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Dear Marvel: Asian People Are More Than Ninjas
There has been continuing coverage of the lack of opportunities and recognition for black actors and actresses in Hollywood while the industry struggles to save face. While diversity in entertainment is an immensely important conversation to have, other minorities, like Asian folks, have been left out too. And though I am a true Marvel fan at heart, this is one area ...
The Pained Importance of WGN America’s ‘Underground’
I watched the beautifully shot and passionately portrayed Underground on WGN America Wednesday night. While watching, I couldn't help but recognize how important it is that shows like this be celebrated. At the same time, I lamented how it might be received by white audiences. Underground tells the story of slaves in the Antebellum South, dreaming of escaping ...
The NAACP Image Awards Nominations Leave Much to be Desired
This week, the nominees for the 47th NAACP image Awards were announced. And the further down the list I read, the larger my disbelief grew. Not because they got it all wrong. Just because they overlooked some really great talent from the past year. I can only guess that this was more of a "who you know" than a "what you know" thing. Read More
‘The Wiz Live!’ and the Audacity of Blackness on TV
The airing of The Wiz Live! on NBC was a landmark moment in television history. Not only did the all-Black cast slay the 3 hour production, but it was also a ratings monster posting 11.1 million total viewers and a 3.3 demo rating in preliminary returns. But most importantly, it is another sign of the changing entertainment landscape. Read More
HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’ Premiere Marks the Return of the Eerie Overhang
There was an odd contentment that filled the air of the first season of The Leftovers. And the strangeness that sucked viewers in back then has been turned up a notch for season 2. ** DISCLAIMER: There will be spoilers.** Read More
ABC’s ‘Quantico’ is the Perfect New Mystery Thriller
There is so much to like about ABC’s new thrilling drama Quantico. Deceit and deception run deep, and Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra is equal parts compelling, gorgeous, and vulnerable. This series is definitely worth the watch and the re-watch via DVR. The setup for Quantico is not necessarily the most original. Just like the Emmy-winning How To Get Away With ...
CBS’ ‘Limitless’: For When You’re Laughing At, Not With, the Television
Sometimes you have high hopes for a series, and you hope to not be disappointed. Other times your expectations are low and a show comes along and surprises you. Limitless is neither of these. The new CBS series is a poor attempt at adapting a poorly conceived film into a television procedural. It was just not great. **Disclaimer: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.** R...
Fox’s ‘Minority Report’ is Sleek Sci-Fi Fun
Amongst a highly competitive fall season, Fox’s Minority Reportstands out as a quality sci-fi offering on a major network. And what could easily be another droll sci-fi adaptation comes together by knowing exactly what it is and what it is not. **Disclaimer: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.** Read More
‘Blindspot’ Review: There’s Beauty in All the Brawling
One of the most buzzed about shows of the Fall season, Blindspot, premiered last night. But for all of the dutiful marketing efforts, it came off like just another product from the mystery thriller factory. Blindspot stars Jaimie Alexander as “Jane Doe”, a woman discovered naked inside a duffel bag in Times Square. While in custody, the FBI discovers that her ...
Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’: The Blackest Superhero Show Ever
There has been a flurry of casting announcements for the upcoming Netflix series Luke Cage, the first ever Black-centric superhero television series ever. Now the Mike Colter led superhero vehicle has a slew of all-minority cast members to back him up. Marvel’s first partnership with Netflix, Daredevil, was a roaring success. Critics, fanboys, and general ...