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.

What Men Want Movie Review: An Unnecessary Remake

While the debate rages on about whether or not studio films have lost the ability to make anything that isn’t a reboot, remake, or sequel, Taraji. P. Henson headlines What Men Want, the gender-bent remake of Nancy Meyers’ film, What…

The Flash 5×12 “Memorabilia” Review: Barry and Iris Venture Into Nora’s Memories

After a lackluster beginning to the back half of season five, The Flash finally got its groove back in “Memorabilia.” “Seeing Red” saw the show at a low point, but it thankfully bounced back in a big way. The episode…

Serenity Movie Review: Anne Hathaway is a Highlight in a Cringe-Worthy Film

A big, head-turning twist is hard to accomplish in any movie, but Serenity lives and dies by its twist, largely to the detriment of the film. Other than being completely nonsensical, the dialogue is cringe-worthy and writer/director Steven Knight tries…

The Flash 5×11 “Seeing Red” Review: Barry Progresses as a Father in a Lackluster Episode

One of the most egregious things an episode of television can be is boring. When there isn’t enough tension built-up to make emotional moments stick and precious screen time is eaten away by a nonsensical subplot, it’s no surprise then…

The Passage: Saniyya Sidney on Her First Major TV Role, Her Rapport with Mark-Paul Gosselaar and What She Loves About Her Character

It’s winter premiere time! Helping to kick that off is the Saniyya Sidney (Roots, Hidden Figures) and Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Pitch, NYPD Blue, Saved by the Bell) led series, The Passage. The show, which is based on Justin Cronin’s book of the same name, follows…

Aquaman Movie Review: A Fun Underwater Adventure

Arthur Curry finally gets his first solo live-action adventure in Aquaman, following his first major appearance in last year’s Justice League. While he is little more than a fun supporting character in the latter, Jason Momoa really shines as the…

Interview: LaMonica Garrett on The Monitor’s ‘Elseworlds’ Crossover Role and ‘Arrowverse-Altering’ Easter Eggs

The Arrowverse’s annual crossover, which kicks off this weekend and includes The Flash, Arrow, and Supergirl, is set to be a game-changing one. Not only are we getting Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) and Batwoman (Ruby Rose), who are both appearing for the…