Author: OIkeade

Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds in a movie give you exactly Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds in a movie, just as you know them. A bit confusing, I know. A movie with the trio, such as Red Notice, is just a movie with actual star and fantasized superhero power. And taking a look at Netflix’s most popular English films should tell you why this film—reportedly Netflix’s most expensive (at $160-200 million)—exists in the first place. It is a list that has Extraction, 6 Underground, Spenser Confidential, Army of the Dead, The Old Guard and Murder Mystery,…

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Written by Okediran AdeyemiTwitter : OkediranAdeyem1Instagram: Yemi_Write It is quite disheartening and pathetic to see, that the most anticipated television show in Nigeria, Gulder Ultimate Search, is not getting as much favourable reaction as a lot of the fans had thought it would. The survival reality show, Gulder Ultimate Search, which dominated the Nigerian airwaves in the early 2000s, has not been making much buzz despite its triumphant return after seven years off-air. The show that became the most-watched reality TV series in Nigeria before it ended in 2016 has not found its way to many people’s hearts since the beginning of the new season with the “The Age of Craftsmanship”…

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Dear reader, Hey, you. Yes, you, not the Netflix You. Strange things that have been lifting my mood in recent days are the old Nollywood costumes that are making rounds on Twitter. They’ve been making me chuckle, not only because they bring back funny memories, but because they look original and familiar at the same time. As a way to look forward to future Nollywood titles, we kicked off a new series on Instagram titled “Everything You Need to Know”. In this series, uploaded on Mondays, we tell you everything you need to know (that we could find) about a…

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The Prince of Egypt kicks off as a meticulously animated tale of helpless slaves pitted against their masters. While the enslaved only have the heavens to cry unto—whips lash, hands toil, sweat drips, and Egyptian monuments rise. This captivating prologue is aided by what would be the first of many enthralling songs, “Deliver Us”, composed by Hans Zimmer and performed by Ofra Haza and Eden Riegel. With the nailed prologue, opening song, and a disclaimer title card that warns viewers who might be expecting a faithful page-to-screen adaptation, the tone is set for viewers to enjoy a celestial religious event,…

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In my review of David Chappelle’s 2019 special, Sticks and Stones, I called the highly controversial-yet-successful standup comic a fool. And in his latest special for Netflix, he’s here to defend himself, taking over from his devoted followers who have to do most of the defending on social media after every special, due to the star’s inactivity on social media. With an inactive Twitter and Instagram account, he is always aware of the ‘draggings’ that take place on the platforms, oftentimes, lasting days after a new special. While most of the ‘discussion’ have been against his LGBTQ jokes, notably, the…

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At the 73rd Emmy Awards, critically and audience acclaimed feel-good comedy of the year, Ted Lasso, went home with four awards. The Apple TV+ series claimed awards for for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor (Sudeikis), Supporting Actress (Hannah Waddingham), and Supporting Actor (Brett Goldstein).Netflix’s The Crown, which was tied with The Mandalorian for the most-nominated drama series (24), was the attraction of the night, with Olivia Colman and Josh O’Connor wining Lead Actress and Lead Actor awards, while Gillian Anderson and Tobias Menzies claimed trophies in the supporting categories. Outstanding Animated Program “Big Mouth” (Netflix) “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox) WINNER: “Genndy…

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Editor’s notes: With the success of King of Boys amongst the Nigerian audience, and the return of Gulder Ultimate Search, our guest writer takes a look at the golden era of Nigerian TV from a personal lens. Written by Okediran AdeyemiTwitter : OkediranAdeyem1Instagram: Yemi_Write Moments don’t always dissolve into memories. A ton of them are lived and forgotten. But there are a few that never settle and resurface as a memory, making people go through a weird period of nostalgia and other similar emotions. I remember being aroused from sleep early in the morning by a commercial advert from a radio…

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