Heartwarming, comedic and unpredictable are all words that describe director Dave Franco’s “Somebody I Used to Know,” which was recently released on Amazon Prime Video. The film, which isn’t a typical romantic comedy, opens with the main character, Ally (Alison Brie) at work when she…
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The Scout staff has created a list of their favorite songs to listen to during the month of March, followed by their descriptions. Anaiah Davis: “little story” by Kehlani In this unconventional love song, Kehlani acknowledges their inconsistent and unreliable behavior during a previous relationship…
For many artists and creators, crafting a story without restrictions is akin to getting a blank check. There are, however, guidelines for writing to entertain an audience without alienating the readers. Authors know that their work cannot appeal to everyone. Despite this, many try to…
For many young Black kids growing up, myself included, Disney’s animated series “The Proud Family” was a hilarious and relatable representation of Black family life and coming-of-age issues. The show, which ran from 2001 to 2005, focuses on the life and family of Penny Proud,…
As soon as I heard the premise for this movie, I was hooked. As if a bear going on a cocaine-fueled murder rampage wasn’t enough, it’s partially based on real-life events. While the only historically accurate parts were dropping cocaine out of a plane and…
As a shameless “Scooby-Doo” fan, I was pretty excited when actress, comedian and producer Mindy Kaling announced that she would be creating a new series, “Velma,” centered on the origin of the beloved sleuth. The show features every character from the original Mystery Gang except…
Punk is a music genre that has gotten some criticism over the years. It’s usually associated with edgy teenagers trying their best to stick it to the world and show how little they care about everything. However, I think that punk has proven itself to…
I’ve never liked listening to rap music, and if someone asked me a few years ago if I listened to Logic, I probably would have stared blankly at them in confusion. But after dating my boyfriend for over a year and acquiring some of his…
If you had told me ten years ago that Ant-Man was getting not only a movie but a whole trilogy, I would’ve been ecstatic. Following the arrival of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” however, I am underwhelmed. Leaving the theater, I was more excited about…
Black History Month is nearing its end, and to mark the occasion I’ve listed a few of my favorite films that capture unique and authentic Black experiences. “Nappily Ever After” Based on the novel of the same name by Trisha R. Thomas, this rom-com follows…