The wait is finally over…we finally get to see the final chapter(s) of “The Best Man” franchise.
How many folks have been hanging in since 1999 (raises hand)???!! Well instead of another film we are getting a 8-episode limited series. Set to premiere as a Peacock Original, The Best Man: The Final Chapters will “catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.”
The cast includes Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau. Malcolm Lee serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, and director of four episodes.
It’s the FIRST OF THE MONTH!!! NOVEMBER 1st!! I’ve missed you all for a few weeks, but I wanted to make sure I started out the new month with a BANG!! So thankful for your support and hanging in there with me!! Check out the new-new below:
Long time no see! For this special edition of PCM, I will be discussing/ reviewing the “scary” movies that have been the background to my spooky season full of college apps. So without further ado here are just some of the films I have watched this month.
Werewolf by Night (2022): This was a new Marvel project that greatly surprised me. Recently I have not been drawn to Marvel like I once was but this immediately caught my attention. It was a new project and endeavor not tied to a major superhero and inspired by the classic black-and-white horror movies of the 50s. The aesthetics that have been drawn from those old movies are definitely present. My only complaint would be that it should have been longer but I would definitely recommend it. Rating: 4 out of 5
Beetlejuice (1988): A classic Halloween movie that I cannot believe I have not seen before. The film nerd in me has kicked myself for not watching this movie before even though I had enjoyed the musical years ago during the height of my musical theater nerd. The practical effects that I will mention later in this post add so much charm and character to the movie. Also, the cast is absolutely stacked and it adds to the movie especially Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice himself. Rating: 4 out of 5
Dracula (1958): An oldie but surprisingly a goodie (in my opinion). It took me a while to watch a “Dracula” movie in any iteration after reading the book a year ago, but with HBO MAX adding classic movies to their platform because of Halloween it was the perfect opportunity to watch. As cheesy as old scary movies always are, it was still a fun movie to watch and just enjoy because it was so ridiculous. Watching old movies is always enjoyable because you get to see what has influenced filmmakers today, especially in the horror and scary movie genre. Rating: 3 ½ out of 5
Eraserhead (1977): Another classic that everyone talks about but I have never seen it before recently. Previously the only David Lynch project that I have seen was Twin Peaks, but after watching it this definitely matches his style. It was unsettling and disturbing like some episodes of Twin Peaks but it was enjoyable nonetheless. Even though on the outside it seems like a psychological thriller movie I personally interpreted the movie as a story of a father that has been thrust into the world of fatherhood prematurely and struggling to find his bearings within this new dynamic. On the less serious side, I finally understood the Eraserhead baby jokes and yes that baby was super freaky not gonna lie. Rating: 3 ½ out of 5
So hopefully this has provided you with some good recommendations for movies for the end of October!
Not gonna waste anytime, its the first week in October and I got some new new that’s ready for you to hit play!! Check out this week’s new trailers below:
The Midnight Club (Streaming on Netflix October 7th)
The Winchesters (Streaming on The CW October 11th)
A Friend of The Family (Streaming on Peacock October 6th)
Season 19-Grey’s Anatomy (Streaming on ABC October 6th)
Season 5-All American (Streaming on The CW October 10th)
Shantaram (Streaming on Apple TV+ October 14th)
Season 2-The White Lotus: Blossom Circle (Streaming on HBO Max October 30th)
Another day, Another week, Another trailer!! As usual, we’re bringing you the heat…film and television heat that is!! Check out the new trailer’s below:
End of the Road (Streaming on Netflix September 9th)
Season 4-Atlanta (Streaming on FX/Hulu September 15th)
Nothing like a new television series to take you back to your childhood days!!
During last month’s San Diego Comic Con there were several major announcements made and trailers revealed!! Two in particular that stopped me in my tracks were of course the trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the trailer for the much anticipated animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur!! With Moon Girl (Lunella Lafayette) being deemed as one of the smartest people in the Marvel Universe, this is prime content for little girls (especially little Black girls) who are interested in the STEM field. As a follower and reader of the comic (even wrote a chapter in my dissertation about her), I am truly hyped to see this hit the television screens!!
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows the adventures of 13-year-old Lunella (voiced by Diamond White) and her 10-ton T-rex, Devil Dinosaur (voiced by Fred Tatasciore). Additionally, the main cast includes Alfre Woodard as Lunella’s grandmother, Mimi, Libe Barer as Lunella’s best friend/manager, Casey, Sasheer Zamata as Lunella’s mom, Adria, Jermaine Fowler as Lunella’s dad, James Jr., Gary Anthony Williams as Lunella’s grandfather, Pops, and executive producer Laurence Fishburne as The Beyonder,
Also announced at San Diego Comic Con, the legendary Raphael Saadiq will serve as the executive music producer for the show.
To get a little taste of the series and Lunella, Casey and Devil Dinosaur prepare for their mission in New York City’s Lower East Side, check out the teaser trailer below:
In addition to the lead roles, the series is is set to feature the following star power guests: Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Daveed Diggs, Maya Hawke, Jennifer Hudson, Wilson Cruz, Method Man, Asia Kate Dillon, Cobi Smulders, Wesley Snipes, and more. Additionally the following actors will have recurring roles: Omid Abtahi, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Michael Cimino, Indya Moore and Craig Robinson.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is set to premiere on the Disney Channel and Disney+ in 2023!! Looking forward to this animated goodness!!
It’s AUGUST good people…one of my favorite months of the year!! And I am happy to say I got a nice listing of trailers hot off the press ready for you to view!! Check them out below:
Thirteen Lives (Streaming on Prime Video August 5th)
A League of Their Own (Streaming on Prime Video August 12th)
The Princess (Streaming on HBO August 13th)
Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Streaming on STARZ August 14th)
Black Future Feminist 