Kiana Madeira’s Sienna is an elite boxing coach fighting not just in the ring but in her life, against male toxicity, love gone wrong, and a family betrayal. But she’s a warrior inside and out and determines to get everything together and in the process, find what she needs. Prime Video’s Perfect Addiction, shot in Poland, takes us inside a… View Post
Can the Men of Bel-Air Season 2 Help Will Turn Life Around?
Season two of the hit series Bel-Air, inspired by producer Will Smith’s 90’s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air takes the dramatic “re-imagination” further, with its timely, dramatic storylines, character development and the evolution of the Banks family, centred on Will’s continued growth. He’s living a lavish new life after escaping the snares of his Philly hometown, and he’s adjusting,… View Post
Extra-Large Roundup of Films, TV, Streaming. Settle in – Gems to Be Had.
By Anne Brodie Because Clement Virgo’s family drama Brother is so beautifully made, and the performers give their all, it is an exquisitely painful, provocative experience and cuts deep. Marsha (Marsha Stephanie Blake) and her sons Michael (Lamar Johnson) and Francis (Aaron Pierre) live in a housing project in Scarborough where mistrust and violence are common. Hostile white, armed police… View Post
Meet The Fierce Women of Bel-Air, Season Two
Bel-Air S2, the continuation of Will Smith’s “reimagination” of his hit 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airis strongly feminist, as the women lead rich and varied lives and face timely issues. For instance, his aunt, ferocious mama bear Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) confronts racism in young Ashley’s (Akira Akbar) school, while her elder daughter social media influencer Hilary (Coco Jones)… View Post
Michelle McLeod’s Thoughtful, Heart-Stopping Performance in Women Talking.
You won’t soon forget Michelle McLeod’s heartbreaking performance as a young traumatised member of a closed religious community. Sarah Polley’s stunning adaptation of Miriam Toews’ semi-autobiographical book follows the women in the community who have been repeatedly raped, beaten and defeated by their men. McLeod’s portrayal of gentle Mejal and her suffering cuts through resistance. What She Said’ Anne Brodie… View Post
