Film and TV

"Married to Work" Review: Philippe Bresson's Rom-Com Falls Short of Expectations
“Married to Work” Review: Philippe Bresson’s Rom-Com Falls Short of Expectations

“Less is more,” they advise. That sentiment is categorically false in the case of Married…

“The Plan” Review: A Wonky Storyline Hinders the Prospects of an Enjoyable Watch

Contrary to the series title, The Plan has no concrete plan in sight for the…

How Netflix and EbonyLife’s “A Sunday Affair” Makes a Feeble Case for Female Friendships

For all its material and all its effort, A Sunday Affair’s portrayal of female friendship…

“Flawsome” Review: Once Again, Nollywood Women aren’t Independent of Masculine Convention

For the women in Flawsome, and those in patriarchy-controlled societies, independence from masculine and societal…

“All Na Vibes” Review: An Ambitious Film Loses its Aspiration to Flimsy Plot

Although All Na Vibes loses focus of its motive, it’s good to acknowledge its ability…

“Dark October” Review: Is October Cursed?

Dark October is a haunting depiction of man’s true inhumanity to man. Although fictional, the movie…

“Shanty Town” Thrives More on Casting than Storytelling: Further Consideration of “Shanty Town”

Shanty Town is easily a crime thriller drama whose strengths are noticeable in what one might…

“Shanty Town” Series Review: What Exactly Is this Ultraviolent and Relentlessly Grim Crime Drama Trying to Prove?

Shanty Town wants so much to be seen as proof that Nollywood can do intense…

“Side Dish” Review: A Single Night’s Decision Changes Everything in Mandla Ngcongwane’s Crime Series

The script waters down the interest of the viewers with an abrupt ending, and just…

“4-4-44” Review: Izu Ojukwu’s Period Film about Love and Mental Health Can’t Find Its Spark

In 4-4-44, Ojukwu wants to draw you into the story. He wants you to dwell…