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Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:39:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UFR-Logo-150x150.png https://theurbanfilmreview.com 32 32 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/10/03/the-ms-pat-show-exclusive-ms-pat-and-jordan-e-cooper-reveal-why-they-chose-streaming-and-how-season-2-is-all-about-healing/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:39:19 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/10/03/the-ms-pat-show-exclusive-ms-pat-and-jordan-e-cooper-reveal-why-they-chose-streaming-and-how-season-2-is-all-about-healing/ “The Ms. Pat Show” returns on a high from an inaugural season that was not just critically acclaimed, the series also just received its first Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series!” The “grown-folks sitcom,” complete with unfiltered language, is based on Pat’s incredible real-life story of a teen mom and former convicted […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/10/03/atlanta-kicks-off-season-4-with-more-black-surrealism-and-odd-humor/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:32:33 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/10/03/atlanta-kicks-off-season-4-with-more-black-surrealism-and-odd-humor/ When Donald Glover introduced the world to his view of an American city with the show “Atlanta,” the city of Atlanta was at its cultural height. Driven mostly by a powerful music scene and Black political and business figures, Atlanta was viewed by many outsiders as a place where Blacks could prosper while maintaining a […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/09/15/honk-for-jesus-religious-satire-with-hints-of-truth/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:26:42 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/09/15/honk-for-jesus-religious-satire-with-hints-of-truth/ Inspired by their experience in the Southern Baptist church, director Adamma Ebo and her sister, producer, Adanne Ebo deliver an interesting critique of pastors, prosperity theology, and megachurch culture in the mocumentary, “Honk for Jesus. Save your Soul ”. Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. is a satirical comedy starring Regina Hall as Trinitie Childs […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/22/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-is-most-watched-original-series-on-paramount/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:25:10 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/22/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-is-most-watched-original-series-on-paramount/ Paramount+ today announced STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS had the strongest debut ever for a “Star Trek” series, setting a new record as the most-watched original series in the franchise over its first 90 days. The series is also off to a strong start internationally, ranking as one the top two most-watched original series on […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/19/tca-2022-hulu-orders-the-other-black-girl-series-from-onyx-collective/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:58:19 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/19/tca-2022-hulu-orders-the-other-black-girl-series-from-onyx-collective/ Deadline reports that Hulu has given a series order to The Other Black Girl , an adaptation of Zakiya Dalila Harris ’ novel of the same name. It’s from Onyx Collective. The series will be executive produced by Tara Duncan , who is president of Freeform. Other EPs are Rashida Jones, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/09/stop-the-cap-donald-stephen-glover-respond-to-hot-take-atlanta-is-only-for-white-people/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:19:30 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/09/stop-the-cap-donald-stephen-glover-respond-to-hot-take-atlanta-is-only-for-white-people/ Donald and Stephen Glover heard the slander online and finally respond to the hot take that ‘Atlanta’ is ‘Only For White People’. Atlanta Season 3  was finally delivered to us this year and brought forth some very entertaining content and over-the-top one-off episodes . From the Lake Lanier opening to a look at reparations Donald […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/09/power-book-iii-raising-kanan-season-2-episode-1/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:08:59 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/09/power-book-iii-raising-kanan-season-2-episode-1/ Set in the early 1990’s, the third series in the “Power” Universe tells the origin story of fan favorite character “Kanan Stark” and his entry into the criminal world through his mother, who ruthlessly runs the family’s drug empire. It stars MeKai Curtis in the titular role of “Kanan” and Tony® Awards winner Patina Miller […]]]> https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/04/first-look-at-season-3-of-apples-central-park/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:16:54 +0000 https://theurbanfilmreview.com/2022/08/04/first-look-at-season-3-of-apples-central-park/ Apple TV+ today announced that “Central Park,” the critically acclaimed, hit animated musical comedy series, will return for its third season on Friday, September 9. From creator, writer and executive producer Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad and Nora Smith, the 13-episode third season will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with three episodes, followed by one episode […]]]>