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  • This Satire Gripping Comedy Drama “Not Another Church Movie” stars Jamie Foxx As God

    This Satire Gripping Comedy Drama “Not Another Church Movie” stars Jamie Foxx As God

    A satire piece set in the astounding world of the determined Taylor Pherry and his sacred pursuit from God to let audience know his family story and be an inspiration in his community.
    This film features Mickey Rourke, Jamie Foxx, Jasmine Guy, Tisha Campbell, Vivica A. Fox, Lamorne Morris, Johnny Mack, and James Michael Cummings.

    Hoprah Windfall frets as the ratings on her talk show plunge and the audience needs a new sacrificial lamb.

    Taylor Pherry is sent by God to replace Hoprah but the Devil eavesdrops on the plan, and makes his way with his plan to disarray the test. Using Taylor’s dysfunctional women in his life, he finds the perfect characters for his story.

    The film is directed by James Michael Cummings and Johnny Mack with production companies like Briarcliff Entertainment and Monty The Dog Production.

    The film takes its shot at Tyler Perry’s

    “MADEA GOES TO JAIL,”

    “THE DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN,”

    “MEET THE BROWNS,”

    and

    “WHY DID I GET MARRIED.”

    The film is from a script by Mack,  produced by Cummings, Jim Cardwell, Paul Saleba, and executive produced by Valerie McCaffrey.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this film?

  • Justin Hartley Stars In New Drama Series “Tracker,” Set To Debut On CBS Network Studio

    Justin Hartley Stars In New Drama Series “Tracker,” Set To Debut On CBS Network Studio

    The upcoming action drama film talks about the story of Colter Shaw, a maverick who wanders the nation as a reward seeker. He uses his skills to help exclusive citizens and law governing bodies resolve their enigma while he battles his family issues.

    Shaw journeys across the country in his RV helping solve crimes until he is met with a case that causes a shift in his little imperfect world.
    This new drama

    “Tracker,”

    debuts on CBS network on Feb. 11 after the broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII.

    This series was previously known as

    “The Never Game,”

    The network studio is building prolepsis for the series and its network department with Mike Benson, as the president kicked off a promotional campaign during March amidst the ongoing strike, sources confirmed.

    “We are going to be strategic about this and build anticipation,”

    “We are creating what I think is more of a story-driven marketing campaign. In the spirit of the show, we leave a popcorn trail for the audience to follow,”

    according to sources.

    The series’ first poster doesn’t give fans any clue about the series, and nothing to expect, leaving the fans curious. The lead character is played by Justin Hartley who also serves as an executive producer on the show alongside Ken Olin, Ben H. Winters, and Hilary Weisman Graham.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this?

  • Explore the Richness of Period Films: 5 Epic Period Pieces to Watch

    Explore the Richness of Period Films: 5 Epic Period Pieces to Watch

    Period films are referred to as period pieces due to their intricate costumes, captivating storylines, and detailed film set,. This genre portrays love, struggle, purpose, dreams, and liberty.

    Here are some of our favorite period pieces:

    1. The Color Purple: This epic coming-of-age period drama was adapted from a novel of the same title. Additionally, the film depicts the story of young Celie Harris and the brutal experiences she endured growing up in rural America. These experiences include domestic violence, rape, child sexual abuse, poverty, racism, and incest.

    2.Django Unchained
    Set in pre-abolitionist America in1858, this film follows the journey of a slave named Django who fights for his freedom and that of his wife. Additionally, after a chance encounter with Dr. Schultz, who teaches Django how to be a gunslinger and a bounty hunter, Django seeks revenge and redemption.

    3. 12 Years A Slave
    Based on an incredible true story, this film portrays the fight for survival and freedom of Solomon Northup, Furthermore, facing cruelty from a malevolent slave owner, Solomon struggles to stay alive, retain his sanity, and maintain his dignity. However, his encounter with a Canadian abolitionist in his twelfth year changes the course of his life.

    4.The Harder They Fall
    Set in the old western times, this film follows outlaw Nat Love as he seeks revenge against his enemy Rufus Buck, who is being released from prison. Additionally, Nat rounds up his gang, including former love Stagecoach Mary, to track down Rufus and bring him to justice. Moreover, the pursuit becomes a battle of wills and a quest for a higher purpose.

    5.Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
    Set in1920s Chicago, this film is based on a play by August Wilson and, therefore, explores the African-American experience of the20th century. Taking place in a recording studio, it delves into issues of race, art, religion, and the exploitation of black recording artists by white producers in the music industry.

    #Clique, What are your thoughts on these films?

  • Exploring the Powerful Themes of Straight Outta Compton: Social Injustice, Police Brutality, and the American Dream

    Exploring the Powerful Themes of Straight Outta Compton: Social Injustice, Police Brutality, and the American Dream

    The movie version of Straight Outta Compton by F. Gary Gray illustrates how the music title of the movie sheds light on the hardships of the times, the injustice, the deprivation, and poverty of inner-city America, specifically Compton in Los Angeles.

    1.Social Injustice and Inequality: This shows the kind of life that young black men are exposed to in the inner city, where there is no way of making it out of the hood due to the lack of economic opportunities. You are either a gang member or a drug dealer, and for the ladies, prostitution. Schools and basic livelihood are nonexistent. That is why the music portrayal of what Black America was grappling with at that time in their history struck a nerve with those experiencing it.

    2. Police Brutality: Growing up young, poor, and black in 1988 Compton was hard enough, but you also had the added headache of being profiled as either a gang member or drug dealer by the police. In the song

    “Fuck tha Police,”

    it laid bare how the police see young black people as up to no good, constantly harassing and slamming them. It also depicts the grim reality of living with an occupied police force in the inner city, constantly trying to maim them.

    3. The American Dream: This was portrayed in the success of the music group N.W.A. How friends came together and took the world by storm with their inspiring, and sometimes controversial style of music. They went from being street corner hustlers to superstardom, living the American dream with their album success. They shed light on the suffering of inner-city kids and the poverty and deprivation of maligned neighborhoods in the country.

    Clique, what are your thoughts on these selected themes?

  • Eminem Wants The Court To Grant Him Protective Order Against Gizelle Bryant And Robyn Dixon Following The Trademark Case

    Eminem Wants The Court To Grant Him Protective Order Against Gizelle Bryant And Robyn Dixon Following The Trademark Case

    Eminem is not willing to face two reality TV stars in court, so he has asked for a protective order. Since February, the rapper has been at loggerheads with Real Housewives stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon over a trademark issue concerning his podcast. Now, it seems their court case will spill over to next year.

    Eminem Filed Against Gizelle Bryant Robyn Dixon For Including “Shady” In Their Podcast

    At the beginning of the year, Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon decided to build another brand for themselves through their Reasonably Shady podcast. However, Eminem opposed it. The rapper, born Marshall Mathers, wanted them to go for another name. In his lawsuit, he explained that the brand can be mistaken for his Slim Shady, as it bears the Shady tag. To him, this would be misleading to the audience

    Robyn and Gizelle refused to give up. The Real Housewives of Potomac stars asked the judge to dismiss the case. Rather than throw it out of court, Eminem’s case was moved forward.

    The onscreen stars then ask the court to order his appearance so that he can swear under oath. The statement from the filing read:

    “The main issue now is that Mathers is refusing to be deposed. Mathers is the owner of the marks at issue and his attorneys are saying he doesn’t have information about the marks. We have filed a motion to compel Mathers to be deposed. It seems obvious to us that if you file a lawsuit, you should be made available to be deposed.”

    Eminem Now Wants A Protective Order Following The Turnout Of Events

    In response to Gizelle and Robyn’s lawsuit, Eminem told the court to uphold a protective order to excuse his physical absence. Despite going head-on with the reality TV stars, he wants to be nowhere close to the courtroom. In his defense, showing up to testify will be “unduly burdensome.”

    According to All HipHop, Eminem has confessed that he has limited knowledge of the issue at hand. However, he has lawyers who are ready to back him up with their “equal and superior knowledge” on the matter.

    No comment has been passed by Gizelle Bryant or Robyn Dixon yet. Meanwhile, the court has yet to grant Eminem his protective order.

  • Unveiling the Profound Themes of “The Help”: A Gripping Tale of Racial Injustice, Gender Bias, and Class Struggles in Jackson, Mississippi

    Unveiling the Profound Themes of “The Help”: A Gripping Tale of Racial Injustice, Gender Bias, and Class Struggles in Jackson, Mississippi

    The movie

    “The Help”

    recounts the story of an upcoming journalist. It focuses on her rebellious nature and her interactions with her black maids, collaborating with them to tell their stories about their struggles in Jackson, Mississippi, during the civil rights movement.

    Racial Injustice: This delves into the heart of the issue with the segregation of people of color and their station not amounting to anything, no matter how hard they worked and how intelligent they could be. Their role in Jackson, Mississippi, at that time, was to tend to the needs of the white folks and cater to them, regardless of their own dreams and aspirations. This young journalist found it odd and outdated, even with the way the townspeople had formed a caste system.

    Gender Bias: It was not considered appropriate for women to have ambition and aspirations at that point in time in American life. The expectations for women at that point were generally to be housekeepers and tend to their husbands, but she wanted more than that. It brought tension between her and her mother, and she had to prove through her journal and writing that women could be much more than what was expected of them.

    Classism: There was a distinct class of individuals in the town controlled by a system or caste. No matter how well you were in the town, if you were not among the higher class, you were treated like an outcast. Some of the women in the town went to great lengths to remain relevant and maintain their status within the town’s class system, even at the detriment of their finances and well-being.

    #Clique, which other theme resonated with you?

  • Netflix Presents Action Comedy in “The Brothers Sun”

    Netflix Presents Action Comedy in “The Brothers Sun”

    From the genius of Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu in collaboration with Netflix emerges the upcoming Black American Comedy Action television series. It is set to be premiered on January 4, 2024.

    The story follows Charles Sun, a Taipei gangster who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but must go to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin.

    Additionally, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce. The life of average Californian Bruce Sun is turned upside down once his older brother, Charles Sun visits Los Angeles.

    After having no recollection of his past life in Taipei, Bruce would soon learn about his family’s profession as Taipei’s renowned gangster with his brother being a top criminal raised by his late crime boss father.

    He would find out that his mother moved with him to California to build a life away from her estranged family. However, his mother’s effort proved to be useless now as Bruce had to adapt to the gangster life of his family.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this film?

  • Jon Keeyes Announces New Film Cult Killer: The Last Girl

    Jon Keeyes Announces New Film Cult Killer: The Last Girl

    The Last Girl is an upcoming thriller horror film written by Charles Burnley and Directed by Jon Keeyes set to captivate audiences. It stars Alice Eve as Cassie Holt and Antonio Banderas as Mikhail Tellini.

    The story begins after a renowned private investigator and his partner are drawn into a web of interest when they begin to track a serial killer targeting a wealthy family with a dark secret. The investigator is murdered, and his protege overtakes the case in a bid to clear his name.

    As her investigation begins to unfold, she is forced into a dangerous alliance with his killer to uncover the town’s gruesome secrets and bring justice to its victims. The film promises a suspenseful journey filled with fascination, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.

    Additionally, it is set to be released on the 19th of January. The film is poised to deliver a thrilling narrative that will leave viewers on the edge thinking of what comes next.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this film?

  • Lisa Frankenstein A Horror Comedy Piece With A Horrific Playful Plot

    Lisa Frankenstein A Horror Comedy Piece With A Horrific Playful Plot

    This film talks about the love story of a teenage girl and her love triangle with her crush, who happens to be a corpse. In a bid to bring her crush back to life, Lisa sets herself on certain horrified trails that manage to bring her crush to life with the two embarking on a journey to finding love and happiness.

    This film is a horror comedy film set to be released in February 2024 in the United States by Focus Features.
    A teenage girl

    “Lisa Swallows,” 

    who has been misunderstood her whole life resurrects an attractive corpse from the Victorian era, with heavy lighting storms troubling the atmosphere. Lisa managed to build up her dream man by using a machine in her garage.

    Despite the setbacks, she was able to transform him in a horrific hilarious way. The journey the two embark on comes with love, a few missing body parts, and happiness.

    This comedy horror film was written by Diablo Cody and directed by Zelda Williams in her feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino.

    #Clique, are you seeing this movie?

  • Shogun, A Historical Japanese Drama Film

    Shogun, A Historical Japanese Drama Film

    A sailor rose from the position of an outsider to a samurai and is used as a pawn in Toranaga’s struggle on the ruling chain.
    The film will be told from the British-born hero John Blackthorne‘s perspective.

    John and the remains of his crewmen arrived in Japan in the early time of political war in May 1600. John, who is referred to as

    ‘Anjin-san’

    by the Japanese will be pushed into a cycle of inevitable peril of politics and rivals between Japanese Warlords, the Regency, the Catholic Church, and the Empires of Spain and Portugal.

    A beautiful young lady helps John navigate his way through the treacherous water under the guise of a powerful man Yoshi Toranaga.

    Shogun is an upcoming historical television series based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, set to premiere on Hulu.

    The film will feature Cosmo Jarvis, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Anna Sawai and is directed by Tim Van Patten.

    #Clique, are you seeing this movie?