All American Christmas Carol (2013)

It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit.  Michael is no exception. 

Him is visually stunning—all concrete cathedrals and bone-rattling impact shots that look like a nightmare highlight reel. Marlon Wayans is magnetic as this legendary quarterback who's basically selling salvation with a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. But the story keeps running in circles: more tests, more cryptic pep talks, more ritualistic drills. The sports-as-religion metaphor beats you over the head when subtlety would've been more effective. The middle drags, and that finale chooses spectacle over substance. It's undeniably stylish, but left me cold. Also worth noting: despite the Monkeypaw connection, this isn't actually a Jordan Peele film—he didn't write or direct.

A Christmas tale that everyone is wishing for, and that everyone will remember.

Love Hard is a Christmas romcom about two people who fall in love while pretending to date. It’s a romantic and fun watch. If you can forget the catfishing.

This groundbreaking summer blockbuster proves that diversity enhances the action genre.

2026 ranks highest in Oscars history for its representation of minorities in all categories, and that’s definitely something to be celebrated.