Articles by Romey Norton
Shirley Review – Regina King captivates as trailblazer Shirley Chisholm
Oscar-winner Regina King stars in the fantastic Shirley (2024), based on the true story of the first-ever Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, who launched a trailblazing...
Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership Review – Simpson Reveals A Secret About All Men…
A serious special, indeed. Not only is Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership the first hour-long special from up-and-coming comedian Brian Simpson, but it’s also the first...
Murder Mubarak Ending Explained – Who was the murderer?
The essence of a murder mystery is to have everything make sense at the end. The story should be fulfilling for its audience, leaving them...
Murder Mubarak Review – Netflix Murder-Mystery Provides Too Much Of Everything
Murder Mubarak, which translates to Congratulations on Murder, is an Indian Hindi-language mystery thriller based on the best-selling novel Club You To Death by Anuja...
Steve Treviño: Simple Man Review – Humbling and wholesome comedy
Filmed at The Tobin Center in San Antonio, TX, Steve Trevino: A Simple Man sees Treviño tell us stories about subjects ranging from his father...
My Name is Loh Kiwan Ending Explained – Do Kiwan and Mari stay together?
The ending of My Name is Loh Kiwan resolves around the two key issues of whether Ki-wan gains his Belgian citizenship and whether he and Mari...
My Name is Loh Kiwan Review – A sorrowful love story
South Korean drama My Name Is Loh Kiwan, which was written and directed by Kim Hee-jin (this being his first feature film), is based on...
Code 8: Part II Ending Explained – Do Connor and Pav survive?
The ending of Code 8: Part II sees Connor Reed (Robbie Amell) and Pav decide to stop running and get justice for Tarak’s (Pav’s younger...
Code 8: Part II Review – A super sci-fi sequel
Code 8 started its life as a YouTube short, but became one of the most successful superhero films not based on an existing IP, especially after...
Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out Review – Here for the laughs and the money
Filmed live from Gila River Resorts and Casinos, Netflix brings to your screens Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out. I was instantly in love with...
A Soweto Love Story Ending Explained – Who wins the contest?
A Soweto Love Story is a South African romantic comedy that sees Matriarch Bongekile, a desperate mother, trying to get her three sons settled down...
A Soweto Love Story Review – A lovingly fun family affair
A Soweto Love Story is a South African romantic comedy that sees a desperate mother trying to get her three sons settled down and married...
The Heartbreak Agency Ending Explained – Does Karl have a change of heart?
The Heartbreak Agency is a predictable rom-com with a predictable ending. Karl, a misogynistic scorned man, and his therapist Marie begin an awkward love affair, as...
The Heartbreak Agency Review – A predictable and dull rom-com
The Heartbreak Agency (Die Liebeskümmerer) is a German-language Netflix Original rom-com directed by Shirel Peleg and written by Antonia Rothe-Liermann, Elena-Katharina Sohn, and Malte Welding....
Five Blind Dates Ending Explained – Does Lia have to close the tea shop?
A movie like Five Blind Dates suits a storybook ending. Following Lia, a young Asian woman living in Sydney whose life is going nowhere fast,...
Five Blind Dates Review – Prime Video rom-com won’t be for everyone
If you think Five Blind Dates might be the next Crazy Rich Asians, think again. Despite a promising cast and premise, the film lacks comedy...
Ashes Ending Explained – Does Gökçe’s marriage survive?
The ending of Ashes is unexpected, taking a dark turn and showing us that our fantasies are not reality. Gökçe is a wealthy woman, bored in her...
Ashes Review – Dreams, fantasy and affairs in this steamy romance
Netflix is becoming the streaming hotspot for international films, and this time it’s with the steamy and dreamy film Ashes, a Turkish romantic drama perfect...
Upgraded (2024) Ending Explained – Do Ana and Will end up together?
Upgraded (2024) tells the story of Ana (Camila Mendes), a young intern who is unexpectedly bumped up to first class and seated next to William...
Upgraded (2024) Review – Fake it till you make it
Camila Mendes takes flight in this easy, enjoyable romantic chick flick. It’s the season of love, which means it’s time for cheesy meet-cutes, big gestures,...