Somebody stop me! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara discusses the 1994 Jim Carrey film, The Mask. This movie, based on a comic book series of the same name, explores the duality of Stanley Ipkiss, a shy doormat who transforms into a green-faced trickster with silly superpowers when he dons a mysterious mask. Does this film still hol…

Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots are back for another whirlwind adventure! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara teams up with Erin & Jessie, the hosts of The Cage Queens Podcast, to review Shrek 2 in honor of it's 20th Anniversary. This well-made sequel continues the unorthodox fairy tale of the newlywed ogres, Shrek and Fiona, as they…

Dig it oh-oh-oh! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara and returning guest Arabia review the 2003 Disney film Holes. This dark-for-Disney movie, based on a novel of the same name, features a young Shia LeBouf enduring a punishment at the questionable Camp Green Lake. Tune in to find out if Holes holds up today and if it's worth a rewatch! Fo…

"I don't have to nothing by stay black and die!" In this episode, Kiara celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with a review of Lean on Me (1989). The film follows the story of a controversial, real-life educator--Joe Clark. Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey needed a special kind of leader to turn it from a den of dysfunction and violence …

Five criminals face off against a religious old woman in Mississippi. Who will come out on top? In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara reviews the 2004 Coen brothers remake, The Ladykillers featuring Tom Hanks, Marlon Wayans, & Irma P. Hall. Listen in to learn if this movie holds up today and if it's worth a rewatch! #TheLadykillers2004 …

It's a different world than where you come from! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, host Kiara and her dad review the classic 1987-1993 TV series A Different World. Join them as they revisit the series that explored college life at an HBCU and featured our favorite characters like Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert. Listen in to hear their multi-…

La la la la-la. La la la la-la. It's the final week of Women's History Month and we're wrapping up with a review of the hit MTV animated series Daria from 1997-2002. Host Kiara is a first-time watcher of the series and shares her fresh-eyed perspective on if this show is worth a rewatch and if it holds up today. You don't want to miss it! #Daria #M…

This is part 2 of 2 -- make sure you listen to part 1 first! Savanna, Robin, Gloria, and Bernadine are 4 friends navigating relationships while patiently waiting to exhale. It's Women's History Month and we're celebrating women in film with a 2-part review of the 1995 Black classic, Waiting to Exhale featuring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loret…

Savanna, Robin, Gloria, and Bernadine are 4 friends navigating relationships while patiently waiting to exhale. It's Women's History Month and we're celebrating women in film with a 2-part review of the 1995 Black classic, Waiting to Exhale featuring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Divine, & Lela Rochon. Host Kiara is joined by a special g…

Let's get together, yeah yeah yeah!!! It's Women's History Month and we're celebrating Lindsay Lohan in her theatrical film debut: The Parent Trap (1998)! In this review, Kiara relieves the nostalgia with this Disney classic and let's you know if the movie is worth a rewatch. Check out the review now to find out if this movie holds up today! #ThePa…

This is part 2 of 2 -- make sure you listen to part 1 first! Do you like scary movies??? It's Women's History Month and in this 2-part episode, we're celebrating women in horror with a review of Scream (1996). Special guest and super fan, Beth, joins host Kiara to discuss this iconic teen slasher and all its characters, tropes, and themes. Check ou…

Do you like scary movies??? It's Women's History Month and in this 2-part episode, we're celebrating women in horror with a review of Scream (1996). Special guest and super fan, Beth, joins host Kiara to discuss this iconic teen slasher and all its characters, tropes, and themes. Check out the review to find out if the movie holds up today and if i…

Go home, Roger! It's the last episode for Black History Month 2024 and we're celebrating Black sitcoms as host Kiara discusses the 1994-1999 series, Sister, Sister. Tia and Tamera Mowry, national treasures, portray teenage twins who were separated at birth and reunited at age 14. Join Kiara as she dives into a couple of iconic episodes and tells yo…

Sweets to the Sweet! It's Black History Month, and we're celebrating Black horror as host Kiara and special guest Arabia review Candyman (1992). As one of the few horror movies with a Black villain, this movie has a special place in the black zeitgeist. The question, however, is if this film deserves a rewatch and if it holds up today. Tune in now …

It's almost Valentine's Day and, during Black History Month, we're celebrating #blacklove as host Kiara discusses the 1997 romance movie, Love Jones. With it's amazing soundtrack, black star-studded cast, and hyper realistic 90s love story, this movie has become a must-see in the Black community. Join Kiara as she reviews this movie and lets us kno…

It's Black History Month and this week, host Kiara is reviewing the classic 1985 historical drama, The Color Purple. This film is based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel, is directed by Steven Spielberg, and features performances from the amazing Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, & Danny Glover. It's a tale of women overcoming obstacles and supporting eac…

Do it for Lil Saint! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara celebrates the 20th anniversary of You Got Served! Marques Houston and B2K (Omarion, J-Boog, Raz-B, & Fizz) starred in this iconic dance battle movie two decades ago. Host Kiara, who was excited to see it as a 13-year-old, shares her thoughts on if it holds up and whether it deserves…

*bell rings* It's time for Recess! In this episode of Sup? Media Reviews, Kiara revisits the 1997-2001 animated Disney show that follows the adventures of friends TJ, Spinelli, Vince, Gretchen, Mikey, & Gus--Recess. This millenial childhood fave brought joy to tons of kids on Saturday mornings decades ago--tune in now to hear host Kiara's thoughts …

Jamaica, we have a bobsled team! In this episode, host Kiara is reviewing Cool Runnings, a fictional retelling of the story about Jamaica's first bobsled team that competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. This live action 1993 Disney film features John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, & Malik Yoba and is low key a classic. With lessons on pe…

It's the first episode of 2024 and we're celebrating 20 years of Elf! Join host Kiara as she reviews the story of Buddy, the human raised as an elf in Santa's Workshop who ventures to the big city to find his roots & share the true spirit of Christmas. Listen now to see if it's worth a rewatch and if it holds up today! Follow us everywhere - linktr…

In this Sequel versus Original Christmas holiday double feature, host Kiara reviews 2 favorites: Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Kevin's neglectful family manages to leave this kid behind twice and their irresponsible parenting is our gain. Tune in to hear Kiara compare the 2 films, share her thoughts on rewatchability, and let you k…

Do you associate Harry Potter with Christmas? We do at Sup? Media Reviews! The first Harry Potter movie came out in 2001 and truly brought to life the magic of the book series by J.K. Rowling. Host Kiara is joined by her sister and returning guest, Arabia, to discuss the plot & their personal connections to the franchise. Check out this episode to …

Question: Is Die Hard a Christmas film? This action-packed classic from 1988 features Bruce Willis as John McClane, a cop with a shaky marriage and balls of steel. In this episode, host Kiara and her cinephile father team up to let you know if this movie is worth a rewatch and if it holds up today. Yippee-ki-yay mofos! #SupMediaReviews #MovieReview…

Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, Dorothy Zbornak, & Sophia Petrillo--these Golden Girls lit up televisions everywhere from 1985-1992, but their legacy lives on to this day. In this groundbreaking series, we got a unique look at issues related to aging, dating, and friendships all while laughing our butts off. Check out this episode of Sup? Media Rev…

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 surviv…

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 p…

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 th…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 revie…

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 th…

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 …

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 intergalacti…

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 challenge…

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 …

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 i…

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 in…

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 ge…

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 i…

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?…

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…

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 AMAZI…

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…

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 …

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…

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 rewa…

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 d…

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 …

This episode of Sup? Media Reviews features a review of one of Kiara's most rewatched movies--the 1999 comedy/action film, The Mummy. With stars like Brendan Frasier, Rachel Weisz, & Arnold Vosloo, this movie excels at telling a story about a mummy-induced apocalypse without taking itself too seriously. Listen as Kiara shares her thoughts on this c…