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INT. RESTAURANT - DAY Two men work in the kitchen of a Ghanaian restaurant: the head chef, whose ethnicity is Ghanaian, and the sous chef, whose ethnicity is Jamaican. They chop purple onions, thyme, tomatoes, Scotch bonnet peppers and plantain. As the kitchen is open, the chefs overhear the customers, including two men, whose ethnicities are Nigerian: one of whom is of the Yoruba tribe, the other of the Igbo. Sat at a table, the Nigerian men peruse menus, chatting about the past and politics of Nigeria:
By Peter L. Pinnock @mummysboyvegan @thepiedpiperofhampden2 years ago in Critique
Viewers Demand Netflix Remove Offensive Program From Platform. Content Warning.
Ricky Gervais, the 62-year-old comedian, recently had his special Armageddon premiere on Netflix. However, viewers are extremely upset with the Netflix program, with many citing his use of ableist slurs as being offensive.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Critique
Who Killed Princess Diana?
On the 16th of November 2023, Netflix premiered Season 6 of ‘The Crown.’ They called it Part 1 of the Grand Finale with only 4 Episodes. Part 2, which concludes the series, will be released in December with 6 Episodes. The TV series was first released on Netflix in November 2016. Inspired by real events, it tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign.
By Benedette Uche2 years ago in Critique
Napoleon: A Cinematic Epic
Napoleon: A Cinematic Tapestry of Power, Ambition, and Human Complexity In the realm of historical cinema, few films have captured the essence of a historical figure as profoundly as Ridley Scott's "Napoleon." Starring Joaquin Phoenix in a tour-de-force performance, the film delves into the intricate life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his meteoric rise to power as a military commander during the French Revolution to his eventual downfall as Emperor of France. Through Scott's masterful direction, Phoenix's mesmerizing portrayal, and a meticulously crafted narrative, "Napoleon" offers a multifaceted exploration of power, ambition, and the complexities of the human condition, transcending the genre of historical epics and establishing itself as a cinematic masterpiece.
By Ivan Islam2 years ago in Critique
Review of "Renaissance"
In fact, the film opens with a tribute to the Beyhive, as they prepare to enter the stadium for the spectacle. As they dance outside and rush to their seats, Beyoncé is backstage preparing to step up to the mic. When she does, she beautifully belts “Dangerously in Love” to open the show.
By Subha Basak2 years ago in Critique
SPOILERS: Taking A Gander At The Future Of Marvel On Film
This is honestly hard for me to say. And because of the subject matter at hand. But because I am here pumping out articles when it really doesn't help much in bringing my existence to stabilization.
By Ad-Libbing With The Z-Man2 years ago in Critique
A Cinderella Story
In a modern retelling of the classic tale Cinderella, it follows high schooler Samantha who lives with her stepmother Fiona and stepsisters after the death of her father ten years before. She does not receive any respect from them or anyone else at her school, except her longtime friend Carter. She works at a diner that Fiona owns and only the longtime manager Rhonda shows Samantha appreciation. In her spare time she goes to her online pen pal named “Nomad” who happens to be Austin the school quarterback with aspirations of his own. So comes the Halloween dance which is the night she has to work but Rhonda helps her out so she could attend and meet with her prince charming, Austin as she is Cinderella.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
New York Minute
Released in 2004, the film introduces twin sisters Jane and Roxy, living in Long Island who are the polar opposite from each other and their rivalry hit harder after the death of their mother. Jane is a straight A student who is to give a speech in order to receive a scholarship, while Roxy is a musician who is struggling in school, has missed several days and is going to send a demo tape to a big time rock band. The two head off together for a train for their rightful destinations but a mishap leads them to being chased by Bennie who wants a chip device that was planted on Roxy who also is being pursued by a truant officer named Max due to all the days she had missed. Now both sisters have to make it to their destinations on time, avoid different types of mayhem and get both men off of their backs.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
What a Girl Wants
In this 2003 film, Daphne is living with her single wedding singer mother, Libby in New York. Daphne wants to know her biological father, Henry. So later she goes off to meet him in London where he lives and works as a Earl and running to become the Prime Minister. She finally mets him and introduces her to his finacee who is the daughter of his advisor and they both are not very keen on having Daphne stay with Henry. Meanwhile Daphne meets Ian who shows her around the city and they start to get feelings for each other. Henry, still shocked, develops a bond with his newly discovered daughter, despite how everyone else feels about the situation.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
