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Sarah’s Oil Review: A Heartfelt History Lesson That Sometimes Runs Dry
There’s something undeniably powerful about watching a forgotten piece of Black history get its moment in the cinematic sun. Sarah’s Oil , directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and set for release on November 7, 2025, takes on the true story of Sarah Rector, a young Black girl from early-1900s Oklahoma who becomes one of America’s first Black millionaires when oil was discovered on her land. It’s a story that deserves the spotlight. The question is, does the film do it justice? Well… m

Je-Ree
2 days ago


Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 6 "The Doctor's Graveyard" Recap
NBC’s Brilliant Minds is not afraid to get a little weird, and that’s exactly what makes it so fun. The latest installment, Season 2 Episode 6 titled The Doctors Graveyard , is the show’s Halloween episode, and it goes all in on the creepy factor. Between cursed hospital rooms, ghostly visions, and a clown that could give Pennywise nightmares, this episode takes the usual medical drama formula and injects it with pure haunted-house energy. The result is one of the most enter

Je-Ree
4 days ago


DMV Season 1 Episode 3 “Easy Pass” Review: Colette Flunks at Love While Noa Proves He’s No Angel
If DMV were a real workplace, you’d probably fail your test just for showing up late. Thankfully, the new NBC workplace comedy keeps passing our expectations instead. Episode 3, “Easy Pass,” continues the show’s streak of sharp, awkwardly relatable humor while diving deeper into its messy characters, specifically, our favorite overly accommodating driving tester, Colette. The episode turns what could’ve been another throwaway gag about bad drivers into a surprisingly smart l

Je-Ree
4 days ago


“Taken at a Truck Stop” Review: Lifetime’s Latest Missing Girl Thriller Puts Pedal to the Metal on Social Awareness
If there’s one thing Lifetime loves more than a dramatic abduction plot, it’s a ripped-from-the-headlines story that comes with a message. Taken at a Truck Stop: A Black Girl Missing Movie is the network’s newest addition to its thrillers, and it’s as intense as it sounds. Garcelle Beauvais stars and executive produces, and yes, she’s giving you grit, glam, and trucker chic all in one. The movie revs up both suspense and emotion, aiming to shine a light on an issue that’s fa

Rachel
5 days ago


Maxton Hall Season 2 (Episodes 1–3): A Darker, More Intense Return for Ruby and James
Maxton Hall is back, brimming with angst, heartbreak, and tension. Season 2 opens with a tone that is both haunting and urgent. It blurs timelines and offers just enough foreshadowing to keep you on edge. Once the story settles, it grips tight and doesn’t let go. Based on the Maxton Hall book series ( Save Me, Save You, and Save Us ), the show continues to honor its source material’s emotional depth and romantic tension. We pick up where Season 1 left off, with James and Ly

Jazz
7 days ago


Ghosts Season 5 Episode 2 “Viking Wedding” Recap: Thorfinn’s Big Day, a Bookcase Disaster, and Classic B&B Chaos
The beloved CBS comedy Ghosts is back haunting Thursday nights, and Season 2 Episode 5 proves the series still knows how to blend heart, hilarity, and spectral nonsense into one perfectly haunted cocktail. Titled “Viking Wedding” , the episode dives deep into everyone’s favorite Viking ghost, Thorfinn, while giving Sam and Jay yet another round of B&B-induced chaos. The episode kicks off with Sam and Jay's neighbors the Farnsbys announcing that they are taking their RV cros

Je-Ree
7 days ago


‘Elsbeth’ "Good Grief" Recap: Influencer Fame Turns Fatal in a Killer Episode
Raquel Drabowski, Staten Island housewife, on the “Black Veil” reality show, opens tonight’s story. Raquel surprises the viewers with an unexpected ending. She doesn’t choose either of the two finalists. She couldn’t choose anyone because she is still grieving Johnny, her firefighter husband. Sydney Fletcher, her agent, promises Raquel her own show and a custom line of little black dresses after seeing the ratings bonanza of “The Black Veil” show. Raquel is overjoyed. The jo

Barbara
Oct 24


Prime Video Drops Malice Trailer: Jack Whitehall Goes "Deliciously Dark" in Twisty New Thriller
Prime Video has unleashed the trailer for Malice , its upcoming six-episode thriller, and it looks like viewers are about to see Jack Whitehall in a whole new light or, more accurately, shadow. Known for his posh, bumbling comedic persona, Whitehall is stepping far outside his comfort zone in a story that mixes charm, deceit, and revenge with the kind of slick style Prime Video loves to flaunt. The series premieres worldwide on November 14, and from the looks of it, Malice c

Je-Ree
Oct 23


Only Murders in the Building Season 5 Episode 9 "LESTR" Review
Time to wrap things up on the investigation of Only Murders in the Building. The penultimate episode of the Hulu original series’ season five has arrived to put a pin in the latest whodunit for the mystery comedy, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. When we last saw our trusty trio of amateur true crime solvers, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel had just caught replacement doorman Randall (Jermaine Fowler) red-handed on video holding deceased doorman Lester’s el

Kae
Oct 22


Exclusive Interview With Maurice P. Kerry: Randy’s Complex World on 'Beyond the Gates'
Maurice P. Kerry, the man behind Randy on Beyond the Gates , is here to shake up your expectations with his portrayal of a character who is as complicated as he is captivating. We got an exclusive peek behind the scenes with Kerry, who dished on everything from Randy’s unique brand of fearlessness to the simmering relationships that keep fans hooked. And trust me, if you’re not watching Beyond the Gates , you might want to start now because this show is about to blow your min

Ashley
Oct 21


Eric Dane Cast as ALS Patient in Brilliant Minds Season 2
NBC’s Brilliant Minds will feature Eric Dane in a guest-starring role that closely mirrors his real-life experience. The actor, known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria , will appear in Season 2, Episode 9 as Matthew, a firefighter recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The episode is expected to explore the early stages of the disease through both clinical and emotional lenses. Dane’s casting comes just months after he publicly disclosed his

Je-Ree
Oct 20


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap - 10/13-10/17/25
Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap - 10/13-10/17/25 This week on Beyond The Gates brought the drama. An impromptu wedding, an evil plot, a couple making a pivotal decision, and Kat trying to recreate her perfect night with Tomas. Let’s get into it. Leslie / Ted / Nicole Kat presses Nicole about Ted. How can Nicole judge her and Tomas when she’s willing to throw away thirty years of marriage over one lie from twenty years ago? Nicole’s cornered into revealing Ted’s latest indiscret

Jazz
Oct 19


'Boston Blue' Review: Why This 'Blue Bloods' Spinoff Deserves Your Full Attention
The network crime drama isn’t dead, it just moved to Boston and got a much-needed upgrade. Boston Blue , the latest CBS procedural and a spinoff of the long-running Blue Bloods , proves that franchise fatigue can be cured with sharp writing, a refreshing cast, and one seriously charismatic duo at the center. And here’s the twist: I’ve never seen a single episode of Blue Bloods . Didn’t matter. Two episodes pre-screened for this review into Boston Blue and I’m not only invest

Je-Ree
Oct 16


“Palm Royale” Season 2 Trailer Drops with Drama, Glamour, and More Secrets Than a Country Club Confessional
Grab your pearls and brace for scandal — the trailer for Palm Royale Season 2 just landed, and it's as delightfully outrageous as the high-society mess it promises to serve. Apple TV has officially set the stage for a glitzy return to Palm Beach, with the first episode of the Emmy-nominated comedy dropping on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Weekly episodes will follow through January 14, 2026, giving fans just enough time to sip, judge, and repeat. Kristen Wiig is back as Maxi

Rachel
Oct 16


'Doc' Season 2 Episode 4 Recap: Blind Dates, Broken Memories, and Bad Decisions
Season 2 of Doc is not playing around, and Episode 4, titled Something to Prove , makes that crystal clear. With memory gaps, messy relationships, surprise diagnoses, and a dose of sketchy over-the-counter medication, Fox’s medical drama continues to crank up the emotional and ethical stakes inside (and outside) the hospital. If you're wondering whether Amy Larsen’s memory loss is the only thing unraveling this season, spoiler alert, absolutely not. Let’s start with our ever

Rachel
Oct 15


The Gilded Age and And Just Like That Execs Tackle YA Drama 'The Davenports' for Amazon
Get ready to trade corsets for courtship and luxury for love triangles, because two of TV’s most stylish storytellers are diving headfirst into the world of young adult drama. The Gilded Age ’s Sonja Warfield and And Just Like That ’s Susan Fales-Hill are teaming up to write and executive produce The Davenports , a YA series in development at Amazon MGM Studios. Yes, the queens of historical glam and cosmopolitan chaos are taking their talents to early 1900s Black high societ

Je-Ree
Oct 14


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap — 10/6–10/10/25
Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap — 10/6–10/10/25 This week on Beyond The Gates, a flame is rekindled and leads to an explosive coming together, a couple reunites, Eva keeps running from accountability like it’s cardio, Bill and Hayley prove that Dani is living rent-free in their minds, and newcomer Alex Cheeks shows off his acting chops. Let’s get into it. Martin and Smitty Reconcile? Martin, impatient as ever, finally believes he’s found a way to win Smitty back by confessing t

Jazz
Oct 12


NYCC First Look at Apocalypse as ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 2 Launches Summer 2026
Get ready mutant fans, because the wait for X-Men ’97 Season 2 just got a whole lot more exciting. At New York Comic-Con, Marvel...

Je-Ree
Oct 11


Sheila Atim Cast as Akasha: Interview with the Vampire Announces Shock Casting Alongside Season 3 Trailer at NYCC
New York Comic Con just became a little more immortal. AMC’s Interview with the Vampire stormed the stage at NYCC with a fiery new...

Je-Ree
Oct 10


Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Premiere Recap: Who Survives the OR Explosion?
Well, well, well Grey’s Anatomy is back, and in true Grey Sloan fashion, it comes roaring in with a literal explosion and metaphorical...

Rachel
Oct 10
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