Maybe we as an audience – or the majority of us – are really cliched and not very forward minded. Maybe we like the same kind of entertainment. Maybe some works are too forward thinking for us. Maybe we are pulling the industry back with our [...]
As I keep mentioning, my sister and I are always on the lookout for runs girls’ movies and I have pinned down why. That is the only time the actresses have a natural camaraderie, are allowed to let loose and just joke with their colleagues rather than [...]
The feeling that you’ve seen a movie even before you see the movie is hardly ever a good thing. This is not inception. Lagos Cougars is the story of three supposedly older women who look like their in their late 30s who are dating meet and have [...]
Broken tells the story of a woman who is reunited with children she had long abandoned. It’s a foray into arguably new territory concept wise, but definitely original in presentation and set-up. The idea behind the movie is moving and true and very [...]
I had my reservations. Of course, like any normal person I had my reservations. After seeing Dumebi the dirty girl and Veronica the native girl, as well as hearing of Somma the local champion and Onyinye the wine tapper – all starring Mercy Johnson [...]
I have been saying for ages that Amanda Ebeye is an undiscovered gem, quietly working behind the recognition of most Nollywood fans and it is perfectly demonstrated here. She has a huge range of acting skills however I will concede that her deserved [...]
I absolutely love it when I can identify a writer or director’s work in their films. I love how when you watch a film you can identify who is behind it while still be able to say that it is fresh. Let’s face it, this is the only way to build a brand that [...]
After reading the synopsis for unforgivable I had lofty ideas in my head so imagine my surprise when the movie started and for 30-45 minutes I was accosted with the typical Yoruba movie presentation. Those 30-45 minutes were an exercise in will power for [...]
