‘Small Talk’ Review: More of the Same
I had one line of thought when I came out of Small Talk: what is the Nigerian comedy film? What is its nature? What has it evolved from, and where is it going? The reason […]
‘Charlie and the Boys’ Review: Come for the Thrills, Stay for the Humour, Be Confused by the Drama
Heist movies come in all shapes and sizes. For some reason, there’s something about seeing a team of highly skilled people steal large sums of money, priceless artifacts, or some other MacGuffin that gets us […]
‘She Must Be Obeyed’ Review: A Lacklustre Blend of Forced Humour and Message Wrapped Around Unconvincing Characters
There’s an art [and sometimes a science] to humour in film and TV. We have the well-known physical comedy painted by sometimes exaggerated mannerisms and memorable characters, a comedy Aristotle might have called “farce” if […]
5 Nollywood Comedy Titles to Get You Through This Period
Phew! Finally, the elections are over. It has been a particularly stressful month, especially due to the fear of unrest and safety concerns coupled with the crippling scarcity of cash experienced nationwide. Now it is […]
Olohije Oyakhire Unveils Trailer for Romcom Short Film ‘Game Night’
Olohije Oyakhire has unveiled the trailer for her debut short film Game Night, a romcom starring Bobby Ogbolu (Brotherhood), Nimi Adekambi (Yellow Grief), Chinedu John (My Siblings and I) and Uche Mordi (Baby Drama). First […]
‘Before Valentine’s’ Review: Relatable But Plastic Romcom that is just Tolerable for the Season
It’s that season again when we are assaulted with the bloody colours of love, the relentless oppression by those showing off their emotional euphoria; the season most choose to express how they feel about their […]
‘Disconnect: The Wedding Planner’ Review: A Romantic Comedy with Very Little in the Way of Romance or Comedy
If you ever watched Teen Wolf, the MTV high school fantasy drama series that ran from 2011 to 2017, then you’re probably familiar with the riddle, “When is a door not a door?” The answer […]
Everything We Know About ‘Shanty Town’, Crime Thriller Starring Chidi Mokeme, Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe-Etim, Premiering on Netflix on January 20
The latest information on Shanty Town is that it will finally premiere on Netflix on January 20 as a limited series. This will possibly mark the first brand-new release heading to the streamer in 2023. […]
‘Battle on Buka Street’ Review: Funke Akindele and Mercy Johnson Thrill in Comic Polygamous Family Feud
It’s the end of the year and we have another blockbuster from Funke Akindele productions, this time under her Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network banner. The food selling profession is one that is always filled with […]
‘Palava’ Review: RMD Stars in Familiar But Interesting Family Drama
Niyi Akinmolayan directs Palava, a lighthearted flick that explores the chaotic life of a randy musician and his daughters from several mothers. Osagie ‘Osa-Wonder’ (Richard Mofe Damijo), a once-forgotten highlife musician, has his career suddenly […]
