Philip Etemesi

Nairobi

Writer and Critic at Freelance

~ Author of The Fornicator ~ Film commentator at @MovieWeb ~ Chelsea FC fan 🌐LET'S END RACISM🥇

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Articles

10 Underrated Superhero Movies From the 2010s That Deserve More Love

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

Superhero movie fans remember the 2010s with pride. Thanks to Marvel, the genre became the most popular kind of big-screen offering, trumping everything else in quality and popularity. Also, thanks to Marvel Studios’ interconnected universe, audiences always looked forward to when the next movie would come out. Elsewhere, Fox continued its X-Men franchise, delivering hits like Logan and Deadpool, while Sony also blessed us with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
10 Best Miniseries on Britbox That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

For years, the United Kingdom’s television industry has had a thriving miniseries culture. But why is there so much focus on shorter shows? Many factors contribute to this. First, British shows have smaller writing teams and smaller crews in general, held together by smaller budgets. It, therefore, never makes sense for the horse to keep dragging the cart beyond the destination. Creators also cater to a smaller audience, so this is a case of matching supply with demand.
Why 'The Sopranos' Final Season Is Longer than the Rest (And Who Was Almost Killed Off)

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

The sixth and final season of The Sopranos — beginning on March 12, 2006, and ending on June 10, 2007 — is noted for being way longer than the rest. The season consists of 21 episodes split into two parts (6A and 6B). The first 12 episodes aired from March 12, 2006, to June 4, 2006, with the final nine episodes airing from April 8, 2007, to June 10, 2007. The initial plan was for 20 episodes, but creator David Chase asked for one more to round out the plot properly.
7 Best Stunts in 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'

6 days ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

Watching Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible movies is like watching a hyperactive, daredevil kid. “Daddy, look what I can do!” Then they proceed to pull a somersault or mini-jump that almost gives you a heart attack. For years, Cruise has used his popular film series to flaunt to us his ability to pull off different kinds of stunts. He enjoys it, and we do, too.
10 Must-Watch Action Movies Coming to Free Streaming in June

6 days ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

Tubi has a lot of goodies for viewers this coming month. And there’s just about something for everyone. TV series lovers can get to watch shows like Roots, McGyver (the original), and Homicide: Life on the Street, all for free. Documentary fans will also have plenty of options available for them, including Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, The Seven Five. The Thin Blue Line and United States vs. Sean Combs. Cinephiles have no shortage of options either.
'The Karate Kid' Never Would Have Existed Without DC Comics

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

The Karate Kid franchise has come a long way. The original film — a fiery, sharp, and layered take on bullying and self-improvement — still speaks volumes in today's world. Following its success, three sequels were released, namely, The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994). At the time, the choice to make quick follow-ups was a wise one since martial arts movies were wildly popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
6 Things the 'Mission: Impossible' TV Show Did Better Than Tom Cruise's Movies

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

Years before Tom Cruise began running faster than Olympic sprinters, there was the Mission: Impossible TV series. The show aired from 1966 to 1973 on CBS, before being revived in the late ’80s by ABC. Like the movies, it centered on the Impossible Missions Force (IMF) — a secret spy organization that kept the world safe by taking on dictators, corporate villains, and Communist-leaning criminal masterminds. However, this IMF had no Ethan Hunt.
10 Best TV Sitcoms With Perfect Scores on Rotten Tomatoes

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

It’s often stated that comedy is subjective. Whatever one person finds funny might not be funny to someone else. People react to humor depending on their tastes, environment, knowledge, experiences, and mood. However, some situations and jokes tend to be so funny, everyone ends up laughing. It’s, therefore, not surprising that some sitcoms have a flawless 100% overall score on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
Denzel Washington Regretted Turning Down Starring with Brad Pitt in 'Se7en'

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

Being a highly celebrated Oscar-winner has its perks. You can be choosy with roles, and you don’t always have to sweat it out in an audition room. The modern Hollywood landscape only has a few actors who enjoy such privileges, and Denzel Washington is one of them. The actor recently revealed that he has about five movies lined up, and when he is done, he might contemplate retirement. No one would be angry when such a day comes, since Washington has blessed fans with plenty of timeless gems to enjoy.
George Wendt's 10 Greatest Movies and TV Roles

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Philip Etemesi

Hollywood is overflowing with tributes for actor George Wendt, who died in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles on May 20, 2025, at the age of 76. Wendt was best known for portraying Norm Peterson on the sitcom Cheers from 1982 to 1993. The role earned him six consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He also made guest appearances in the three other sitcoms set in the show’s universe.