Published in The Black Cape·3 days agoSXSW 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 in The Black Cape·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 in The Black Cape·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 in The Black Cape·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 in The Black Cape·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 in The Black Cape·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 in The Black Cape·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
Published in The Black Cape·Jan 26‘Teen Wolf: The Movie’ Is Overstuffed, But May Still Delight FansIt’s nice to see the pack together again. The pack is back together in the Paramount+ original Teen Wolf: The Movie. The MTV series was a huge success and still carries a significant fandom. Yes, I’m one of the many who randomly decide to rewatch the series from start to…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Published in The Black Cape·Jan 21‘Shotgun Wedding’ Takes Audiences on a Thrilling Ride Down the AisleMakes you wanna get married real bad. This is a safe space, so I’ll admit I love a good rom-com. Yes, naturally, I gravitate towards macabre films, but I can’t resist the comedic lullaby of love, especially when it stars rom-com icon Jenny from the Block. Jennifer Lopez is single-handledly…Features5 min readFeatures5 min read
Published in The Black Cape·Jan 1821 Short Films On Our Sundance 2023 WatchlistSize doesn’t matter Short films are often overlooked and underrated in the film industry. Despite their ability to tell powerful and impactful stories, they are only sometimes given the recognition and attention they deserve. But short films have the potential to be just as emotionally resonant and thought-provoking as feature…Sundance5 min readSundance5 min read