Posts Tagged ‘Mary J. Blige’
Film Review – Little
Ebenezer Scrooge may have started out as a money hungry monster, but Jordan Sanders (Regina Hall) – the protagonist of Little (2019) – is a whole other beast. She may be the wealthy CEO of a startup company, but she runs it with the iron…
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Top 15 Films of 2017 – Allen’s Picks
When it comes to making these end of year lists, I usually take it in stride. I never really think about them for too long, since it’s just an exercise in futility. But 2017 was such a strong year at the movies, with good to…
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Film Review – Black Nativity
With the holiday season kicking into high gear, we can expect our fair share of holiday-themed movies. If you’re not the type who enjoys this kind of fare, it may be best for you to turn away now. Black Nativity is unabashedly a Christmas musical,…
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Film Review – Rock of Ages
Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages (2012) is a goofy, silly little musical that surprisingly won me over by the time it ended. Sure, there are issues with it, as plain as the eye can see. But what it also has is a lively sensibility—there’s enthusiasm…
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