Over on OUTvoices I provide a retrospective on Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In addition to explaining why the Disney+ original series has been a success (and the only one that has been to date), I also explain why the show’s unapologetic critique of racism, antiblackness and other forms of systemic oppression exposes much … More It’s The Hypocrisy For Me
Over on OUTvoices I explain why the sci-fi short film Dispel is a game changer in terms of artistry, storytelling, Black triumph and Black Excellence. I also take a moment to give praise honor and glory to Perfection herself: The Goddess known as Gina Torres. And now our feature presentation….
Over on OUTvoices I break down as to why I don’t see it for Wandavision; how Monica Rambeau was arguably the breakout star; and not framing the show from Rambeau’s perspective was a missed opportunity for an excellent series. And now, our feature presentation.
2017 was the year the ladies took center stage. Even though the wrong candidate was sworn in, America voted overwhelmingly for its first female president. The Women’s Revolution continues in the WWE and other sports. This year we saw a number of films which featured quite a number of female protagonists. Whether Amazons, Vixens, villainesses, … More Top Films of 2017
BLACK POWER: THE SUPERHERO ANTHOLOGY recently received a most awesome review. It seemed only right to share it (and my reactions reading it via gif form) for #FreeComicBookDay.
2017 is simply not here for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First there was epic debacle known as #IronCyst. Now the shark has substantially been jumped with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
In light of recent events, I’m reminded of another infamous fustercluck of Marvel’s: a superhero by the name of Freedom Ring.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that somehow when no one was looking, Archie became the coolest kid in the room. Forget 90 percent of the titles being churned out by the Big Two. If you’re looking for quality and progressive comics, Archie is where it’s at. Yes Archie. Yes, you … More ThrowBack Thursday Review: Kevin Keller Miniseries
And in a special edition of Brain Food, Triple J gives a very awesome and hilarious review of my latest title, West of Sunset. Have a gander.
A true storyteller can often have the best insight on human condition. After all, in order to tell our stories, bards must have an intimate understanding of the forces that drive us. Within most of us, there is a struggle, an arc, a journey that is ruled by an internal conflict. Often the … More I Believe In The Dark Knight
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