Tag: John Boyega

  • The Circle review: is it really that bad?

    The Circle review: is it really that bad?

    The Circle had pretty bad reviews back when it came out in 2017, so I never watched it. But it’s been hard to find new material lately. I thought, “It has Tom Hanks. Emma Watson is the lead. How bad could it be?” I gave it a shot. It wasn’t great. My version of the…

  • They Cloned Tyrone review: John Boyega is ubiquitous

    They Cloned Tyrone review: John Boyega is ubiquitous

    They Cloned Tyrone starts with the stereotypical urban character set and turns into an unexpected sci-fi mystery. By the end you’re struck by the social commentary on the evils of white supremacy. Spoilers ahead, you’ve been warned.

  • The Woman King, fierce & heroic women save everyone

    The Woman King, fierce & heroic women save everyone

    The Woman King from director Gina Prince-Bythewood tells a semi-true story of heroic warriors, enlightened leadership, and sisterhood. In the Kingdom of Dahomey, in the year 1823, the women warriors called Agojie fought against invaders and won.

  • Preview: Half of a Yellow Sun

    Preview: Half of a Yellow Sun

    One of the greatest living writers, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the author of Half of a Yellow Sun, as well as Purple Hibiscus, and most recently, Americanah. If you have not read her books, I urge you to give them a reading.