Michael is the new biography/musical about world-famous musician Michael Jackson, a.k.a. The King of Pop.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long and Kat Graham star.
Michael was at the heart of many happy childhood memories with my siblings. For this reason and several others, including the talented cast, I’ll be watching this.
Will Michael make your to-watch list for 2026?
Joe Gillette, Laura Harrier, Larenz Tate, Juliano Krue Valdi, Tony von Halle, Derek Luke, Jessica Sula, Hank Northrop, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Joseph David-Jones also star.
You People (2023), Lauren London, Jonah Hill, Netflix
The latest from Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Nia Long and David Duchovny is a comedy/romance directed by and co-written by Kenya Barris.
You People is a story about modern love, family dynamics and clashing cultures through the experiences of a new couple as they get to know each other’s families.
The comedy talent is the main reason I need to see this. Especially the pairing of Eddie Murphey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The latter happens to be my favourite comedic actress. And the former is responsible for my introduction to stand-up comedy as an art form, thanks to a smash hit comedy special called Raw (1987).
I’m expecting a handful of laughs and some tense but very entertaining dinner table moments. I can only imagine how much fun they all had filming this.
Will you be watching You People? Whose performance are you most interested in seeing?
Travis Bennett, Deon Cole, Elliott Gould, Mike Epps, Yung Miami, Bryan Greenberg, Khadijah Haqq, La La Anthony, Rhea Perlman and Molly Gordon also star.
The Best Man Holiday (2013), Terrence Howard, Nia Long, Eddie Cibrian
Taye Diggs, Terence Howard, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Monica Calhoun and Harold Perrineau are all back and joined by Eddie Cibrian and John Michael Higgins in The Best Man Holiday (2013); the sequel to the 1999 hit, The Best Man.
I don’t remember actually wishing for a sequel but I sure am glad that it came. I’m even more glad because the write/director of both movies, Malcolm D. Lee took his sweet time with the second film; something that more often than not, leads to a better quality finished product.
The Best Man Holiday (2013), Sanaa Lathan,Taye Diggs
Set during the holiday/Christmas period, The Best Man Holiday(2013) brings seasonal cheer and laughter, thanks to the fun banter between the characters. As was the case with the first movie, everything is not all big smiles and good times.
The movie has a healthy mix of memorable comedy and well executed dramatic moments. One of my favourites of the former category has to be John Michael Higgins’s character’s response to Harper (Taye Diggs) when Harper says ‘I don’t even know if biographies is my thing.’
The Best Man Holiday (2013), Taye Diggs, Harold Pirreneau, Eddie Cibrian, Morris Chestnut
Watch it if you want to experience some laughter, drama and friendship, especially in testing times.
If you love the characters as much I do, let’s all cross our fingers and hope for something great because a third instalment called The Best Man Wedding has been announced.
Starring a very cute cat called Keanu, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele of Comedy Central’s hit series Key & Peele have a brand new comedy movie – and it looks good.
Of course, Key and Peele will tell some good jokes, and that’s exciting, but really, I’m actually most jazzed about kitty Keanu’s badass stunts.
Will Forte, Nia Long, Method Man and Luiz Guzman also star.
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