‘Swallow’ Review: Kunle Afolayan’s 80s Lagos Without a Soul
There are countless successful films based on books all over, and to counterweight that, there are terrible ones as well.
Retro Review: ‘My Name is Khan’ is an Inspiring Story for Humanity
If you are a fan of Bollywood movies, Shah Rukh Khan is definitely a familiar face. With his memorable performance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, it is not surprising that […]
‘The Ghost and the Tout Too’ Review: No, We Can’t Accept Nollywood’s Inadequacies as an Industry Signature
There will always be disappointing movies, it’s inevitable and as cinephiles, this is something we must experience. Filmmaking as an art is a way of telling a story through visual forms and Nollywood is reaching […]
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: A Strong Addition to the MCU and a Beautiful Homage to Chinese Martial Arts
The latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is a fusion of Chinese martial arts with the Hollywood superhero universe. Just like T’Challa became an iconic hero […]
Movie Review: ‘Shadow Parties’ is a Unified Vision of Chaos
By the twentieth minute, Shadow Parties is already a bad film. At this point, it isn’t yet obvious that it is the narrative’s fault. Concessions are still made on its behalf. We blame the numerous […]
‘King of Boys: The Return of the King’ Review: Protracted Plot Sullies Kemi Adetiba’s Mixed Bag
We must all agree that Kemi Adetiba has had an interesting journey. From directing music videos, to The Wedding Party, then the acclaimed King of Boys and now a Netflix original for a King of Boys series. When one looks closely at the film projects, there are elements of directorial unifications.
Retro Review: ‘Ṣaworoidẹ’ and Timelessness
It would seem an overstatement to term Saworoide the most important political movie in Nollywood’s history. Released in 1999, more than two decades ago, with a portion of its cast either aged or deceased, our […]
Movie Review: Although a Worn Love Story, ‘Loving Rona’ Manages a Few Laughs
This Luke Aire Oyovbaire (We Are Fine, A Break From Reality, Lemonade) Nollywood romantic comedy movie stars Rona Adams (Meg Otanwa) as the main character.
Movie Review: ‘Nneka the Pretty Serpent’ and the Conundrum of Remakes
Play Network Studios is leaving a trail of remakes. It opened with Living in Bondage, then Rattlesnake: the Ahanna Story, and now Nneka the Pretty Serpent.
Movie Review: Who Names Their Kid ‘Beckett’
Ferdinando Cito Filomarino’s latest film, Beckett, is the classic wrong place at the wrong time.
