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Drama, Mystery

IS GOD IS (2026): New Trailer Starring Vivica A. Fox, Sterling K. Brown, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Kara Young…

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From writer/director Aleshea Harris, Is God Is is a new drama/mystery about the epic revenge quest of two sisters, one that stars Vivica A. Fox, Janelle Monáe, Sterling K. Brown, Kara Young and Mallori Johnson.

Epic seems to be the right word for this one.

Should I be concerned that so many of the movies exciting me this year are super violent?

It’s no secret that well-executed vengeance stories are among my favourites, and they rarely come without brutality. Still, there seems to be a real concentration of them in 2026. For example: The Bluff (2026), They Will Kill You (2026), Ready or Not 2 (2026), and now, Is God Is.

Maybe there was a dearth of violent films in recent years, and they’re now simply arriving all at once. Or perhaps it’s somehow a sign of the times. Either way, I’m here for the cinematic spectacle.

Xavier Nealy-Davis, Mykelti Williamson, Erika Alexander, Janelle Monáe, Xavier Mills, Josiah Cross, Justen Ross, Rhonda Johnson Dents, Lena Clark and Mark Druhet also star.

Is God Is Release Dates: May 15th, 2026

Happy Film Loving,

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Adventure, Animation, Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

UGLY DOLLS (2019): The Thing I Liked…

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UglyDolls (2019)
UglyDolls (2019)

UglyDolls, an animated movie about ‘ugly dolls’ that confronts what it means to be different, and struggle with a desire to be loved, is a film I wanted to enjoy more than I did. 

Starring Nick Jonas, Emma Roberts, Janelle Monáe, and Pitbull, the message about being ourselves and accepting ourselves regardless of perceived imperfections is delivered through a story that unfortunately didn’t succeed at keeping my attention. For that I blame the overall execution, including the pace and rhythm.

Looking on the bright side, however, (no pun intended), there are the colours and cuteness to enjoy. Except that, sadly, colours and cuteness don’t equal a worthy movie experience.

Luckily, for me, there are two or three songs I did like, even though I think the opening track felt forced.

Watch UglyDolls only if if you really must. Otherwise, watch Zootopia (2016) instead. It’s loosely similar but so very, very good. 

Happy Film Loving,

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Biography, Drama, History

HARRIET (2019): New Harriet Tubman Biography Starring Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Joe Alwyn…

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Harriet (2019), Janelle Monae, Cynthia Erivo, Focus Features
Harriet (2019), Janelle Monae, Cynthia Erivo, Focus Features

From director and co-writer Kasi Lemmons; Harriet is a new historical drama based on the biography of iconic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman.

Starring Cynthia Erivo as Tubman; plus Janelle Monáe and Joe Alwyn, the story focuses on Tubman’s escape from slavery and the subsequent missions to free dozens of slaves through the Underground Railroad.

Based on this trailer, I can tell I’m going to appreciate the dialogue, inspiring heroism and love. I can’t wait to see Erivo deliver what looks like an award worthy performance.

Clarke Peters, Tim Guinee, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Leslie Odom Jr., Tory Kittles, Deborah Ayorinde and Omar J. Dorsey also star.

Harriet Release Dates: November 1st 2019 (US)…

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Adventure, Animation, Comedy

UGLYDOLLS (2019): New Trailer From Emma Roberts, Janelle Monáe, Nick Jonas, Pitball…

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UglyDolls (2019)
UglyDolls (2019)

Read my spoiler-free movie review of UglyDolls (2019).

Emma Roberts, Janelle Monáe, Nick Jonas and Pitbull are the stars of UglyDolls, a new Kelly Asbury-directed animated adventure/comedy about free-spirited UglyDolls.

The UglyDolls confront what it means to be different and struggle with a desire to be loved.

I’m in for the fun, smarts and expected usefulness.

Gabriel Iglesias, Wanda Sykes, Blake Shelton, Charli XCX and Bebe Rexha also star.

Uglydolls Release Dates: May 10th, 2019 (US); August 16th, 2019 (UK)…

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Animation, Biography, Comedy

WELCOME TO MARWEN (2018): New Trailer From Robert Zemeckis, Starring Steve Carell, Janelle Monae, Leslie Mann, Eiza González…

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Welcome To Marwen (2018), Leslie Mann, Steve Carell
Welcome To Marwen (2018), Leslie Mann, Steve Carell

In Welcome To Marwen, Steve Carell plays the victim of a brutal attack, one who finds a unique therapeutic outlet to help him through his recovery.

Janelle Monae, Leslie Mann, Eiza González and Diane Kruger also star, while Robert Zemeckis directs.

I’m in for all the things that make this movie special, including Carell’s likely notable performance and all the hard work that made the dolls/figures possible.

I’m also looking forward to finding out how Carell’s character’s coping method is characterised psychologically.

Welcome To Marwen Release Dates: November 21st, 2018 (US); January 11th, 2019 (2019)…

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