Mae Abdulbaki
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Mae is a critic/writer and TV Editor for The Young Folks. A member of the Washington, DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA), she's a geek who loves talking about all things entertainment. She is also a voting member of the Black Reel Awards. If she's not at the movies, she's catching up with her TV shows with a glass of wine in hand.

The Darkest Minds Movie Review: A Less Than Thrilling YA Adaptation

The Darkest Minds is the kind of movie that has a lot of noticeable plot holes that could have been saved and overlooked by proper worldbuilding, but the more one thinks about the film, the more messy the plot becomes.…

SDCC 2018: ‘The Flash’ deals with Nora’s arrival in season 5 trailer

The Flash ended season four on a great cliffhanger that involved Nora West-Allen’s “big, big mistake.” And in season five, there’s most likely a lot at stake, including the time line. Team Flash dynamics will evolve as everyone deals with the…

SDCC 2018: Time is broken again in new ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ season 4 trailer

Every year, the Legends break time and every year, they have to fix the disasters they’ve created. This year, the Legends will be fighting magical and mythological creatures after taking down Mallus. Joining them is Constantine, while Wally West is…

SDCC 2018: ‘Supergirl’ takes flight in season 4 trailer

Supergirl is headed into its fourth season with a lot of changes. Jeremy Jordan is no longer a series regular and Christopher Wood’s Mon-El will not be in season four at all. Instead, Jesse Rath, who plays Brainiac 5, has been…

And the 2018 Emmy Nominees Are…

There’s always anticipation when it comes to the Emmy nominations. With hundreds of scripted television series currently on air and only so many categories and nominations that go out, it’s hard to narrow it down. But, of course, narrow the…

Sorry to Bother You Movie Review: Boots Riley Makes a Strong Debut

Sorry to Bother You is undoubtedly one of summer’s best surprises. Director and writer Boots Riley brings a provocative and timely film to life with ease and plenty of humor. Sociopolitically charged and boasted by fantastic performances, the film is…

The Best New TV Shows of 2018 So Far

In the golden age of television, scripted shows are a dime a dozen. The question is always “What’s good on TV?” and/or “Should I invest my time in this show?” And with so many new shows premiering every season, mid-season…