Film Reviews
My love of film is rooted in the way stories come to life on screen- how emotion, dialogue, visuals, and music can transport, transform, and inspire. I find joy in everything from classic cinema to modern dramas. I'm drawn to the powerful storytelling that mirrors life, challenges and perspectives. For me, film is more than entertainment; it’s an art form that captures the human experience in ways that words alone cannot. Whether it’s the thrill of a well-paced plot, the depth of a character, or the beauty of a cinematic shot, I cherish the impact movies bring to everyday life.
"Classic....Sassy....Compelling.....
Interlocking stories"
The man behind this movie is quite a legend in my eyes because he created something that will forever live in my subconscious. This coming-of-age story is just what I needed during a time of darkness in this country. It was 2020 when I discovered that Amazon made it available for viewing.
The soundtrack is original and truly transports you to another time. It sets the tone for every scene with such intention that you don’t just watch the story unfold—you feel it in your soul.
*watch on Amazon
"Coming of Age...Timeless Adventurous...Relatable.."
I recently discovered this movie and was so filled with joy after watching it. Finally, a movie that actually depicts the accurate mother-daughter dynamic among Black women.
Once I learned that Julie Dash was responsible for the restoration of this film, its now a classic in my book.
*watch on Amazon
"Out of this World..Timeless..Epic..."
a 2012 American documentary film directed by Mark Christopher Covino and Jeff Howlett. The documentary is about the 1970s Detroit rock band Death and their new-found popularity decades after the group recorded their music.
As a Detroiter, I am flabbergasted that I did not know about this band until now. But knowing my hometown, they were too controversial for the word about them to spread during the cherished Motown Era.
AND, I could write a book about how culturally black folks keep all the important things in the attic- to be discovered decades later.
*watch on Amazon
"Nostalgic...Engrossing...Dramatic"
The show depicts a fictionalized insider's view of the personal computer revolution of the 1980s and the early days of the World Wide Web in the early 1990s. The show's title refers to Halt and Catch Fire (HCF), an idiom for computer machine code instructions.
Detroit was seriously tech based in the 80's, so when this show came out I was hooked. What I loved most was the writing. Their writer's room had to be filled with geniuses.
*watch on Amazon
