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 […]

Welcome to another weekly review where cats walk on two legs and teenage girls are cat whisperers. For this week, I decided to go back in time and rewatch The Cat Returns. As it happens, it’s been on my mind to do a Ghibli marathon, but I thought better of it, as it’s been done […]

Happy New Year! And to my Indian patrons, Jai Hind! Welcome to another review of the week and the first of the year. The film up for review is none other than Laapataa Ladies! This gem took me on a rabbit-hole adventure through India’s culture. The film satirizes the culture surrounding the wedding sari and […]

‘Tis the season for all things holly and jolly, so in honor of that, praise for Tokyo Godfathers is in order. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m about to educate you on one of the greatest Christmas movies known to man: Tokyo Godfathers!! Like A Christmas Carol or It’s a Wonderful Life, it’s […]

What hasn’t been said about the historic piece Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission? It is a work of cinematic beauty. A masterpiece. Is it divisive? Well, love it or hate it, it is impossible to remain impartial. The movie has it all: a star-studded cast, comic relief, tension, moments of grief, and fear-inducing suspense. Mal-Mo-E takes […]

I’ve come full circle with this drama, Flower Boy Ramen Shop. Like my introduction to K-pop, my love affair with K-dramas began in high school, and Flower Boy Ramen Shop was the one that popped my cherry, so to speak. Maybe this speaks to my immaturity, but many of the issues went over my head […]

This week’s series on the chopping block is none other than Reborn Rich. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, as I have, you’ve probably already heard of this popular series, and if so, pretend like you haven’t! Let’s dive in! Literally setting the stage, the scene opens with our hero showing the new guy […]