‘Nancy Drew’ 2×4 review: “The Fate of the Buried Treasure” prepares George for life after death

Sometimes the third time is not the charm. The Drew Crew learned this the hard way after their latest attempt to stop the Aglaeca blew up in their faces again on Nancy Drew. “The Fate of the Buried Treasure” gave…

‘When You Look Like Us’ review: Pamela N. Harris’ timely debut on the plight of missing Black girls

Pamela N. Harris’ timely debut When You Look Like Us calls attention to an urgent epidemic of missing Black girls. Skillfully blending together mystery and social justice, identity and community, hurt and hope, Harris’ When You Look Like Us lends…

The 12 best movies of 2020 from first-time filmmakers

Despite having to search and watch movies differently this year, 2020 has offered a wealth of storytelling in film with independent and often-marginalized voices receiving more time to shine through limited release strategies. It’s allowed for some stunning films to…

Album Review: The Avalanches explore space, time, and music on “We Will Always Love You”

The first twenty years of the Avalanches’ careers were filled with a measly two records; yet, those two records managed to hit some of the highest heights ever seen in music, period. Their debut album, Since I Left You (2000),…

Music Interview: It’s Time for Fenix Flexin to Enter the Spotlight

2021 plans to be huge year for Fenix Flexin. The former member of Shoreline Mafia is ready to release a “game-changing” mixtape to the public. Flexin’s work ethic has been crazy since Shoreline’s Mafia Bidness dropped in the middle of…

“Freaky” review: Body-swap horror is a gory good time

Freaky is another Blumhouse production putting a horror spin on a familiar trope. Like with Happy Death Day, a Groundhog Day style murder mystery, Freaky manages to successfully balance humor with its take on the body-switching scenario.  Instead of a…

11 books to read after watching ‘Enola Holmes’ on Netflix

Maybe you were distracted by Sherlock’s (Henry Cavill) beautiful forehead curls. Or maybe you were perplexed by Mycroft’s (Sam Claflin) devious looking mustache. Either way, I think you can agree that Enola Holmes was one of the most delightful, charming…