‘Charge and Bail’ Review
Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Charge and Bail follows the story of Boma (Zainab Balogun), a young elite woman who leaves the United States to practice law in her father’s firm in Nigeria.
‘Badboys and Bridesmaids’ Review: A Bad Remix in a Clichéd Genre
Since the success of The Wedding Party movies, there has been an unhealthy tilt in the industry towards romantic-comedies; an already overpopulated film genre. The formula for these films are well-known; throw the rich at the poor and sprinkle a dash of romantic drama. In this manner, Badboys and Bridesmaids offers nothing new or refreshing.
‘Yawa 2: Aja Colonel’ Review
It sounds preposterous, doesn’t it? A gathering of mourners somewhere in our very own Nigeria are crying and singing hymns and delivering speeches to honour a dog.
‘The Closer’ Review: Dave Chappelle Defends His Foolery
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 […]
Five Other Netflix Series to Watch if You Enjoy ‘Blood & Water’
As we wait patiently for the third season, here are five other Netflix shows to binge watch if you enjoy Blood & Water.
The Wonder of Animations
Animated films, animes, cartoons (as “adults” looking to denigrate the form call them) are a core of modern filmmaking and storytelling. They have become popularized largely, but not solely, by the Walt Disney company. Following […]
‘Sex Education’ is More Than a Show With Horny Teens
We have seen teen movies and TV shows, like Atypical, Outer Banks, On My Block and many others, that grapple with teen angst and puberty, however, Sex Education has proved itself distinct with the angle […]
2021 Emmys Winners List: Streaming Maintains Dominance with Wins for ‘The Crown’, ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
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), […]
‘The Ghost and the Tout Too’ Review: No, We Can’t Accept Nollywood’s Inadequacies as an Industry Signature
There will always be disappointing movies, it’s inevitable and as cinephiles, this is something we must experience. Filmmaking as an art is a way of telling a story through visual forms and Nollywood is reaching […]
Movie Review: ‘Mofe Ni Mofe’ is a Classic Nollywood Feel-Good Movie
Mofe Ni Mofe heralds two characters traumatized by the complications of love.
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