Jay Ellis Archives

‘Freaky Tales’ (Cinequest 2025) Non-Spoiler Review | A Funky, Flashy Comedy-Thriller That’s Hella Wild & Hella Fun

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 - by Loretto Valiao

An action comedy-drama film that pays profound homage to the Bay Area and its population. Read our full non-spoiler review of ‘Freaky Tales’!

Adaptation / Adaption / Comedy / Reviews / TCS

‘History of The World Part II’ Non- Spoiler Review | An Uneven Yet Hilarious Effort

March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 - by Loretto Valiao

Not sure how many clamors for a sequel to a film 40 years after its initial release, but here we are. The Oscar-winning Mel Brooks is a cinematic legend. History …

Alison Brie, Kiersey Clemons, and Jay Ellis in Dave Franco's romantic comedy, Somebody I Used to Know

Comedy / Reviews / Romance / TCS

Dave Franco’s ‘Somebody I Used To Know’ Non-Spoiler Review – How Much Of The Truth Can Be Told?

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 - by John Daniel Tangalin

This film is good for representation, including how television cancelation impacts creatives. Read our review of ‘Somebody I Used to Know’!

Yvonne Orji and Issa Rae in the Insecure series finale episode

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Series Finale Non-Spoiler Review – “Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!”

December 24, 2021December 28, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Everything will come. Full circle. Read our non-spoiler review on the final episode to Issa Rae and Prentice Penny’s HBO series, ‘Insecure’!

Issa Rae and Kendrick Sampson in Insecure Season 5 Episode 9

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 9 Non-Spoiler Review – “Out, Okay?!”

December 18, 2021December 20, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Getting closer to the end doesn’t feel real. Not one bit. Read our non-spoiler review on the penultimate episode of HBO’s ‘Insecure’!

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 8 Non-Spoiler Review – “Choices, Okay?!”

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

The editors, hair, make-up, and costumers take part in a little ruse this week. Our non-spoiler review on ‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 8!

Yvonne Orji and Issa Rae in Insecure Season 5 Episode 7

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 7 Non-Spoiler Review – “Chillin’, Okay?!”

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

The magical impact of ‘Jumanji’ will live on forever. Read our non-spoiler review on ‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 7!

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 6 Non-Spoiler Review – “Tired, Okay?!”

November 26, 2021November 28, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

To be tiresome is truly a cycle of stress. Our non-spoiler review on ‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 6, directed by Natasha Rothwell!

Jay Ellis in Insecure Season 5 Episode 3

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 3 Non-Spoiler Review – “Pressure, Okay?!”

November 6, 2021November 13, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

External forces have come to weigh down but worry not. Trust is the only option. Our non-spoiler review on ‘Insecure’ Season 5 Episode 3!

Comedy / Drama / Reviews / TCS

‘Insecure’ Final Season Premiere Non-Spoiler Review – “Reunited, Okay?!”

October 22, 2021October 27, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

This first episode after the sixteen-month hiatus may speak to you. Our non-spoiler review on the ‘Insecure’ final season premiere!