Some stories feel inevitable, as if history itself has been waiting for the right moment to bring them to the screen. Harriet (2019), directed by Kasi Lemmons, is one of those films. It tells the story of Harriet Tubman —born Araminta Ross—an enslaved woman who escaped bondage and returned again and again to free others, later becoming a spy and soldier during the American Civil War. Knowing that the story is true adds a profound weight to every scene. This is not just a historical drama; it is a testament to how injustice and suffering can transform a gentle soul into a woman of war. Becoming Harriet: From Sweetness to Resistance One of the most compelling questions the film asks—quietly but persistently—is: How does a sweet woman become a warrior? The answer unfolds through cruelty, loss, and moral urgency. Harriet (Cynthia Erivo) does not begin as a mythic hero. She is kind, deeply spiritual, and visibly afraid. Yet the injustices she endures and witnesses le...
With Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal ( The Walking Dead ) as protagonists, His and Hers is the new Netflix thriller, and it may surprise you. It succeeds at something many thrillers fail to do: it holds its suspense until the very last minute. The mystery isn’t just about who committed the crime, but why —and that distinction makes all the difference. The reveal feels carefully earned, and the secret at the heart of the story is genuinely shocking. Not a Light Watch Despite what one might expect, this is not an easy or casual watch. The show is dark, disturbing, and emotionally heavy. It slowly pulls the viewer into an increasingly uncomfortable space, and by the end, it’s impossible to walk away unaffected. This is the kind of series that lingers with you long after the credits roll. The Birthday Scene The ending is horrifying, but one moment stands out above all others: the birthday scene. A bully can be cruel—but a friend? On her birthday...