In this week’s episode of Atlanta, Paper Boi is in the spotlight, but it’s causing problems. He’s having major trust issues, since people around him appear to have an ulterior motive due to his newfound fame. Similar to last week’s episode, the opening scene begins with another robbery. Yet, this
On a stage designed to emulate the oval office, complete with flags, stone lions, and two portraits of the comedian, Katt comes out wearing a black suit covered in intricate gold designs with the sneakers to match. I appreciate his use of props and music, as it is not something
Chris Rock remains the king of metaphor. In his latest special, Tamborine, Rock immediately launches into masterfully dark, twisted, and absurd solutions to American injustices. In one of his most notable bits, Rock tasks the alleged democracy of the United States to enact equality in all aspects of American life
High school principal by day, superhero by night, Jefferson Pierce is the caring, stoic leader of a safe haven of a school in a troubled area. Plagued with gang violence, drugs, and sex trafficking, Freeland symbolizes the struggles faced by many communities in our contemporary society. It is mainly through
The following review is a collaborative effort between Jaro’s lead writers MJ VanDevere and Ayanna Winters. In the season premiere of Atlanta, the crew has returned with an entirely new concept. Titled ‘Robbin’ Season,’ it’s fairly uncommon for an individual season to have its own name. But Atlanta is anything
Nigerian-British filmmaker Jenn Nkiru’s short film Rebirth Is Necessary is an enthralling work of art. As part of NOWNESS’ Black Star series, the series gave rising directors, such as Nkiru, an opportunity to demonstrate Afrofuturism through their own personal lenses. As the final film in the series, Nkiru leaves
Erik Killmonger is not a villain and Black Panther is not just a superhero movie; it’s an Afrofuturistic exploration of pain and pride that both bridges and complicates the black persons and peoples of the Diaspora. It is a contemporary artistic expression of Pan-Africanism that challenges us to consider/reconcile/accept the
