Reviews
Review: Katt Williams, “Great America”
March 10, 2018
Review: Katt Williams, “Great America”
On a stage designed to emulate the oval office, complete with flags, stone lions, and two portraits of the comedian,…
Rock Shakes It Up With New Special – Tamborine
March 5, 2018
Rock Shakes It Up With New Special – Tamborine
Chris Rock remains the king of metaphor. In his latest special, Tamborine, Rock immediately launches into masterfully dark, twisted, and…
Black Lightning – Lynn Needs A Life
March 2, 2018
Black Lightning – Lynn Needs A Life
High school principal by day, superhero by night, Jefferson Pierce is the caring, stoic leader of a safe haven of…
Atlanta Season 2, Episode 1 Recap: “You don’t even have a mirror to look at yourself in”
March 2, 2018
Atlanta Season 2, Episode 1 Recap: “You don’t even have a mirror to look at yourself in”
The following review is a collaborative effort between Jaro’s lead writers MJ VanDevere and Ayanna Winters. In the season premiere…
‘Rebirth Is Necessary’ Explores Blackness Through Mesmerizing Visuals And Poetry
February 27, 2018
‘Rebirth Is Necessary’ Explores Blackness Through Mesmerizing Visuals And Poetry
Nigerian-British filmmaker Jenn Nkiru’s short film Rebirth Is Necessary is an enthralling work of art. As part of NOWNESS’…
Black Panther And The Revolutionary Nature of Radical Love
February 22, 2018
Black Panther And The Revolutionary Nature of Radical Love
Erik Killmonger is not a villain and Black Panther is not just a superhero movie; it’s an Afrofuturistic exploration of…