Good Fortune looks like a comedy, but its simple premise opens the door to a surprisingly deep examination of money, survival, circumstance, and the things we become too busy living to notice.
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I Finally Watched 6 Underground—Now I Want Part 2
After finally discovering Netflix’s 6 Underground, Kaylene Peoples makes the case for why Michael Bay’s explosive vigilante spectacle deserved a sequel.
“Sinners” and the Deep Haunt of Heritage: Ryan Coogler’s Bold Reimagining of Horror
Let’s get one thing straight: this obsession started with the March 2025 issue of GQ. That magazine cover stopped me cold—Michael B. Jordan eerily staring back at me, and I thought, Wait, he’s in Sinners? I had no idea. That moment alone pushed me to see the movie. I’d heard […]
The Life List Review: Netflix’s 2025 Indie Gem Delivers Heartfelt Storytelling
In an era when many films compete to overwhelm audiences with visual effects, rapid pacing, and ever-escalating stakes, The Life List quietly reminds us that compelling storytelling still begins with believable characters and emotional honesty. For independent filmmakers, that’s an important lesson. Based on Lori Nelson Spielman’s bestselling novel, The […]
Cinderella (2015): A Timeless Classic Reimagined
I recently had the pleasure of watching Disney’s 2015 live-action adaptation of Cinderella. As a huge Disney fan, I’ve seen every Cinderella film adaptation, but this one stands out as the best. I was surprised I had never seen this version before. If it weren’t for the captivating snippets on […]