I’ve always thought Asians were an interesting variety of people—namely the Japanese. Their mannerisms, attention to detail, and endless creativity have held my attention for years now. They’re the only people to recover from nuclear warfare and regular giant lizard attacks. Godzilla!!! Lol. They are a resilient people. Further, how they’ve managed to rise from […]

The Senegalese film Faat Kiné is an honest look at the fine line women have historically had to walk in society. You can’t be too naïve, and you can’t be too frank. I’m not sure how much things have changed for women around the world since the film was released, but by American standards, much […]

This week’s movie was a long time coming, and finally, that day has arrived. The old saying that “where there’s a will, there’s a way” proved true—at least in this case. Welcome to another weekly TV and movie review. If this is your first time here, join the discussion by leaving a comment and/or a […]

This week’s movie was especially well-written, but not for the faint of heart. I was squirming in my seat the whole time. Full of death, violence, blood, and gore. I hated it. And the worst part is that I knew it would be bad. That film is none other than Amores Perros. The opening scene […]

Hello and welcome back to another edition of movie and TV reviews by yours truly. If you like the conversation, don’t hesitate to leave a like and a comment. Now, this week’s film was rather disappointing, and I wasn’t quite sure what to make of this clusterfuck of a movie. As you know, I’m a […]

Welcome to another weekly review by yours truly. As promised, I picked something upbeat. In fact, the beats from this oldie but goodie are still rattling around in my head. The film is none other than I Have Found It, or by its original name, Kandukondain Kandukondain. I first saw the film when I was […]

I can’t imagine not having parents, and I wouldn’t want to. No matter how bad my parents were to me, I still appreciate them—not to say I wasn’t a bad kid too. Lol. Only as an adult, observing the parent-child dynamic between my niece and nephew and their parents, can I truly see what a […]

Mavo! That means “How are you?” in my native tongue, Urhobo. It’s not as common as Yoruba, but I digress. This week, I decided to travel to Africa and see how my countrymen have progressed. I can say with great satisfaction: “Ninja, we made it!” Gone are the days of village huts and local juju […]

I’m Batman! I always thought it was interesting how Joker is able to return to the streets after Batman puts him in Arkham Asylum. Of course, he serves his allotted time, but does he really pay his debt to society? My question is: why not give him the chair? He’s obviously unrepentant and will continue […]

This week’s movie up for review is I Am Not Madame Bovary. I went into this one blind. I didn’t read the reviews, and I didn’t consider any ratings. I didn’t know what to expect, so I reserved all judgment until the end. Now let’s get it! The story takes place in modern-day China, where […]