In what seems to be a pretty simple story to tell, Alfonso Cuarón's Roma is anything but. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Roma chronicles a year in the life of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a live-in maid in 1970s Mexico City. She works for Sra. Sofia and Sr. Antonio (Marina de Tavira and [...]
1. I'm Seeing John Mayer! I (finally) will cross this item off my bucket list: I get to see John Mayer live! Mayer announced dates for a 2019 solo tour, which includes a stop at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on August 9. I have always wanted to see him in concert but timing and/or finances [...]
In a time when race relations, the media, and the court of public opinion tend to permeate our society, it's important to address such topics. Does Rhyan LaMarr's Canal Street do that successfully? I'll try to answer that in this review. The story takes place in Chicago, where Jackie Styles (Mykelti Williamson) and his son [...]
This week’s artist spotlight is on Suriel Hess. Beyond having a freaking awesome name (pronounced “surreal” by the way), Hess is an exceptionally talented artist. From writing and producing his own music, to even singing his to-go orders, this guy can do it all. The 20-year old Oregonian is known for his widely popular YouTube videos that [...]
In a typically down month for film, there tends to be one or two that stands out. I first saw previews for The Upside several months ago and knew I had to add it to my list of films to view. I'm glad I did. Director Neil Burger's remake of The Intouchables guides us through [...]
After putting a mediocre product on the field that went from 6-2 to 7-9 this season and missed the playoffs, the Carolina Panthers decided to not re-sign veteran linebacker Thomas Davis. The 14-year member of the Panthers, three-time Pro Bowler, and Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient was shown the door without as much [...]
Happy 2019, friends! I hope the new year is off to a good start for you. How about a new tune to cure the Monday blues?!? In case you didn't know, I'm a Hamilton super fan. Moreover, I'm a fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Since the release of his otherworldly musical, Miranda also released a series [...]
