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Love Brooklyn

"Love Brooklyn speaks to how you can love something so much that when it changes you can’t see the lovable parts that remain nor the ones that grew anew. It shines in its simplicity as well as its complexity - delving into the human condition as well as the human mind." 
Love Brooklyn
"Love Brooklyn speaks to how you can love something so much that when it changes you can’t see the lovable parts that remain nor the ones that grew anew. It shines in its simplicity as well as its complexity - delving into the human condition as well as the human mind." 
reggieponder.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Price of Being That Guy – HIM

"The filmmakers setup the confrontation well with Cam and White debating if it is God, Football and family, Football Family and God or another combination thereof. Additionally, the obstacles or choices Cam must make helps us all question what is the price of…
The Price of Being That Guy – HIM
"The filmmakers setup the confrontation well with Cam and White debating if it is God, Football and family, Football Family and God or another combination thereof. Additionally, the obstacles or choices Cam must make helps us all question what is the price of success."
reggieponder.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🎬 Highest 2 Lowest dives into the highs and lows of a music mogul — and the industry itself. Denzel leads, but it’s the supporting cast that makes it shine. Read my full review 👇
Highest 2 Lowest Review
“While Denzel receives top billing, it is the other characters that make the story compelling. A$SAP provides a delicious debate partner, Potts is a strong friend, and Wright is a magnificent supporter turned challenger. They drive discussions about culture, morality, money, and family.”
reggieponder.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Why are Blacks always footnotes in post-apocalyptic films? R.T. Thorne on Movie '40 Acres.'

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40 Acres: R. T. Thorne Reclaiming the Future, Centering Black Stories…
R.T. Thorne, writer and director of the groundbreaking film ’40 Acres,’ boldly reimagines a post-apocalyptic future, moving Black characters from footnotes to the forefront. His vision …
ndigo.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
40 Acres: A Conversational Masterclass on Family, Connection, and Desperation

Prepare for a film that is "a conversational masterclass about family bonds, human connection and desperation." 40 Acres will pull you into a fierce fight for survival, forcing you to confront the ultimate questions of…
40 Acres: A Conversational Masterclass on Family, Connection, and Desperation
Prepare for a film that is "a conversational masterclass about family bonds, human connection and desperation." 40 Acres will pull you into a fierce fight for survival, forcing you to confront the ultimate questions of trust and belonging.
reggieponder.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
F1: Straights, Curves, and Bravado

F1 bring Formula One racing to life in the theaters. The formula is straight forward. There are a few twist and turns that could be deadly and it is all wrapped around the bravado of Sonny Hayes played by Brad Pitt. The film will get your engines revving but does…
F1: Straights, Curves, and Bravado
F1 bring Formula One racing to life in the theaters. The formula is straight forward. There are a few twist and turns that could be deadly and it is all wrapped around the bravado of Sonny Hayes played by Brad Pitt. The film will get your engines revving but does it cross the finish line with a win?
reggieponder.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
So cool to have seen "Purpose" @ Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre & now dominate Broadway! Chatted with Glenn Davis, Co-Artistic Director of Steppenwolf & one of the play's brilliant stars

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“Let the Master Work” – Glenn Davis on Broadway’s “Purpose”
The Broadway stage is ablaze with “Purpose,” the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. At its heart is Glenn Davis, the acclaimed actor and Co-Artistic Director of Chicago’s…
ndigo.com
July 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Many of us grew up watching the original Karate Kid in 1986. Some of us weren't even born. Does the new installment, Karate Kid: Legends, do a good job of connecting to that original magic? For me, It's Family, It's Fun, It's Fu! Check out my review to see if this one's for you.
Is the latest installment of Karate Kid Legendary?
Although we’re not kids anymore, many of us grew up watching the original Karate Kid in 1986. Does the new installment, Karate Kid: Legends, do a good job of connecting to that original magic? Well, one thing’s for sure: it “has a Jackie-Chan-ish quality to the fighting and choreography where the battles utilize the entire landscape as combat aids, and it is exciting and fun.” Ready to revisit the past and meet a new generation of Karate Kids? Check out my full review to see if Legends merits a watch!
reggieponder.com
June 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning – Is This The End?

Get ready for an emotional, action-packed conclusion. “The action seeker should feel like a kid in a candy store because while we have seen the goods before they are still very appealing and oh so tasty.” Read my full review to see if…
Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning – Is This The End?
Get ready for an emotional, action-packed conclusion. “The action seeker should feel like a kid in a candy store because while we have seen the goods before they are still very appealing and oh so tasty.” Read my full review to see if Ethan Hunt and Tom Cruise gets the send-off he deserves!
reggieponder.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I don’t drink, but if I did, I’d want them to add ice and even a berry-infused flavor to my Martini, because Another Simple Favor is not simple and not exactly a favor.
Another Simple Favor: Not Simple and Not Exactly a Favor
Think you know what to expect from Stephanie and Emily’s next escapade? Think again. Reggie outs it like this “I don’t drink, but if I did, I’d want them to add ice and even a berry-infused flavor to my Martini, because Another Simple Favor is not at all simple and not even close to a favor for Stephanie, Emily nor the audience.” Discover in the full review if Reggie wants his Martini shaken or stirred.
reggieponder.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Sinners

Ryan Coogler has a lot to say and creates a conversation with the audience about the connection to music and how it bridges the past and the future. He imaginatively supports his thesis with visually arresting images from the drums of Africa to the hip-hop of today—reminding us of how our…
Sinners
Ryan Coogler has a lot to say and creates a conversation with the audience about the connection to music and how it bridges the past and the future. He imaginatively supports his thesis with visually arresting images from the drums of Africa to the hip-hop of today—reminding us of how our music not only preserves stories but foreshadows them as well.
reggieponder.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My Review "The Amateur" starring Rami Malek. It's a revenge flick with some serious spy thriller DNA Found myself rooting for his unlikely journey, despite some familiar beats. Full review: ndigo.com/2025/04/10/t... Thoughts on spy thrillers with a personal edge? #moviereview #theamateur #RamiMalek
The Amateur Review
The intense core of “The Amateur” blends Jason Bourne with the raw emotion of a grieving husband. Can an untrained CIA decoder survive against deadly forces to avenge his wife? “You wil…
ndigo.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM