Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Apr 6Power-Up for a Nostalgic Trip Down Rainbow Road with ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’Here we go! Super Mario Bros. has been leveling up for 37 years since its debut in 1985. The infamous video game franchise gained recognition for its innovative gameplay introducing the scrolling screen that allowed players to control Mario’s movement from left to right, not to mention its addictive soundtrack…Features5 min readFeatures5 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Apr 3‘Blue Beetle’ Trailer Gives Us a Glimpse at DC’s Newest SuperheroHe didn’t choose superhero life. Superhero life chose him. You would think that everyone wants to be a superhero if given a chance to choose. But what happens when the superhero life chooses you? …DC Comics2 min readDC Comics2 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Mar 30‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Is the Biggest Adventure of the Year Bringing Back Old School AdventureYou don’t have to play the game to enjoy this ride. Even if you’ve never played the game, you’ve definitely heard about Dungeons and Dragons. While you may not have been one of the many who engrossed themselves in the fantasy adventure of this tabletop role-playing game, you’d have to…Features5 min readFeatures5 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Mar 17SXSW 2023: Intimacy is Short-Lived in Narrative Short ‘F*ck Me, Richard’The cruel intentions of online dating Isolation can lead to a need for intimacy, even if only temporarily. One way to fulfill that desire in this social media age is through dating apps. While the vulnerability is risky, the apps provide a bit of a shield allowing people to test…SXSW2 min readSXSW2 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Mar 11Irish Horror ‘Unwelcome’ Could Be Our Next Creature-Feature FranchiseDon’t forget to add liver to the grocery list. We open with a hopeful Maya (Hannah John-Kamen; Ant-Man and The Wasp) taking a pregnancy test while her partner Jamie (Douglas Booth; The Dirt) cooks dinner. After an endearing moment to steady the wobbly nerves, the timer dings and we learn…Horror4 min readHorror4 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Mar 1‘Creed III’ Review: Michael B. Jordan Delivers a TKO in His Directorial DebutThis is Jordan’s franchise now. The Creed films have become a popular franchise giving fans a beloved trip down memory lane due to their connection to the classic Rocky movies. Initially starting with Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) in his corner, we move through Creed and Creed II, following Adonis “Donnie” Creed…Features7 min readFeatures7 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Feb 14‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ Gives a Delicious Intro to KangA spoiler-free review of our Phase 5 introduction. Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially began with releasing the highly anticipated Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. …Review5 min readReview5 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Feb 11‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5: Let There Be CordycepsEndure and survive. The inaugural season of The Last of Us has been an absolute delight, with each episode better than the last. The characters are intricate, the conversation is both clever and emotional, and the emotional impact is quite tangible. Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that there has been…Features7 min readFeatures7 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Feb 1‘The Last of Us’ Episode 3: The Perks of Being A SurvivalistThere are some things scarier than zombies. Within certain television series lie groundbreaking episodes that alter the trajectory of the fanbase. It’s poignant, timely, visceral, and in a word — perfection. The Last of Us premiere episode had fans applauding the series opening, and the following episode reignited that applause…Review6 min readReview6 min read
Published inThe Black C.A.P.E.·Jan 27‘You People’ Ends Softer Than It Starts, But Still Makes for an Enjoyable WatchJonah Hill is in his rom-com bag. I love that for him. Ezra (Jonah Hill) is a Jewish white dude who works in finance and hosts a podcast with his best friend Mo (Sam Jay) on the side. Amira (Lauren London) is a Muslim Black costume designer with dreams of…Netflix4 min readNetflix4 min read
