Sometimes, when Hollywood “isn’t in the mood” for fresh and original movies, they settle for sequels to existing films. Sequels promise to expand the story with new characters, grander adventures, and higher stakes. But let’s not forget, they’re also a cash grab for studios; milking every last penny out of a successful IP. Generally speaking, movie sequels come in three flavours: the good, the bad, and the meh. A good sequel not only fills the pockets of film executives but also gives fans a fresh movie to bond over. Sometimes, these sequels even surpass their predecessors. Delightful examples of this…
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Dearest gentle reader, behold, the latest offering from the brilliant mind of Shonda Rhimes for Netflix: Queen Charlotte – A Bridgerton Story. This captivating historical drama premiered on May 11, 2023 and is a prequel spin-off to the wildly popular Bridgerton series, chronicling the rise of a young Queen Charlotte (India Ria Amarteifio) to power and the dynamic between her and her husband, King George (Corey Mylchreest). But that’s not all – the series also features the younger versions of beloved characters Lady Danbury, Brimsley, and Violet Ledger soon-to-be Bridgerton, played by the talented Arsema Thomas, Sam Celmett, and Connie…
Everyone has a rage monster lurking inside them. I call mine The Wrathinator! He’s locked up in a tiny cell in my brain, but always looking for a way out. All it takes is one trigger — a condescending coworker or a jerk who drives like SpongeBob SquarePants — and I lose it. The Wrathinator breaks free and takes over the wheel. I scream words I don’t mean, I hurl things I shouldn’t, and I make a mess of everything. When the devil’s had his fun, he happily recedes to his cage, leaving me to deal with the fallout. That’s…
YOU is an American psychological thriller series on Netflix that follows Joe Goldberg, a disturbed young man who, on his quest to find and keep love, and will do almost anything from stalking to cold-blooded murder. The fourth season was released in two parts on February 9th (episodes 1–5) and March 9th (episodes 6–10). The show stars Penn Badgley in the lead role as Joe Goldberg, Tati Gabrielle (Marienne), Victoria Pedretti (Love Quinn), and Elizabeth Lail (Guinevere Beck) as returning cast members, and a troupe of new faces such as Charlotte Ritchie (Kate Galvin), Tilly Keeper (Lady Phoebe), Amy-Leigh Hickman…
Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness (DSMOM) is a superhero-horror film, 28th in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and the sequel to Doctor Strange (2016). Written by Michael Waldron and directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Don’t Breathe), the movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), newcomer Xochitl Gomez (America Chavez), Benedict Wong (Sorcerer Supreme Wong) and many more. Released theatrically on May 6th, 2022 and digitally on July 22, 2022, DSMOM became the second highest-grossing movie of the year behind Top Gun: Maverick. While the film boasts visually-captivating CG scenes and decent acting, it didn’t…
Blood Sisters is a four-episode Nollywood series co-directed by Biyi Bandele (Half of a Yellow Sun) and Kenneth Gyang (Confusion Na Wa). It was created by Temidayo Makanjuola and produced by EbonyLife’s Mo Abudu and was available to stream on Netflix from the 5th of May 2022. The limited series unpacks quite the troupe with its cast of fine actors: Kate Henshaw, Deyemi Okanlawon, Nancy Isime, Ini Dima-Okojie, Genoveva Umeh, Gabriel Afoloyan, Kehinde Bankole, Ramsey Nouah, Uche Jumbo, Keppy Ekpeyong-Bassey, Segun Arinze among others. Since its premiere, the series has become quite popular among viewers and critics. Some have applauded…
The Batman had its theatrical and digital release (HBO Max) on the 4th of March and 19th of April 2022 respectively. Co-written and directed by Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes), the superhero movie reboot boasts an ensemble cast starring Robert Pattinson (Bruce Wayne/Batman) Zoe Kravitz (Selina Kyle/Catwoman), Paul Dano (Riddler), Jeffrey Wright (Jim Gordon), John Turturro (Carmine Falcone), Andy Serkis (Alfred) and Colin Farrell (Oz/Penguin). The movie has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its gripping grit as a ground-breaking detectivesque super-noir (bat-noir). However, this does not mean that The Batman is without its…
Spider-Man: No Way Home had its theatrical release in the USA and other regions on December 17, 2021. Directed by John Watts and starring more A-list actors than we can squeeze in one paragraph, No Way Home is easily the MCU’s most ambitious superhero movie since Endgame. However, following its digital release, the movie has come under renewed criticism. Let’s countdown some of the lamest things we spotted in No Way Home which left the spider-sense of fans tingling. ‘The Batman’ Review: Gotham’s Vigilante Hero Returns as “Vengeance” in New Standalone Movie A Leaking Spell Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and…