Creed III: Michael B. Jordan Creates A New Legacy
The championship match between Muhammad Ali and Chuck Wepner gave birth to an idea in Sylvester Stallone, an idea that led him to write a screenplay in three days. That screenplay developed into the iconic 1976 Rocky film. The critically acclaimed film went on to make $225M at the box office,...
Gangs of lagos review : A journey through the streets of Isale Eko
Director Jade Osiberu, known for breaking new ground and presenting a revamped Nollywood, has taken her talent a step further with her most recent work “Gangs of Lagos”. Since she entered the Nollywood movie space with “Gidi Up” in 2013, her trajectory has been nothing short of impressive. Main Plot –...
You Season 4 Part 2: Powerful Twist Helps Elevate to Scary New Heights
Following an underwhelming first part, You Season 4 returns for its second part. In my review of the first part, I claimed it was void of charm. Thankfully, the second part introduces a refreshing new outlook on the world of You. After the shocking ending of the first part, where it was revealed...
A Sunday Affair: An Enjoyable Mess
“To love and be loved is the greatest gift in life”, while a lot of people can’t boast of having this gift, Netflix in collaboration with Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife is delivering the next best thing to their screens. Upon further consideration, is A Sunday Affair a Valentine’s day gift or curse? Let’s...
Meet the cast of MTV Shuga Naija Season 5!
Since hearing that MTV Shuga will be returning for a new season, we’ve been wondering who would be joining the new cast. This season, MTV Shuga is all about empowering female creatives, with an 80% female cast in front of the camera. It is produced by 1Pod Pictures, a Nigerian company that is run by women and …...
‘Wednesday’ Review: A Faithful Adaptation that Embraces the Macabre
The Addams Family has grown to become a well-known name in the world of the macabre, and the infamous theme song with only four notes and two finger snaps has been etched into the minds of fans worldwide. Fans who wasted no time in devouring the latest installment in The Addams Family’s fast-growing...
‘Dinner at My Place’ Review: A Beautiful Balance between Romance and Comedy
Valentine’s season is a beautiful one in Nollywood, as the industry churns out its best romantic comedies, a genre that has grown to become one of its most profitable. The door to the season of love was kicked open by Dinner at my Place, written and directed by Kevin Luther Apaa. The film is based on a …...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: Pays its Tribute by Exploring Grief and Hope
Marvel Studios’ Phase 4 projects were our re-introduction to the universe following its one-year break due to Covid-19. While a lot can be said about these projects, especially how they dared to bring a new concept to the universe, the right description would be erratic. It’s no easy thing for Marvel Studios to...
First Teaser and Photo of Nigerian Netflix’s Young Adult Series “Far From Home”
Netflix has announced the launch date of its first Nigerian young adult show titled “Far From Home”. Produced in partnership with Inkblot Productions, the five-part series concluded principal photography earlier this year and is primed for a December 16, 2022, global release. “Far From Home” follows the story of Ishaya (Mike...
Obara’M Review’: A Breath of Fresh Air for Nollywood
2022 has been a productive and innovative year for Nollywood, the industry powerhouses have strived to do more in terms of telling stories in genres that have gotten little to no attention at the cinema level in the past. From the Yoruba epic, King of Thieves, the psychological horror, Ile Owo to the...