Lovecraft Country is one of my favorite books. If I recall correctly, it was the first fantasy book I ever read, that took place in a world somewhat like our own, where the Black heroes got a happy ending. It's a truly brilliant compilation of all the things I love about the fantasy and sci-fi … Continue reading Revisiting Lovecraft Country
Category: television
3 Shows That Were Doomed To Failure
Good ideas are a dime a dozen, but it's the execution that's tricky. Dozens of new TV shows pop up every season, but only a few go on to become moderate successes, much less smash hits. Here are a few shows that I wanted to work. Emerald City (NBC, 2017): Emerald City is a gritty … Continue reading 3 Shows That Were Doomed To Failure
Sorry To Bother You Again: The Black Futurist Playlist
Sorry To Bother You was such a deep movie, and it put me in a mood to digest more media like it. My review (despite its length) just barely scratches the surface and there was a lot of stuff I didn't get to. So if you're interested in doing the same, here are my recommendations. WATCH … Continue reading Sorry To Bother You Again: The Black Futurist Playlist
7 TV Shows Canceled Too Soon
I've always been a bookworm. Mostly because I love reading, but also because I grew up without cable so books didn't have much competition. When your only options are Matlock reruns, Jeopardy, and the local news, books look much more attractive. Now we're living in the age of peak tv and I have cable, DVR, … Continue reading 7 TV Shows Canceled Too Soon
5 Favorites for 2016
Happy New Year! I'm kicking off another year on the blog with 5 things that I'm loving right now. Jazmine Sullivan, "Reality Show" This album dropped at the beginning of the year. I live my life on shuffle so it took until this summer for me to listen to the album as a whole, but … Continue reading 5 Favorites for 2016