Papa Pogi 

A wondrously imaginative, diverse, and spirited allegory of childhood and the arduousness of adulthood.

If you are a discerning movie watcher and/or an African-American with a modicum of Black consciousness, this film isn’t for you. It would be better to watch the documentary ‘They Fight’ to see the impactful, emotional story of Walter Manigan and the young men of DC’s Ward 8. 

In Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It (1986), we follow the love life of powerful female protagonist Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) and explore the relationship dynamics she has with her partners. She sees three men simultaneously: Greer Childs, (John Canada Terrell) Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee), and Jamie Overstreet (Tommy Redmond Hicks). Though an 80’s film, She’s Gotta Have It is surprisingly progressive with its themes of female sexuality, although at some points in the film it is handled clumsily. Overall Nola is an incredibly compelling character especially for modern women, as we as a society acknowledge female sensuality more and more without the negative stigma.

Vivarium is an uncomfortable and startling look at how easily progress devolves in the face of overwhelming stress.

Laggies is a fantastic movie, filled with down-to-earth characters, transcendent themes, and witty comedy

Considering the runtime, I expected each scene to hit harder as opposed to a series of montages and vignettes.