March 25, 2023

The revamping of Black sitcoms in America portrayed on screen amidst gentrification.

The evolution of black sitcoms is a reflection of the journey of African-Americans in the United States. From minstrel shows that perpetuated negative racial stereotypes to the emergence of black-only minstrel troupes, the community used entertainment to showcase their talent while also challenging harmful narratives. Black sitcoms in the 70s and 80s emphasized healthy family […]

March 25, 2023

‘Agent Elvis’ series review: Fun but best consumed in tiny doses

Agent Elvis is an adult animated television show that poses the ultimate question, “What if Elvis Presley was a secret agent?” The series was co-created by Elvis’s former wife, Priscilla Presley, and is based on real-life events, including Elvis’s meeting with former US President Richard Nixon. The show follows Elvis, who is not only a […]

March 25, 2023

Why is this ‘Pooh’ slasher flick being cancelled in Hong Kong? Read on!

Winnie-the-Pooh has recently made headlines for the release of the micro-budget UK slasher film, “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey.” The movie depicts a feral version of Pooh and Piglet on a bloody rampage after Christopher Robin leaves them behind for college. Despite making $5.5 million after launches in over 40 markets, the film’s release in Hong […]

March 25, 2023

David Lynch Is at His Funniest in This Bizarre Netflix Short

David Lynch is a celebrated filmmaker and artist, known for his unique and often surreal style of storytelling. Despite the disturbing nature of his films, Lynch has built an expansive fan base thanks to his endearing personality and offbeat sense of humor. His activities are unpredictable, but in his latest project, the Netflix short film […]

March 25, 2023

‘Great Expectations’ Review: Charles Dickens’ Classic Is Deftly Reborn in This Impressive Adaptation

Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations has once again been brought to life, this time in the form of a limited series by Steven Knight. Despite the challenge of adapting a classic novel that has been made into numerous movies and shows over the last century, Knight has managed to craft over six hours of deeply engaging […]

March 25, 2023

Will Sharpe to helm film adaptation of bestselling book ‘Crying in H Mart’

Michelle Zauner’s memoir, Crying in H Mart, is a poignant coming-of-age story about a half-Korean daughter who returns to small-town Oregon to care for her Korean mother. The book explores Zauner’s complex relationship with her Korean heritage and her mother, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2014. Now, the book is being adapted for […]

March 25, 2023

‘Boston Strangler’ stars Carrie Coon and Keira Knightley open up about playing reporter characters on a rather intimate level.

The stars of the true-crime thriller “Boston Strangler,” Carrie Coon and Keira Knightley, share an intimate connection with their characters as working mothers with public-facing careers. Coon and Knightley play Boston Record American investigative journalists Jean Cole and Loretta McLaughlin, respectively, who risked their lives to report on the 13 women who were murdered by […]

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