After hosting your familiy and friends, its time to celebrate your alone time and and what better way to do that than with a great movie? From the hilarious Dave Chappelle specials to the thrilling sci-fi films like “Train to Busan,” these selections are perfect for keeping you entertained all holiday weekend. Pour yourself some leftover champagne and enjoy.
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“Crazy Rich Asians”
You can never have too much bling in one movie, right? “Crazy Rich Asians” follows Chinese-American economics professor Rachel Chu as she travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, only to discover his family is among the wealthiest in the world. Thrown into a world of extreme opulence, Rachel must navigate jealous socialites, bougie snobs, and the cold disapproval of Nick’s mother. Between the high-stakes family drama and the impeccable fashion, it’s the perfect feel-good movie to ring in the new year.
“A Thousand and One”
“A Thousand and One” is an overlooked masterpiece. It follows Inez (Teyana Taylor) in 1990s New York as she takes a desperate leap of faith—reclaiming her six-year-old son from the foster care system to raise him on her own terms.
“Waiting To Exhale”
If you need a gentle reminder to let that toxic relationship go, “Waiting To Exhale” is the best way to start off your new year. From navigating heartache to celebrating the power of friendship, this iconic film is as inspiring as it is emotional.
“61st Street”
If you enjoy legal dramas, you may want to check out 61st Street. The story follows Moses Johnson, a promising young Black track star who is wrongly swept into the city’s corrupt criminal justice system after a drug bust claims the life of a police officer. As police and prosecutors seek revenge, veteran public defender Franklin Roberts (Courtney B. Vance) takes Johnson on as a client, using the case to challenge systemic racism, police brutality, and the ‘code of silence’ within the department. It’s a compelling family drama with thriller elements that is well worth the watch.
“If Beale Street Can Talk”
“If Beale Street Could Talk” follows Tish, a 19 year old Harlem woman, as she fights to clear fiancé Fonny’s name afer he’s falsely accused of rape, while pregnant and fighting against a racist legal system. Set in 1970s Harlem, the film weaves their love story with a powerful indictment of systemic racism. It is a powerful love story that will be perfect for relaxing day in front of the television.
“In The Heights”
“In The Heights” is a phenomenal musical drama about Usnavi and his Washington Heights community as they chase love, ambition, and belonging during a hot NYC summer. Through dreams of escape, identity struggles, and the threat of gentrification, the film celebrates resilience, culture, and hope—making it a must-watch for musical lovers.
“Train To Busan”
We have a sci-fi lovers, you will enjoy “Train to Busan.” The story is centered on a speeding train during a sudden zombie outbreak, forcing passengers into a brutal fight for survival.
“Sylvie’s Love”
This remarkable story follows Sylvie (Tessa Thompson), a record store clerk with TV ambitions, and Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha), a jazz musician whose love is romantic connection is shaped by separation, class pressures, and changing times. Their lbond drifts apart and finds its way back, ultimately asking whether security is worth more than choosing each other.
“Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable”
The latest Dave Chappelle Netflix stand-up special delivers an unfiltered take on race, fame, and a world that has “gone upside down.’” It is genuinely hilarious—just hit play.
“Seven Seconds”
“Seven Seconds” is a crime drama about the cover-up of a hit-and-run in which a white cop kills a Black teenager, creating a battle against the police “code of silence.” The limited series takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster of grief, rage, and institutional racism.
“MobLand”
“MobLand” is an intense crime drama following warring London families as they battle for power and loyalty in the city’s underworld. Centered on a ruthless fixer caught between two rival bosses, the series explores the cold, cutthroat reality of life inside the mob.
“When They See Us”
“When They See Us” is powerful limited series that dramatizes the true story of the Central Park Five—five Black and Latino teenagers wrongfully convicted of a brutal assault in 1989. The series exposes the devasting impact of systemic racism on the lives and families of the wrongfully accused.
“Just Mercy”
Starring Michael B. Jordan, “Just Mercy” is a powerful legal drama based on the true story of Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer dedicated to defending the wrongly condemned. The film follows his high-stakes battle to free Walter McMillian, a Black man on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. It is a gripping exploration of systemic racism and the human cost of injustice that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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