Smith’s Slap Smacks Down Black Men Across America
Personally, I could care less that Will Smith and Chris Rock have some sort of a feud going on. But from a societal standpoint, Smith, in one impulsive and stupid action, aided the cause of those who believe Black people are not as good as other people. He has played into the historical stereotype of […]
Hollywood Actually Loves Violence, When It Suits Them: On Will Smith, The Slap, The Oscars, and Some Really Bad Takes
Let’s break this whole thing down into four parts. 1. The Slap I don’t have a ton to say about the act itself. It was definitely unpleasant and I’m sure the people in the room didn’t like it. I’m sure Chris Rock didn’t like it. Frankly, given his own reaction afterwards, I don’t think Will […]
“Better Nate Than Ever” Has a Big Heart But Can’t Fully Overcome Basic Storytelling (Review)
For the second time in two weeks, I find myself writing about a Disney+ release that flies directly in the face of how corporate Disney treats the LGBTQIA+ community. Like Cheaper by the Dozen, Better Nate Than Ever is very much a made-for-TV feeling movie with its heart in the right place. The film stands […]
“Moon Knight” Is the Strongest Entry in the Disney+ MCU Canon Yet (Review)
Editor’s Note: This review is as spoiler-free as possible. We will run weekly coverage that dives deep into each episode’s mysteries and surprises. Moon Knight represents something of a shift for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is the first Marvel project on Disney+ that feels untethered from the rest of the MCU. It’s a liberating […]