Andra Day Deserves Better Than the Muddled ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’
The legendary singer’s life and impact get lost amidst a flurry of confounding directing choices.
Brandon Lewis
A 29 year old trying to navigate a life of pop culture, PR and pressure, sometimes from others, sometimes from myself. Essentially, my life is all about the "p"s.
2021 Golden Globes Post-Mortem: Andra Day Cracks the Best Actress Race Wide Open?
A spectacular night for ‘Nomadland’ and Andra Day.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers
Even with fiery performances and strong direction, Shaka King’s film keeps the civil rights icon at a distance.
‘Nomadland’ Finds Grace and Dignity on the Road
Chloé Zhao and Frances McDormand come together to tell a deceptively emotional story about living alone, but together.
We Are All Responsible For What Happened to Britney Spears
There are systems in place that facilitated Britney Spears’ downfall to feed our morbid amusement. We need to own that.
The Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Jumped the Shark
With The Weeknd’s workmanlike performance in the record books, where does the world’s biggest stage go from here?
Janet Jackson’s Greatest Pop Moments
A long overdue celebration of the pop music titan.
Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’
If you can make it past the overwrought writing and unwavering pretentiousness, you will witness two of Hollywood’s most promising talents.
Justin Timberlake Exceeds ‘Palmer’s’ Modest Ambitions
The pop icon has finally found a breakthrough role, just in a middling film.
Pixar Seeks, and Finds, its ‘Soul’
Through the power of music and Blackness, Pixar takes on a charming, enjoyable metaphysical journey.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Armie Hammer?
Can the embattled actor stage a comeback? Should he even bother to try?
‘News of the World’ Contemplates the Might of Tom Hanks (and Storytelling)
It’s almost unfair how much the Western drama puts on him, but the Hollywood legend proves why he’s worth it.
