In the cinematic realm where storytelling prowess is essential, Ruined, directed by Tamara Bass and penned by Michelle Valentine, stumbles as it attempts to traverse the convoluted terrain of love, revenge, and suspense. Despite its promising premise, the film falls flat, leaving viewers with an unsatisfying aftertaste due to lackluster performances, uninspiring chemistry, and a failure to adequately delve into the characters’ motivations. The film takes audiences on a tumultuous journey through the lives of Landon and Olivia Richards, a couple whose marriage and individual dreams are entangled in a web of worldly aspirations, secrets, heartache, and the chilling intentions of a vengeful specter.
The crux of the film revolves around Liv and Landon Richards, portrayed by Annie Ilonzeh and Chris Warren, respectively. Landon embodies the quintessence of success as an accomplished Ob-gyn, steering his own medical practice that especially caters to black women. Despite this, however, he desperately wants...
The crux of the film revolves around Liv and Landon Richards, portrayed by Annie Ilonzeh and Chris Warren, respectively. Landon embodies the quintessence of success as an accomplished Ob-gyn, steering his own medical practice that especially caters to black women. Despite this, however, he desperately wants...
- 8/24/2023
- by Anjena Pillai
- Film Fugitives
Photo: 'If Not Now, When?'/Vertical Entertainment Women have learned to not expect much when seeing themselves portrayed on screen. We are the romantic partners, a funny, dorky contrast to the gorgeous main character, or maybe (if we’re lucky) the sinful antagonist with a tragic backstory. With modern storytelling comes modern solutions: the stick-thin white protagonists with a quirky charm, girls with dreams that smash through that glass ceiling, girls who are good at science! And math! They’re still written by men, however, and they still represent a minuscule portion of women who watch these movies. It’s a new standard for women to measure up to, shrouded under a thinly-veiled cry of feminism for all. Related article: Must-Watch: ‘Sylvie’s Love’ is the Very Soul of Music Related article: Kerby Jean-Raymond: The Black Activist Who’s Breaking Boundaries in the Fashion World ‘If Not Now, When?...
- 2/4/2021
- by Jordyn McEvoy
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Sometimes the most realistic stories are the most difficult for filmmakers to bring to the screen, as most audiences have become increasingly more intrigued by larger, action-driven blockbuster fare. But smaller, relatable indie movies are proving they’re just as relevant and important in the film landscape recently, especially since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
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- 1/8/2021
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Early January is rarely a time for exciting new releases, although this year is slightly different, as the Oscar window has shifted and streaming services offer up their awards contenders. This week, “Herself” and “Pieces of a Woman” make their way from limited theatrical runs to Amazon and Netflix, respectively. And over at Film Movement, Latvian foreign language submission “Blizzard of Souls” kicks off a weekly series of movies competing for the international feature Oscar.
Otherwise, the release calendar reflects the usual January doldrums, made all the more tepid by the lack of schlock horror movies and YA romantic weepies. It won’t surprise many to learn that theatrical releases are slim, although those willing to risk it can watch “CSI” veteran Gary Dourdan play an American war hero tasked with rescuing his pregnant wife from terrorists. By all reports, you don’t need to see this one to guess how it goes.
Otherwise, the release calendar reflects the usual January doldrums, made all the more tepid by the lack of schlock horror movies and YA romantic weepies. It won’t surprise many to learn that theatrical releases are slim, although those willing to risk it can watch “CSI” veteran Gary Dourdan play an American war hero tasked with rescuing his pregnant wife from terrorists. By all reports, you don’t need to see this one to guess how it goes.
- 1/8/2021
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
The past year — and even the events of the past week in this country has been a struggle for a lot of people. More specifically, the pandemic and Covid-19 has claimed the lives of over 360,000 people and there are thousands of families in mourning. They are grieving — and this includes children. The virtual release of Katrine Philp’s documentary, Beautiful Something Left Behind speaks to this exact topic.
Beautiful Something Left Behind was filmed long before the pandemic and debuted at SXSW in 2020 where it won Best Documentary Feature under the title An Elephant in the Room. The film from MTV Documentary Films is timeless as it puts a heartbreaking spotlight on the lives of several young children who have recently lost one or both parents.
The Good Grief community in New Jersey focuses on a holistic approach to mourning, where children can give in to rage in “the volcano...
Beautiful Something Left Behind was filmed long before the pandemic and debuted at SXSW in 2020 where it won Best Documentary Feature under the title An Elephant in the Room. The film from MTV Documentary Films is timeless as it puts a heartbreaking spotlight on the lives of several young children who have recently lost one or both parents.
The Good Grief community in New Jersey focuses on a holistic approach to mourning, where children can give in to rage in “the volcano...
- 1/8/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The drama “If Not Now, When?” owes more to “Waiting to Exhale” than to the women-centric films of Tyler Perry. That’s a good thing, as well as intentional on the part of its first-time feature directors, actors Meagan Good and Tamara Bass. In Perry’s lessons in female fortitude and resilience — a successful brand of melodrama, or melotrauma — the heroine often tangles with a violent, even malevolent love interest. In this engaging debut, Good and Bass and their appealing ensemble aim for something gentler and truer to the ins and outs of day-to-day, year-to-year, joy-and-heartbreak sisterhood.
Releasing on demand and digital Jan. 8, “If Not Now, When?” offers a portrait of longtime, somewhat frayed friendships. It’s not groundbreaking but, written by Bass, the movie serves as a fine reminder of the pleasures of a female-focused story with the stuff of adulthood at its core. The characters are a little more grown-up,...
Releasing on demand and digital Jan. 8, “If Not Now, When?” offers a portrait of longtime, somewhat frayed friendships. It’s not groundbreaking but, written by Bass, the movie serves as a fine reminder of the pleasures of a female-focused story with the stuff of adulthood at its core. The characters are a little more grown-up,...
- 1/6/2021
- by Lisa Kennedy
- Variety Film + TV
"What is it that you want? Dreams or desires?" "I've put family before my dream... I want both." Vertical Ent. has released the official trailer for an indie drama titled If Not Now, When?, made by two talented actresses jumping into filmmaking co-directing their first feature film. Tamara Bass and Meagan Good both directed the film, from a screenplay by Tamara Bass, and both also star in it as well. Four friends, who met in high school and are bonded by an event, are suddenly forced back together when one of them suffers a crisis. Also starring Meagan Holder, Mekia Cox, Lexi Underwood, and Niles Fitch. "For us, this film represents more than just a chance Black actresses to play lead roles, side by side; it represents a shift in storytelling. If we can break through the barriers of only being seen in a particular light, we believe we have...
- 12/4/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has picked up the North American rights to the If Not Now, When?, an ensemble drama co-directed by Meagan Good and Tamara Bass. The pic is slated for a day-and-date release on January 8.
Written by Bass, the film follows four friends, who met in high school and are bonded by an event, are suddenly forced back together when one of them suffers a crisis.
Good and Bass produced the drama and also co-star alongside Meagan Holder (Fox’s Pitch), Mekia Cox (ABC’s The Rookie), Niles Fitch (NBC’s This Is Us), Lexi Underwood (Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere), Edwin Hodge (Six), and Kyle Schmid (Six).
“Making this film was a true labor of love,” Good and Bass expressed. “We set out to do something that most people felt we couldn’t do and the result is a film with a lot of heart and our love letter to our sisterhood.
Written by Bass, the film follows four friends, who met in high school and are bonded by an event, are suddenly forced back together when one of them suffers a crisis.
Good and Bass produced the drama and also co-star alongside Meagan Holder (Fox’s Pitch), Mekia Cox (ABC’s The Rookie), Niles Fitch (NBC’s This Is Us), Lexi Underwood (Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere), Edwin Hodge (Six), and Kyle Schmid (Six).
“Making this film was a true labor of love,” Good and Bass expressed. “We set out to do something that most people felt we couldn’t do and the result is a film with a lot of heart and our love letter to our sisterhood.
- 10/29/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
We didn’t foresee any of those Scandal events going down the way they did, did you?
The true mastermind behind Frankie Vargas’ assassination was finally revealed during Thursday’s season six finale. At first, it seemed as though Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washington) mother Maya (Khandi Alexander) was at fault, but it was later revealed she was actually hired to assassinate Mellie (Bellamy Young) at the inauguration. But, plot twist: Maya wanted to kill the real mastermind, newly-elected Vice President Luna Vargas (Tessie Santiago), though her attempt was thwarted.
Then Olivia — who effectively turned to the dark side by...
The true mastermind behind Frankie Vargas’ assassination was finally revealed during Thursday’s season six finale. At first, it seemed as though Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washington) mother Maya (Khandi Alexander) was at fault, but it was later revealed she was actually hired to assassinate Mellie (Bellamy Young) at the inauguration. But, plot twist: Maya wanted to kill the real mastermind, newly-elected Vice President Luna Vargas (Tessie Santiago), though her attempt was thwarted.
Then Olivia — who effectively turned to the dark side by...
- 5/19/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Krazy Actress Productions – co-founded by actress Meagan Good and actress-writer Tamara Bass – has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help finance its next project, “If Not Now, When.” The feature film was written by Bass and will star both… Continue Reading →...
- 7/26/2016
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
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