Good ideas are a dime a dozen, but it's the execution that's tricky. Dozens of new TV shows pop up every season, but only a few go on to become moderate successes, much less smash hits. Here are a few shows that I wanted to work. Emerald City (NBC, 2017): Emerald City is a gritty … Continue reading 3 Shows That Were Doomed To Failure
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Sorry To Bother You Again: The Black Futurist Playlist
Sorry To Bother You was such a deep movie, and it put me in a mood to digest more media like it. My review (despite its length) just barely scratches the surface and there was a lot of stuff I didn't get to. So if you're interested in doing the same, here are my recommendations. WATCH … Continue reading Sorry To Bother You Again: The Black Futurist Playlist
“Sorry To Bother You”, but you need to watch this movie
I watched this movie over the weekend with my husband and we were both left wanting more. There was so much context and subtext in this film that I know I need to watch it at least two more times to get the full picture. But it's so profound that I really feel the need … Continue reading “Sorry To Bother You”, but you need to watch this movie
I want to live in Wakanda
Black Panther fed my spirit. I've always enjoyed superhero stories. I love science fiction and fantasy, and comic books almost always contain a little bit of both. I'll admit that before the movie came out, I didn't know much about Black Panther other than the fact that he existed. I watched the miniseries back in … Continue reading I want to live in Wakanda
Logic’s “Everybody” is the positive resistance album we didn’t know we needed
This is going to be a lengthy post because I've been a fan of Logic for awhile. Tex is super into rap, and so is Mr. Teenage Dream. So between the two of them I was kept pretty current despite my preference for soul and R&B. As a matter of fact, I've been put on … Continue reading Logic’s “Everybody” is the positive resistance album we didn’t know we needed
7 TV Shows Canceled Too Soon
I've always been a bookworm. Mostly because I love reading, but also because I grew up without cable so books didn't have much competition. When your only options are Matlock reruns, Jeopardy, and the local news, books look much more attractive. Now we're living in the age of peak tv and I have cable, DVR, … Continue reading 7 TV Shows Canceled Too Soon