‘Army of Thieves’ Review: A Tad Late on the Heist Scene
Army of Thieves is the second movie in the Army of the Dead universe which is being put together by Zack Synder for Netflix. The first movie Army of the Dead was directed by Zack […]
Movie Review: ‘Progressive Tailors Club’ & The Persevering Critics Club
by olamideadio
In the beginning, God said, “Let there be chaos,” and there was Progressive Tailors Club’s opening scene—maybe, even, every meeting scene. We are thrown into this gathering of unfunny characters trying too hard to be funny; too hard to the point of obviousness.
‘The Prince of Egypt’ Retro Review: A Classic Musical Tale of Layered Conflict
by OIkeade
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 […]
‘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
by olamideadio
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
by olamideadio
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
by OIkeade
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
by olamideadio
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 […]