Spoiler-free review:- Malcolm (John David Washington) and Marie (Zendaya) are co-dependent, mentally unstable partners in a toxic relationship.
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Marvel’s Black Panther film director, Ryan Coogler, and his filmmaking outfit, Proximity Media, have signed a new five-year television deal with Disney to develop television projects. Principal among them is a series set in Wakanda which is already in development for DisneyPlus. Ryan Coogler is also presently at work on the sequel of Black Panther. Walt Disney, in their announcement through Bob Iger, the executive chairman of the Walt Disney Company, said, “With Black Panther, Ryan brought a groundbreaking story and iconic characters to life in a real, meaningful and memorable way, creating a watershed cultural moment. We’re thrilled to…
Wheels follows Max (Arnstar), a young DJ who struggles to support himself and his grandmother by DJing parties for a neighbourhood gangstar. With the return of his troubled brother, Terry (Joshua Boone), from prison, Max’s dreams become distant. As Max gets close with Liza (Shyrley Rodriguez), a dance studio manager, he’s inspired by her determination and finds himself at a crossroads between family obligation, the streets and pursuing his dream. Wheels is a quiet movie about the values of family and the place of the individual in that system. The director, Paul Starkman (who has directed a number of reality…
Disney released its latest trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon two days ago. The movie is directed by Don Hall, Carlos Lopez Estrada, Paul Briggs, and John Ripa. The movie stars Kelly Marie Tran as Raya. The trailer opens with Raya, the protagonist, in a notorious metropolis. It immediately sets the light-hearted, warm tone a Disney movie is expected to have. Raya is conned by a baby and her criminal friends which leads to an impressive chase scene that climaxes in a funny slow motion effect. Raya subsequently recruits the con baby and her gang. A voice-over by Raya…
D.O.D, Day of Destiny, or DUD for short, is a 2021 movie touted as the first sci-fi/time travel Nollywood flick. When one is confronted by the idea of a living breathing sentence housing the words “sci-fi”, “time travel”, and Nollywood, what comes to mind, forgivably, is that it will arrive as a dud, or, in other words, Day of Destiny. Here is a movie that ticks all the boxes for most quintessential Nollywood movies: An aerial shot of a road in Lagos. Instagram/Internet superstars that cannot act. Sloppily placed ads.Crass comedy.A handful of standout actors. A sprinkle of old Nollywood actors. A novel idea…
Skydance Media has announced that it has optioned the rights to reimagine the beloved children franchise, Spy Kids. This will be achieved in conjunction with Spyglass Media Group and the creator of the franchise, Robert Rodriguez. Robert Rodriguez will write and direct the new Spy Kids film while Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Peter Oillataguerre will serve in the office of executive producer. Deadline reports that Robert Rodriguez is behind successful movies such as Alita: Battle Angel, Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, and has some interesting works forthcoming such as Hypnotic and The Mandalorian spin-off The Book of Boba Fett. Skydance…
Microsoft has recently acquired the license “to make a chatbot using the personal information of deceased people.” This would grant Microsoft the liberty of creating an AI (Artificial Intelligence) “based on images, voice, data, social media posts, electronic messages, and more personal information” of the deceased. This was reported by The Independent earlier this week. This innovation recalls an episode from the futuristic Netflix series, Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker. The episode in question (Season Two, Episode One) features the story of a young woman who has recently lost her lover to an auto accident and decides to resurrect…
It is 1964 and Malcolm X, prominent black civil rights movement figure, has a secret; it is 1964 and Jim Brown, black NFL superstar cum actor, has just been racially abused; it is 1964 and Sam Cooke, black musical legend murdered by a white woman at age 33, has just been embarrassed at an all-white gathering; it is 1964 and Cassius Clay, to be known later as Muhammed Ali, has just won the most important match of his career. One night in 1964, these men are gathered, fatefully, in a small motel in Miami. One…
This essay is the second issue of an ongoing 3-part series where the team will express their personal opinion on the future of cinema. Issue #1Issue #3 Quick maths to replace a proper opener. Netflix’s subscription ranges between ₦2,000-₦4,400 with the promises of unlimited TV shows and movies, access to simultaneous viewings on four screens, and varying video quality. Also, the omnipotent luxury of rewinding and forwarding at the flick of your thumb. Also, you get to do all this on the comfort of your couch, bed, or in your toilet while taking a dump. Life couldn’t be easier. So, …