Tag Archives: Sterling K. Brown

Action, Drama, Thriller

PARADISE – SEASON 2 (2026): New Trailer From Sterling K. Brown, Shailene Woodley, James Marsden, Sarah Shahi…

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Paradise Season 2 (2026), James Marsden, Hulu
Paradise Season 2 (2026), James Marsden, Hulu

Sterling K. Brown, Sarah Shahi and James Marsden are back for season 2 of Paradise, Hulu’s action/drama/thriller about the security service team tasked with protecting a past president.

I still haven’t got round to watching season 1 yet, but the high ratings for each episode on IMDb certainly have my attention.

Have you seen Paradise season 1?

Nicole Brydon Bloom, Julianne Nicholson, Aliyah Mastin, Krys Marshall, Percy Daggs IV, James Marsden, Charlie Evans, Jon Beavers, Eddie Diaz and Rafael Cabrera also star.

Paradise Season 2 Release Dates: February 23rd, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Drama, History

WASHINGTON BLACK (2025): New Trailer From Sterling K. Brown, Ernest Kingsley Junior, Tom Ellis, Rupert Graves…

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The 19th-century adventures of George Washington “Wash” Black, an 11-year-old boy on a Barbados sugar plantation, is the focus of new eight-part series, Washington Black.

Starring Sterling K. Brown, Tom Ellis, Ernest Kingsley Junior and Rupert Graves, young George must flee when the life he’s known is threatened after a gruesome death.

I’m down for the uplifting adventure this one promises, and happy to see Brown bring his best to every role, as always. My only hope is that Washington Black won’t make me cry as much as This Is Us, the award-winning show that put him on the map in a big way.

Eddie Karanja, Iola Evans, Billy Boyd, Tom Ellis, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Naika Toussaint, Tattiawna Jones, Rick Worthy, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Nia Thompson also star.

Washington Black Release Dates: July 23rd, 2025 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, Thriller

PARADISE (2025): New Trailer Starring Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Sarah Shahi, Krys Marshall…

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New drama/thriller Paradise stars Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Krys Marshall and Sarah Shahi, and it’s about a security service team tasked with protecting a past president.

Colour me very intrigued, for this is the most exciting thing I’ve seen from Hulu in a while.

I can’t wait to learn where Brown’s performance is going to take his character. Especially considering the super vague plot outline.

Are you also curious about the shenanigans afoot?

Julianne Nicholson, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Charlie Evans, Richard Robichaux, Rafael Cabrera, Darin Toonder, Jon Beavers, Laith Wallschleger, Cassidy Freeman, Scott Lawrence, Michelle Meredith

Paradise Release Dates: January 28th, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

AMERICAN FICTION (2023) The Things I Liked…

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Besides the one or two moments when my impatient self wished for a slightly quicker pace, I have no real complaints about American Fiction.

Writer/director Cord Jefferson’s latest comedy/drama stars Jeffrey Wright, John Ortiz, Issa Rae and Sterling K. Brown. It is a story about a black American author who finally finds success but at a cost he didn’t quite foresee. Jefferson’s film truly delivers on its trailer’s promise; for it is funny, very smartly written, and well-acted. It also features one of the most super clear and cleverly constructed analogies I’ve ever heard; one that just happens to feature the Scotch Whisky brand Johnnie Walker.

American Fiction is ultimately a movie about race and how the topic shows up in the literary world. I’m not sure that this subject has been explored quite as thoroughly, hilariously and cleverly as it is in Jefferson’s movie. And since it’s a subject that affects many writers of colour (Jefferson included), it’s no wonder that he has referred to the film as “the greatest honour of my entire life, truly.” 

In addition to the aforementioned brilliant analogy, another key highlight is a wonderful scene where Wright and Rae’s characters have a highly engaging back-and-forth that I could have watched forever. 

If it wasn’t already super clear, I had a great time watching American Fiction, as did the two guests who joined me at a London screening in November. As such, when you’re in the mood for something good, and funny, watch American Fiction. Especially since as per the words of Jefferson himself: 

“I don’t intend this movie to be didactic. I didn’t intend it to teach any moral lessons or, scold anybody for anything. I wanted to make a movie for adults that allows you to think for yourself and allows you to have a good time.” _Cord Jefferson

American Fiction Release Dates: December 15th, 2023 (US); February 2nd, 2024 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving 

G

Adventure, Animation, No Spoiler Reviews

FROZEN 2 (2019): The Things I Liked…

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Frozen 2 (2019), Walt Disney Pictures
Frozen 2 (2019), Walt Disney Pictures

As a non-enthusiast when it comes to musical films, the main reason I wanted to see Frozen 2 had zero to do with the music. I was curious because of the animation style – especially when it comes to Elsa and her beautiful outfits. It turns out that both her style and the way she’s animated are two of my favourite things about Frozen 2.

Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck’s film became most engaging for me approximately one hour in. This is precisely at the point when Elsa’s ’water action’ sequence begins. A time when I finally felt like something truly exciting to watch was actually happening. Before this point, I was feeling disappointed and a tad annoyed. I lie. I was more than a tad annoyed by the seemingly unexciting musical numbers and Anna’s ability to jump to conclusions when Kristoff was trying to ask her ‘the question.’

Frozen 2 (2019), Walt Disney Pictures
Frozen 2 (2019), Walt Disney Pictures

There are a few somewhat pleasant moments, plus moving moments, especially regarding Elsa and Anna’s sisterly relationship. Yet some of these scenes ended up feeling a little forced.

It’s after the one-hour mark that Frozen 2 becomes fun. Unsurprising, since my two favourite moments happen after the one-hour mark. One of them was the one musical moment that grabbed my attention in a good way, at precisely one minute into Iduna’s Scarf.

Disney and musical fans will have the best time with this. I’m only one of those things. I therefore find myself glad that Elsa and Iduna’s Scarf were there to get me through.

Watch it if you’re curious.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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