movie review

Mar 23, 2023

Nubian’s Suggestions 3/23/2023

Pose (2021) Nadia Hargett | Staff Writer “Pose” was an American drama series about New York City’s African-American and Latino-American ballroom scene throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Main character Blanca Rodriguez is a trans woman whose HIV diagnosis motivates her to begin her own “house” called House of Evangelista. This subsequently begins a rivalry with…

Mar 9, 2023

Nubian’s Suggestions: Mar. 9, 2023

Harlem (2023) Jaz Bryant | Editor-In-Chief “Harlem” follows the lives of four Black best friends living in – you guessed it – Harlem, New York City, New York. Camille is an anthropology professor at New York University, Quinn is an heiress and business owner, Angie is a struggling artist and Tye is a queer tech…

Mar 9, 2023

Nubian’s Suggestions: Feb. 23, 2023

Negro swan by Blood Orange (2018) Micah Oliphant | Correspondent “Negro Swan,” is the fourth studio album by the band Blood Orange, led by Devonté “Dev” Hynes. It is an Alternative R&B, Neo-Soul and Experimental Jazz album that takes you through the struggles and common experiences of a Black person within majority white spaces. In…

Jan 26, 2023

Nubian’s Suggestions: Jan. 29, 2023

The Intruder (2019) Eleanor Saunders | Staff Writer Streaming on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and more, The Intruder follows Scott and Annie Russell as they buy their first house together. The house is situated on a beautiful piece of land that is well taken care of. The house itself is the envy of…

Jan 26, 2023

Avatar Does it Again

Director James Cameron has not been shy in revealing what inspired him to make the highest-grossing film of all time, “Avatar” and its sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Cameron said in an interview, “Avatar very pointedly made reference to the colonial period in the Americas, with all its conflict and bloodshed between the military…

Jan 12, 2023

Nubian’s Suggestions: Jan. 12, 2023

Abbott Elementary (2021) Jeanine Ikekhua | Copy Editor Created by Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” is an American sitcom series that follows the lives of six educators at one of the worst public schools in Philadelphia. The stars of the show are teachers: Janine, Gregory, Jacob, Melissa, Barbara, Principal Ava Coleman, who only does her job…

Oct 14, 2022

Little Mermaid, Big Debacle

Sept. 9, 2022. This date may seem ordinary and mundane but something was released on that day that ignited a spark within the internet. That something was the teaser trailer for “The Little Mermaid”, starring Halle Bailey. Unfortunately, the spark that was ignited was not a pleasant one. People on the internet completely slammed or…

Oct 14, 2022

Don’t Worry Darling Worries Me

(Spoiler warning and Trigger warning: Self Harm and Suicide) “Don’t Worry Darling” has been present in the news for a few months now, but unfortunately not for the film itself. Rather, the drama behind it has sparked the most buzz. I’d originally told myself I’d avoid watching because of this, but the desire to see…