27 November
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CREED II Director: Steven Caple, Jr. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren, Florian Munteanu, Russell Hornsby It’s been thirty years since Apollo Creed was killed in the ring by Russian athlete Ivan Drago (Lundgren). In this age of reboots and reunions, Creed II takes a similar approach to Rocky IV by reuniting Creed and Drago in the ring, but this time it’s the next generation of boxers. Boxing promoter Buddy Marcelle sees an opportunity to pit Apollo’s son, Adonis (Jordan), up against Ivan’s son, Viktor (Munteanu). Despite being the heavyweight champion, Adonis feels the need to prove himself andRead More →

16 October
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THE HATE U GIVE Director: George Tillman Jr. Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Common, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae, K.J. Apa, Sabrina Carpenter, Algee Smith Amanda Stenberg gives a fantastic performance in the new movie The Hate U Give. It’s based on the young adult novel of the same name by Angie Thomas and covers some timely conversations we’re having in America. The film also stars: Russell Hornsby, Regina Hall, Common, Anthony Mackie, and K.J. Apa. Here’s my review. Don’t forget to go follow my YouTube channel by clicking “Subscribe”Read More →

25 December
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FENCES Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Mykelti Williamson, Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Saniyya Sidney In 2010 Denzel Washington and Viola Davis starred in the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s play, Fences. They both went on to win the Tony Award for their performances as a married couple in 1950s Pittsburgh. Washington plays Troy Maxson, a former baseball player who was too old to go professional and now works as a trash collector. Viola Davis gives another knockout performance as his wife, Rose. While Troy is out at work, she is the typical housewife who makes sure there is food onRead More →