
Off-scrIPT blog
Time-Jumping Lovers: A Watchlist (Part I)
Time-Jump romances are my cinematic comfort food—this list rounds up seven films that blend love, time travel, and fantasy into something beautifully escapist. Part I is for dreamers, nostalgics, and anyone craving a little magic.
strategic invisibility & the cost of being seen
I saw Sinners in 70MM IMAX on Coogler’s recommendation — it delivered. But the backlash to his success revealed just how threatened the industry still is by Black ownership.
LET ME IN! Dream Picks: My Top 5 Films from the Criterion Closet
Manifesting my own Criterion Closet segment, I picked 5 dream films I’d grab—from Do the Right Thing to Paris Is Burning. Cinephile mode: activated.
the business of being used: a quick and unqualified rant about Black sitcoms, network strategy, and cultural exclusion
Black sitcoms built empires — then got sidelined. This rant dives into how networks used Black culture for clout and discarded it once they got what they needed.
The Portal in the Living Room: The Art of Waiting Again: Television's Golden Era Spins the Block
Streaming fatigue is real — and weekly TV is spinning the block. Shows like Severance, The Pitt, and Abbott Elementary prove we’re back in a new golden era of television.