It’s time for us to see a different side of Nick Fury. “This is my second appearance post-Snap,” Jackson begins, “and he’s been kinda gone for a while. He’s a little tired, a little vulnerable, but coming back to Earth because he’s been summoned. And we’ll see what happens. Got a bad knee now. Not…
When reimagining an old classic, it’s never guaranteed to be a slam dunk. Directed by Calmatic, White Men Can’t Jump tells the story of Jeremy (Jack Harlow), a former NCAA star who lost his path to stardom due to injuries. Hustling games in the local community centre, Jeremy meets Kamal (Sinqua Walls), a former promising baller whose…
When you get a call from the Muppets, you answer. While the Muppets themselves may not be very large in size, their legacy is overwhelming. For almost 50 years, these puppets have set the standard of children (and adult) entertainment with their own unique brand of humour and heart. Now, with the release of Disney+’s…
Directed by Matt Ruskin, Boston Strangler delves into the story of the mysterious killer that has become etched in the history books. Set in 1960s Boston, the film is the true story of Loretta McLaughlin (Kiera Knightley), a working mother trying to balance her family and her job as a lifestyle reporter. However, when a series of…
The Whale has shown us a whole new side of Brendan Fraser. Best known for films like The Mummy or Encino Man early in his career, Fraser acknowledges that his decision to take on the role of Charlie may be unexpected to his fans. But when he was offered the character, he not only enthusiastically accepted but he was humbled…
Seun Olowo-Ake had the privilege of talking to Odunlade Adekola, Omowunmi Dada and DeyemiOkanlawon, fellow Nigerians, and stars of The King?s Horseman about their film. In this interview, theydiscuss reclaiming culture in a Western world, the duty of actors, and celebrating diversity.This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Olowo-Ake: I’m so excited for…
Recently, Seun Olowo-Ake (SO) got the chance to interview filmmakers of The Flying Sailor, Amanda Forbis (AF) and Wendy Tilby (WT) to talk about their film, the fragility of life and the role of art in making sense of it. Interview is edited for clarity. SO: First of all, congratulations on your film. I saw…
Sometimes, the smallest things have the biggest hearts. Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp,?Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?tells the story of an adorable knick-knack and his search for family. Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate), a one-inch-tall shell with a single googly-eye, lives with his Grandmother as the sole survivors of a tragedy that saw his family…
When I first met Wes Miller, it was 2016 and he was the writer/director of Prayer Never Fails, a little film about a basketball coach who gets in hot water for praying with one of his players. The film didn?t blow critics away, but I noticed that Miller moved known entities like Corbin Bernsen, Eric…
I recently had the chance to speak via Zoom with Dana Canedy, who wrote the book A Journal for Jordan about her fianc? 1st Sergeant Charles Monroe King who wrote a journal for their yet unborn child prior to being killed in Iraq. The film version of the book is directed by Denzel Washington and…
