The most climactic scene in the film doesn’t quite hit with the level it should because we already know…
"The Way Back: Ben Affleck Turns In A Masterclass"