Movie Reviews and Previews Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and their Biceps The Gray Man premieres on July 22. This is the most expensive movie Netflix has ever made, directed by the Russo brothers, with two major stars, Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, playing adversaries, and featuring a supporting cast that includes Ana de Armas, Alfre Woodard, and Regé-Jean Page. All of By Lainey • Jul 11, 2022 11:05 am
Movie Reviews and Previews The Lion King, but no charisma Jon Favreau’s remake of The Lion King, using photo-realistic computer animation techniques, is stunning. It is stunning to look at. The Serengeti looks real, as detailed and gorgeous as the best nature documentary. The animals are stunning, as tangible as any creature in a National Geographic photograph. And it By Sarah • Jul 18, 2019 01:20 pm
Equality Issues Strong Black Lead By now, you’ve probably seen Netflix’s Strong Black Lead short film. The spot is a recreation of the iconic 1958 photo “A Great Day in Harlem” but instead of legendary jazz musicians, Netflix brought together 47 black directors, producers, writers and actors. The promo has been dubbed “A By Kathleen • Jun 26, 2018 02:54 pm
Kristen Bell Golden Globes TV Noms – Not Boring This is when being ‘contrary’ gets you into trouble. For the record, I don’t think I choose the alternate perspective all the time, but some people, like 90% of the staff of this blog, seem to think I do, and usually I can mount a rousing defense. Today though, By Duana • Dec 11, 2017 01:39 pm
TV Updates TV Review: Luke Cage SPOILERS Mike Colter returns as Luke Cage, the stoic bartender we first met in Jessica Jones. Following the events of that show, Luke has retreated to Harlem, where his late wife’s last living relative, a barbershop proprietor known as Pop (Frankie Faison), has given Luke a job sweeping up By Sarah • Oct 13, 2016 02:26 pm
TV Updates Luke Cage, the hero we need “The world is ready for a bulletproof black man.” That’s what Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker said at Comic-Con in July. I would watch the show based on that statement alone but Netflix’s Luke Cage looks like it’s actually going to live up to the hype. By Kathleen • Sep 27, 2016 12:37 pm
