Category: Watch This

Chicago and I have an odd relationship. It used to feel like an escape, a city of vibrancy and edge. But this time? It was quieter. More internal. I didn’t go to be social. I didn’t go to indulge. I went for the art. And thank God for that. I made a quick trip to…

If Marvel isn’t going to hype her up, we’ll gladly do it ourselves. Ironheart—starring the brilliant Dominique Thorne as genius inventor Riri Williams—is finally set to drop this June, and we are beyond ready to see her shine again. First introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri immediately proved she wasn’t just another tech-savvy teen;…

In a landscape overflowing with romance and documentary films, Patrice: The Movie emerges as something rarer: a heart-forward, politically searing love story that demands systemic change. Directed with care and urgency by Ted Passon, this 1-hour-42-minute documentary-biography, now streaming on Hulu, is less about a traditional romance and more about the radical right to have…

In his stunning directorial debut, Exhibiting Forgiveness, acclaimed visual artist Titus Kaphar trades canvas for camera—but not without bringing his painter’s eye and layered sensibility to the screen. Much like his signature style of bunched, slashed, and altered paintings that reframe Black identity, Kaphar’s first feature is a layered, emotionally resonant exploration of generational trauma,…

In a cinematic world bloated with lifeless sequels and hollow franchise expansions, The Accountant 2 defies expectations—not by rewriting the rules, but by leaning all the way into its quirks, contradictions, and chaotic charm. It’s not the sequel we expected, but it’s a sequel nonetheless, and a surprisingly satisfying one at that. Directed once again…

If you’ve ever wished Jurassic Park had more glitter, sharper satire, and a Clydesdale-sized unicorn capable of disembowelment, then Alex Scharfman’s gloriously absurd directorial debut, Death of a Unicorn, might just be your new favorite movie. Equal parts creature feature and capitalist takedown, this A24-backed horror comedy doesn’t just play with genre—it unhorns it, guts…

To be fair—and fair is a word both heavily repeated and deeply problematized in this remake—Marc Webb’s 2025 Snow White is a film that, like its title character, is trying desperately to outrun something. But unlike the fleeing princess clawing through thorny trees, this film isn’t just running from a huntsman. It’s running from history,…

There are films that entertain, and there are films that matter. And then there are the rare few—like My Dead Friend Zoe—that manage to do both, sometimes in the same breath. Director and co-writer Kyle Hausmann-Stokes takes what, on paper, sounds like a tonal misfire waiting to happen—a buddy comedy about PTSD—and threads the impossible…

Jon M. Chu’s rendition of Wicked soars as a feast for the senses, blending jaw-dropping visuals with heartfelt storytelling in a way that feels both intimate and grandiose. Renowned for his ability to craft vibrant cinematic worlds, Chu brings the beloved Broadway musical to life with an imaginative touch that commands attention from the very…

Taking my family to see Luther: Never Too Much wasn’t just a trip to the movies—it was a journey through a legend’s life, love, and longing that hit home in ways I didn’t expect. I felt the parallels between Luther Vandross’s story and my experiences professionally and academically, especially his constant striving for a place…

There’s a part of me that wishes I could forget “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” but no amount of wishful thinking can undo its imprint. Kobi Libii’s debut feature is a bold attempt at satire, exploring the idea of a secret group of Black individuals tasked with easing white people’s discomfort. While the concept…

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a mixed bag of spooky delights and missed opportunities. On the surface, it feels like a return to Tim Burton’s earlier days—an overstuffed, wild ride where each new scene feels like a toy being pulled from a magical, gothic grab bag. But as fun as the spectacle can be, it lacks the…