Entertainment

America Fererra’s Barbie Monologue

I wasn’t a major fan of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie”. For me, it was overhyped and dealt too much with the patriarchal issues that all women face without even a nod at the added racial issues that we, as woman of color, endure. For me, it was typical white feminism that never addresses women of color. However, the ONE highlight was the monologue that America Ferrera delivered, which DID touch me and was the best part of the movie. So, in honor of America’s Critics Choice win, here is the full text: 

TGATP July 2023 Movie Guide

With the summer movie season in full swing, July brings the best of the best. From the final in the Indiana Jones series, (which technically opened on the last day of June) to the action-packed Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning to Christopher Nolan’s epic, Oppenheimer that was shot on 70mm IMAX, I plan to live at the cinema this month.

Devil In Ohio Is A Horrifying Stupid Bore

Devil In Ohio begs the question; would YOU bring home a teen with a pentagram carved into her back that spouts demonic prayers over your family dinner? Read my review for more of my thoughts on this latest horror series from Netflix.

“NOPE” Is A No For Me

One of the buzziest films of the entire year, NOPE was one of the movies that I was most looking forward to seeing this summer.  Sadly, I have never been so disappointed in my life!  There was so much wrong with this film.

Elvis

I am a lifelong Elvis fan and have enjoyed the film stylings of Baz Luhrmann for years, so I really wanted to love this film. But it was both a hit and a miss for me.