The Films of Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele occupies a rare and intriguing position in our current cinematic landscape. With only three feature films under his belt, he has proven that he is capable of providing audiences with movies that are […]
The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson is one of cinema’s most beloved auteurs. The film director who dropped out of film school after attending only two days of lectures has made a name for himself not only in […]
Movies and TV Shows Coming in June
In May, Tunde Kelani’s Ayinla (Netflix) and Biodun Stephen’s A Simple Lie (cinemas) were our critic picks. Looking forward to June, Nollywood psychological thriller House of Money (Ile Owo) is set for cinemas, Dr. Sid’s […]
Movies and TV Shows Coming in May
Netflix titles, like highly anticipated EbonyLife’s Blood Sisters, GreoH Studios’ Ayinla and Tunde Kelani’s 2014 sickle cell drama Dazzling Mirage, pave the way for more Nollywood offerings in May. In cinemas, Inkblot’s romcom, The Perfect […]
Movies and TV Shows Coming in April
We are gradually getting into the thick of movie releases from the major studios in Nollywood. Bolanle Austen-Peters’ The Man of God premieres on Netflix, Anthill studios steers two movies to cinemas, a co-production with […]
‘Head Over Bills’ Review: Questionable Acting Hardly Presents Any Answers
When a veteran actress like Shaffy Bello (Chief Daddy 2) and an outstanding actress like Bimbo Ademoye (Gone) grace the screen, one would be optimistic about the movie’s outcome. However, Head Over Bills proved to […]
Complete 2022 Oscar Nominations List
The Oscar nominations for the 94th Academy Awards were announced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan. Among the 2022 Oscar nominees, The Power of the Dog received the most nominations with 12, including best […]
Series Review: UNICEF’s ‘Vaillante’
Vaillante is a UNICEF mini-series about the horrors of child-marriage in sub-Saharan Africa. It features new actors (Maguy Essey and Mouna Loueke) from across the continent and was shot by a South African production team. […]
Preview of February Movies and TV Shows
Returning TV shows and new series dominate February calendar once again. Movie options for viewers are filled with romcom and Valentine-themed stories, with some options left for the action junkies. Highlight of New Films in […]
‘Juju Stories’ (Yam): Magical Realism at its Finest
Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat once said, “Magical realism allows an artist like myself to inject layers of meaning without being obvious. In American culture, where there is freedom of expression, this approach may seem […]