Sup? Media Reviews

Ever notice how there aren't any real Thanksgiving movies? Well Soul Food is as close as you're going to get! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara is reviewing a staple in the Black community, the 1997 film Soul Food featuring some of the most popular actors from 90s like Nia Long, Vivica A. Fox, and Vanessa Williams. Can this family survive the loss of Big Mama??? Tune in to hear host Kia...

Do you remember the 1999 animated film featuring the voices of Vin Diesel, Jennifer Aniston, and Christopher McDonald? This movie is The Iron Giant and it's WAY more complicated than you remember! A young boy, Hogarth, discovers and befriends a metal eating, intergalactic robot/weapon in 1957 during the Cold War. Can their friendship overcome the paranoia of the US government? Tune in to hear host...

Who's true blue and tight like glue? It's Khadijah, Max, Sinclair, Regine, Overton, & Kyle--all Living Single! In the 30th episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara dives into the 1993-1998 sitcom, Living Single, the blueprint for many ensemble-based shows, including Friends. Kiara highlights 2 of her favorite episodes and discusses why we still love this show today. Tune in to relive the golden ag...

Who put the "glad" in gladiator??? HERCULES! In episode 29 of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara discusses Disney's 1997 classic, Hercules. The movie tells the epic tale of godlike hero while weaving in gospel influences, romance, and redemption. Tune in to see if the movie still holds up today and if it's worth a rewatch. #SupMediaReviews #MovieReview #Hercules #ZeroToHero #TheGospelTruth #BringBackT...

It's Halloween Day and we're going back to the slasher film that started it all--the iconic 1978 movie: Halloween. Join host Kiara and her dad as they discuss the origins of Michael Myers from their differing generational viewpoints. Tune in to see if the movie holds up even 45 years later and if it's worth a rewatch. #SupMediaReviews #MovieReview #Halloween #MichaelMyers Follow us everywhere - li...

Winnifred, Mary, & Sarah. These are the Sanderson sisters--the funniest and fiercest witches in Salem who return after 300 years thanks to an incredulous virgin boy, his crush, and his little sister. In another Halloween themed episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara takes a look at the classic 1993 film, Hocus Pocus. Tune in to find out if the movie holds up and if it's worth a rewatch. #SupMedi...

Friday the 13th falls in October this year, so what better time to review the original Friday the 13th movie??? In the very first Sup? Media Reviews bonus episode, Kiara reviews the 1980s horror movie classic, Friday the 13th. In this extended episode, Kiara is joined by her dad--a movie fan who grew up with the film franchise. Check out this review to hear perspectives from a first time watcher a...

That is a nice boulder! In this super special episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara teams up with Erin & Jessie, the hosts of the super cool podcast The Cage Queens, to review the 2001 instant classic, Shrek. This movie tells the tale of a happily isolated ogre who goes on an adventure to reclaim his fairy tale creature-infested swamp. Along the way, he finds a friend and love, giving him...

How many ghosts does it take to make a super fun horror movie? In the 24th episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara and special guest Arabia do a deep dive into the 2001 horror film 13 Ghosts featuring Tony Shaloub and F. Murray Abraham. In the film, a struggling widower inherits an interesting house from his estranged uncle--but there's a secret in the basement and it's not mold! This movie expl...

Are you a Stephen King fan? It's spooky season and Kiara, the host of Sup? Media Reviews, is diving into a film that's always a part of her Halloween rotation--Dreamcatcher (2003). The movie is a story of childhood friendship, special abilities, aliens, and secretive military groups. Can childhood friends save the world from the latest intergalactic threat including the Ripley? Join Kiara as she r...

October is coming, so it's time to get a little spooky! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, our host, Kiara, explores the 1996-2003 sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch! This show features Melissa Joan Hart at Sabrina Spellman, a teen girl who learns from her aunts Hilda & Zelda that they're a family of witches. Sabrina must deal with the challenges of being a teen on top of learning the ins a...

Who said board games were boring!?! In the 21st episode of Sup? Media Reviews, the host, Kiara dives into a review of one of her favorite childhood films: 1995's Jumanji! The film features Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, and Bradley Pierce who all play a dangerous jungle-themed board game that comes to life. Chaos ensues and we go on a journey to escape danger and finish the game. Join...

I'll be back!!! This episode of Sup? Media Reviews is a double feature! Kiara will be doing another "Original vs Sequel" style review where she compares The Terminator (1984) to The Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). In part 1, she reviews The Terminator, a movie she never saw prior to this review. Don't forget to check out Part 2 where she dives into The Terminator 2: Judgment Day. From robot ass...

I'll be back!!! This episode of Sup? Media Reviews is a double feature! Kiara will be doing another "Original vs Sequel" style review where she compares The Terminator (1984) to The Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). In part 2, she reviews The Terminator 2: Judgment Day, a movie she loved as a child. Make sure to check out Part 1 where she dives into the first film: The Terminator. From robot assa...

Do you have a crazy uncle in your family? Join Kiara for the latest episode of Sup? Media Reviews where she reviews one of her favorite films, Uncle Buck (1989) featuring the hilarious John Candy and a young Macaulay Caulkin. A ne're-do-well uncle is called upon to watch his nieces and nephew when there's a family emergency. Can this crazy uncle get his act together while battling his own demons a...

It's time to let your Soul Glo, baby! In this week's episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara, reviews the 1988 comedy film Coming to America. In the film, Zamundan Prince Hakeem and his loyal aide, Semmi, visit Queens, NY to find a bride fit for royalty. Culture shock and hilarity ensues! Join us as Kiara explores the story & characters in this iconic comedy/romance featuring Eddie Murphy, A...

Galleria. Chanel. Aqua. Dorinda. These are the Cheetah Girls. On August 15th, 2003, Disney Channel released the first Cheetah Girls movie and changed the lives of tween and teen girls all over the world. Join Kiara and 2 of her sisters as they discuss the impact of Cheetah Girls on their lives, the culture, and music overall. Does it hold up today? Is it worth a rewatch? Tune in to find out! #SupM...

Cory. Eric. Shawn. Topanga. Mr. Feeney. Ring any bells? If you were a kid in the 90s, you know them as the main characters of the 1993-2000 hit sitcom, Boy Meets World. In this review, Kiara explores 3 top episodes of the show that demonstrate why we millenials love it so much! Tune in to find out if Boy Meets World holds up today and if it's worth a rewatch! #SupMediaReviews #BoyMeetsWorld #Feene...

In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara and her returning guest, Arabia, explore the 1997 film, The Fifth Element featuring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, & Chris Tucker. This science fiction film is about how a mystical lady (the fifth element) and a young Bruce Willis save the world from an apocalypse. The adventure and the AMAZING performance of Chris Tucker as Ruby Rhod ma...

How you like them tomatoes??? In a dramatic turn of events, Kiara (host of Sup? Media Reviews) is reviewing her first drama--a story within a story--Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), featuring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, and Cicely Tyson. In this movie, a woman befriends an elderly lady who tells her an amazing story about two best friends--Idgie & Ruth. It's filled with joy, pain, tragedy, and tri...

There's a snake in my boots! Kiara, the illustrious host of Sup? Media Reviews, is back to review Pixar's first feature film, Toy Story, featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, & Don Rickles. The film tells the story of Woody, a cowboy doll, whose position as top toy gets threatened by the new, shiny spaceman named Buzz Lightyear. Join us as we explore the what happens when the toys are...

You're killing me, Smalls! In the 12th episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara dives into a true classic--The Sandlot. The 1993 film set in the 1960s depicts a crew of neighborhood boys who share a love for baseball and shenanigans. Listen to be transported back to when kids played outside! Kiara explores if this movie still holds up today and if it's worth a rewatch. You don't want to miss it! Follo...

In the July 4th episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara reviews the 1996 box office smash, Independence Day featuring Bill Pullman, Will Smith, and Jeff Goldblum. The film chronicles an alien apocalypse that forces earthlings to fight smarter and harder than ever before. Check out the review to see if this movie holds up today and if it's worth a rewatch this 4th of July! Follow us everwhere - linktr...

In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara and her hubby, Calvin, review the 1995 film Major Payne featuring Damon Wayans, Kim Parsons and a young Orlando Brown. This film chronicles the journey of a war-hardened military man who must transform a Junior ROTC squad of misfits into champions. Kiara and Calvin review this hilarious 90s classic and discuss whether or not the story holds up today. Li...

In the 9th installment of the Sup? Media Reviews Podcast, Kiara reviews one of her childhood favorites--The Princess Diaries (2001). This comedy features a young Anne Hathaway and a mature Dame Julie Andrews as granddaughter and grandmother in a story about what it's like to go from being an outcast to a princess in the blink of an eye! Join Kiara as she combs through this movie to share the hidde...