KunleSep 29, 20244 min readLisabi: The Uprising, and What a Film Shouldn't BeThe question is, what is Lisabi? A rushed first work that simply wants to set up a sequel? Or a microcosm of Netflix and movies right now?
WaleSep 5, 20249 min read24 for 24: Predictions for the new NFL SeasonThe 2024 NFL season starts on Thursday and here are 24 scenarios that might happen
KunleOct 22, 20233 min readIjogbon: Kunle Afolayan and his leading QuartetKunle Afolayan's latest Netflix flick gives itself much to work with, for better and worse
KunleSep 25, 20234 min readThe Black Book: Richard Mofe-Damijo burns Through in Netflix MovieRMD stands out in The Black Book, sometimes to its detriment, as the movie does no justice to its sub-plots... or plot.
KunleAug 14, 20233 min readJagun Jagun: Netflix latest Earns its worth as an EpicJagun Jagun as a story can serve as a metaphor for deprogramming, and it also serves that up with materiality.
KunleJun 19, 20233 min readExtraction 2: Sequel does well to Stand Alone, but does it do Well?Perhaps recognising its potential constraints, Sam Hargrave's sequel works as a standalone project
KunleJan 22, 20234 min readReview: Shanty Town could be worse, but is that it?Netflix's latest Nollywood series is dead-eyed, grim and gritty... but to what end?
KunleDec 24, 20223 min readFar From Home: Neither Unique, Intriguing, nor ConvincingFar From Home has nothing new enough to justify being below par, nor is it interesting enough to cover its flaws
KunleNov 5, 20224 min readElesin Oba: The King's Horseman gets points for Trying... but should have Gone RogueElesin Oba gets more than enough points for trying, but fails to go beyond what’s given, and doesn’t explore areas ripe for exploration
WaleOct 1, 20226 min readAnikulapo: Netflix and Kunle Afolayan Provide tale worth tellingKunle Afolayan leans heavily on the backing of Netflix to deliver a movie that can only be described as a superb and enjoyable watch
KunleSep 27, 20223 min readDo Revenge: The High School Movie to end all High School Movies, in more ways than OneDo Revenge might be the high school movie to end all high school movies, in the sense of being a perfect way to close the book on the genre
KunleJul 24, 20224 min readThe Gray Man: Netflix Movie reflects irony of Platform's intended Direction... or does it?Netflix says it has closed the book on extravagant projects, perhaps this Russo Brothers flick didn't get the memo
WaleDec 2, 20214 min readArcane: Netflix Animated Series Steals your AttentionWith nine episodes of intense action, emotional storylines, and beautiful animation, Arcane proves why critics have dropped their pens on it