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Teacher Wanjiku's 11 Commandments was brilliance muffled by an unruly room

Nairobi, June 29 -- Walking into the venue, I was convinced I was early, an hour early, to be precise. So, I was mentally prepared for a slow trickle of people and a relaxed atmosphere. Instead, I ste... Read More


'Toy Story 5': Is Disney/Pixar just lazy or simply good business plan?

Nairobi, June 22 -- The animator side of me was having a great time with this film, studying every detail in every frame. The normal film fan in me was thinking sweet, sweet nostalgia, what a powerful... Read More


'Disclosure Day': Religion, politics and aliens play out in polarising sci-fi

Nairobi, June 16 -- Marketing can make or break a film, and in the case of Disclosure Day, I think it did more harm than good. The trailers promised something closer to Denis Villeneuve's Arrival or e... Read More


Jua Kali: A creative peek at the everyday life of a househelp

Nairobi, June 1 -- Jua Kali represents what I consider to be the very definition of a properly executed film. The movie does a great job of showing rather than telling; it stands as the perfect exampl... Read More


The Mandalorian and Grogu: An oversimplified, entertaining Star Wars adventure

Nairobi, May 25 -- December 2019, that was the last time we got a Star Wars movie. But Star Wars fans have been hit with a steady wave of content. Between Visions, Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Book of Boba... Read More


Mortal Kombat II: They listened, improved, but sadly bait and switch Johnny Cage fans

Nairobi, May 11 -- This is one of those rare moments I found myself genuinely taken aback by what a studio was able to achieve with a property that many had written off. To understand why this film f... Read More


'Shuga Mashariki' Season 2: Why this was a weaker season

Nairobi, May 6 -- About 12 weeks ago, after watching the first two episodes of Shuga Mashariki Season 2, I promised to follow up with a complete review. This is a show, the first season, that I still ... Read More


Michael biopic skimps on legacy, leans on drama, nostalgia

Nairobi, April 27 -- The release of Michael in April 2026 feels like the inevitable culmination of Hollywood's biopic wave. After Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) turned Freddie Mercury's story into a billion... Read More


Lee Cronin's The Mummy: A grotesque, tormented reimagining of a classic

Nairobi, April 20 -- Let's say you haven't seen the trailers of this movie. I should probably warn you, Lee Cronin's The Mummy is not what you think. Before you get that ticket, you need to curate you... Read More


Sonic Nation: A noble initiative tripped up by amateurish execution

Nairobi, April 13 -- Everyone holds a definitive opinion on Kenya's creative industry, particularly our music. Critics often claim the scene is stagnant despite a relentless stream of hits. Optimists... Read More