LaShawn Daine

Amazing ending to the greatest superhero story ever told.

☺ Fun Flick In 1993, Jordan was a very awkward black teenager who desperately wanted to be accepted. She was often bullied by the popular kids. During a talent show demonstrating...something about physics...I think...she was injured. He parents attempted to cheer her up by telling her that when she's bigger she will be the boss and no one bullies the boss. Jordan Sanders is now a successfull tech entrepreneur in Atlanta who bullies everyone especially her assistant, April, played by Issa Rae. At the office, she is feared by everyone. During a staff meeting she rolls her employee into the corner and makes another one cry because they couldn't come up with good pitch ideas to keep her biggest client. It is at the office she meets the daughter of a food truck vendor while practicing magic and entertaining the employees. When the little girl steps to Jordan about how she speaks to her employees, she checks her with a little magic. If you're a fan of the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks, you might find "Little" a cute throwback to the film. It's a fun film with very witty, funny, and silly moments. It's not a bad watch if you want something to do this weekend. The language is preety mild so it's something you can watch with kids. Marsai shines in this movie! Regina Hall's performance was awkward to watch. I think she over played it. I enjoyed the time she was off screen. The chemistry between Issa and Marsai was pitch perfect. They played off of each other well. Especially during the restaurant scene. By far the most hilarious moment in the film. If I had to give a numerical rating I would give 2.5/5.

The best thing about the movie was Goose the cat. 👏👏👏 When I watched the trailer for the movie, nothing about it excited me enough to go see it. However, on this lonesome Saturday I gave my nine bucks to see this film only to have my first thoughts validated. There was nothing exciting about this movie. The dynamic between Captain Marvel and Fury seemed forced. They would have these moments where they would laugh at each other and it seemed so inauthentic. The fight scenes weren't exciting Brie Larson lacked chemistry with everyone in the film except for her BFF. It left me wondering, is Captain Marvel gay?

I pray Hollywood tells Nina Simone's story the way it should be told. This movie tells us nothing about who she was as an artist, civil rights activist, or as a woman. The story starts at the tell end of Nina's career. This film is laughable and sad at the same time. Zoe Saldina should be ashamed for taking this role. She doesn't embody the essence that was Nina Simone. Her performance is just as fake and generic as her blackface and accent. The little girl who played Nina at the beginning of the film was a better portrayal than Zoe. Nina Simone was an incredible artist with an incredible journey that should be shared. This film in no way does her justice.

Gimmicky. Watch Legally Blonde and forget the sequel exist.

Rating: 😞 Not Good This could have been a great film. The plot is is weak. There's no character building. Keke Palmer plays a female pimp, Wednesday, who takes over the business after the death of her father (DMX). As a kid, she falls in love with a girl named Nicki, who later becomes one of her girls. Low on money after bailing her drug addict mother out of jail, she pimps out Nicki who brings in more money in four hours than all of the othe girls combined. Wednesday goes to a local strip club, encouraged by her friend Science, and recruites a dancer, Destiny, who becomes her top earner. She starts to focus more on making money with her, leaving Nicki to manage the other two girls working the corners. Destiny makes it clear that she's number one and makes Wednesday demote Nicki. Desperate to keep the money train roling, she let's Destiny know "It won't happen again." Destiny tried that same move with her last pimp and things didn't go as well. As tensions rise between Destiny and Nicki, Destiny's old pimp comes for her. He offers Wednesday a spot on his team. When she declines he takes Destiny, leaving his boy to handle Wednesday. He attempts to rape her and she kills him. Fear of retaliation from Kenny, Destiny's pimp, she attempts to leave town with Nicki. Barely off the block, they're ambushed by Kenny. Nicki and Wednesday are both shot in the shoot out before Nicki kills Kenny. Nicki drives them away from the scene, stopping at the place where they used to play as kids. They both succumb to their injuries looking into each other's eyes. Like I said , this could have been a good film. I think Keke was miscast. The plot could have been stronger. They could have worked more on character building. There's no connection to the characters. Though it's based in New York, the city isn't a character in the film. It's all about Wednesday wanting to make money but for what, other than just to come up in the game, it's not clear. Aunjanue Ellis, who plays Wednesday's mother, gave a great performance. I found myself wanting to know more about her character than anyone else. He final scene in jail before Wednesday leaves was powerful. I wish I could say the same for the rest of the cast.

Rating: 😕 Not Good CBS is trying to level up on the success of Jordan Peele. Just watched "The Comedian" episode and I wasn't impressed. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. The episode was an hour long which was unnecessary. I found myself wanting it to end. It was very predictable. Nothing surprised me in this episode. It was good to see Tracy Morgan in a serious role but I would have liked to have seen, maybe, Dave Chappelle casted for the part. The show is only available through CBS All Access but I can't see myself paying for the subscription. I'm curious to see if the season will improve.

Rating: 😐 Ok As great as Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson are, it wasn't enough to keep me interested all the way through. Bonnie and Clyde are kept in the background since the film is from the perspective of the Texas Rangers commissioned to capture them. You see Bonnie from a distance as she aids in a prison break and multiple murders of law enforcement officers. The first time you see her up close, but not clearly, is at the start of the second half of the movie. At that point the real action begins. You don't start to connect with Hamer (Costner) and Maney (Harrelson) until the second half. You begin to understand why they wanted to lead the hunt. The movie itself is a great and accurate account about Bonnie and Clyde that I've seen. From this perspective you see the impact, good and bad, that the duo had on the country. It's not until the ambush that you get a close up of the two and see that they were just kids. It's not a bad watch if you have the time.

The best part of the movie was the end. There was no connection with any of the characters. The clips of the real band were more enjoyable.