An Oriki Tribute to Angela Bassett, Wakanda’s Queen Ramonda
Angela Bassett played the incredible matriarch of Wakanda, Queen Ramonda. And it was an award-winning performance. Frankly, Academy Award-winning. Although that trophy went to someone else, she deserves her flowers. So I wrote her an Oriki. Angela Evelyn of House Bassett. First of her name. Thespian Arts Titan. Silver Screen …
The Woman King Being Snubbed by Award Season is a Travesty
The Woman King was one of the best films of 2022, so the fact that it was shut out of awards season (especially the Academy Awards), is a travesty, an injustice and a shame! The film was so good that I made a video when I walked out the theater. I …
Marvel Should Recast T’Challa
I am a Marvel fan who loves the entire Avengers franchise and watch all the films. Although I don’t have encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I know enough about the characters to know that Black Panther is one of the most powerful characters in the entire thing. Chadwick …
An Oriki Tribute to Sidney Poitier: In Memoriam
Sidney of House Poitier. First of his name. Bahamian Baron of Hollywood. Trailblazing Thespian 🎭. Duke of Our Grandmother’s Dreams. Earl of Ease. Sultan of The Silver Screen. Liege of “Lilies of the Field”. An author. An activist. An advocate. You truly walk amongst Kings. May your legacy live on …
An Oriki Tribute to Betty White: In Memoriam
Betty Marion of House White. First of Her Name. Glorious Golden Girl. Viscountess of Variety TV Laureate of Laughter. Princess of Poker. White-Haired Wonder Woman. Comedic Centenarian. My fellow Capricorn. Not just a goat but THE GOAT. A pioneer that outlived so many of her peers. A legacy full of …
Everything Gonna Be, Okay?! – Insecure Season 5, Episode 10 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. Not Okay – Nathan and Issa pull up to her house. She asks him to come inside and talk but he says he has nothing to talk about. What happened at the party wasn’t good …
Out, Okay?! – Insecure Season 5, Episode 9 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. Moving On Up – Issa and Nathan are checking out a new apartment together. It’s close to his shop. Two bedrooms. She thinks it’s perfect. He thinks it might be too big. They ask for …
Choices, Okay?! – Insecure Season 5, Episode 8 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. Sharing – Issa and Nathan are laying in bed at her place and she’s thinking about how Tiffany is going to be moving away soon. He says they’ll have someone to go see, as he …
Chillin’, Okay?! – Insecure Season 5, Episode 7 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. In for the night – It’s girls’ night, and Issa welcomes Molly, Tiffany and Kelli into her apartment for a full evening of activities, which includes a group massage and dinner at one of their …
Tired, Okay?! – Insecure Season 5, Episode 6 Recap
This post is in partnership with HBO. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own. Left Unsaid – Leaving off from the last episode, Issa decides to make her presence known to the new parents, and it is the most awkward thing. She looks at the baby and says he’s …