We're a month past the halfway point of 2000's 18th birthday. You're an adult, bitch. Idealists figured you'd be living like Judy Jetson. Instead you're gradually moving on up like Weezie Jefferson. Nevertheless, you persist and do things your way, unapologetically. Here are the best of those things in no particular order. Thanks for the … Continue reading Twenty Eighteen (Thus Far): Peak TV
Marvel's television run is about as uneven as DC's film attempts of late. While Agents of SHIELD is superb, it doesn't receive the attention it deserves. And its chronological predecessor Agent Carter was canceled after two seasons. Netflix's franchises all suffer from too much of a good thing; while Fox seems to fare better with The Gifted and Legion. Finally … Continue reading Hate Me Now: The Divine Pairing “Cloak & Dagger” Review
For the past eight Sundays, mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of Pose. Ryan Murphy's groundbreaking series traversed into unknown territory as he presented Trump's America the first television show to feature five main trans actors - all being trans women of color. Set in 1987 NYC, Pose followed the lives of … Continue reading Hate Me Now: EVAN-GA. LI-STA. “Pose” REVIEW
Couch potatoes everywhere synchronize calendars and iPhone notifications for this fall's lineup of television. Or at least I am. Here is my tentative schedule of what's new, returning and will never see the whites of my eyes. September 25 both Fox's The Gifted and NBC's This Is Us return. Fox's X-Men series ended on a high note, being … Continue reading N.O.T.: Fall TV Preview
On June 22 Netflix's third Marvel hero returned with its sophomore season. Luke Cage season two was available midnight Friday. Soon Twitter buzzed of its likes, dislikes and other observances of the 13-episode entry. How did the season fair after the tumultuous reception to Diamondback? Peep my review below. WARNING: Small spoilers ahead Season 2 of Luke Cage took … Continue reading Rewind: Harlem crowns a king in solid “Luke Cage” S2
https://youtu.be/yNje3jfYLl4 Mario Tennis was one of the few sports games I actually enjoyed playing. Mostly because I was good at it. So the announcement of the Mario Tennis: Aces has me saving my coins to purchase Nintendo's Switch very soon. In this fun ad Mario faces Rafael Nadal in match that shows off not only gameplay, but … Continue reading Trailer Things: Game is set for “Mario Tennis: Aces” this summer
The final chapter founds Clementine as a young adult, fighting for a place to call home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKt7bkHw3xk In this animated feature from Sony/Marvel, we're officially introduced to the other Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Born in the comics, Miles learns the ropes of being a superhero from Peter Parker himself as their universes merge. It looks like we'll also see a female spidey in Gwen Stacy. Another comic favorite. Morales is voiced by Shameik Moore … Continue reading Trailer Things: “Spider-Man: Into the Sider-Verse”, Dec. 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S3phVSi0tI After much anticipation, Steve McQueen's long-awaited mob wives thriller makes waves. The trailer for Widows features four women's plan to protect what is theirs when their criminal husbands are murdered. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo and Elizabeth Debicki as our female foursome. With a script guided by McQueen and Gillian Flynn, the … Continue reading Trailer Things: Steve McQueen’s “Widows”
