From Scratch, S1 E5 Recap: ‘Bread and Brine’
It is a somber Christmas as Lino’s parents, Giacomo and Filomena, arrive. Giacomo works in the garden and won’t see Lino. Filomena fusses about her Son not eating well. They wait for…
From Scratch S1, E4: ‘Bitter Almonds’
In the fall of 2004, Lino and Amy join Zora and her partner, Ken, for a meal. Talk of how Zora has met Ken’s father leaves Lino sad over his relationship with…
Blockbuster S1, E5 Recap: ‘King of Queens’
Kayla and Percy tell Timmy he needs to forget a relationship with Eliza. They suggest he start dating others. He and Kayla create a profile for him on a dating site. Eliza…
Blockbuster S1 E4 Recap: ‘The Itsy Bizzies’
Timmy receives a nomination for the prestigious small business award, the Itsy Bizzie. The cash prize is enough to pay The Store’s rent. Connie suggests Timmy adopt a new look to try…
Blockbuster, S1 E3 Recap: ‘Evan and Trevin’
Two neighborhood kids, Evan and Trevin, harass the stores in the mall. They placed a beehive in the Blockbuster store. These Twins call Carol grandma, who doesn’t know what they’re doing. Percy…
From Scratch, S1 E3 Recap: ‘A Villa. A Broom. A Cake.’
Amy and Lino return to Florence for their Wedding in 2004. They search for a venue and visit with Sloane and another acquaintance. Amy discusses with Lino that his family hasn’t responded…
From Scratch, S1 E2 Recap: ‘Carne e Ossa’
November 2002 finds Amy and Lino staying with Zora in Los Angeles. After an 18-month long-distance romance, Lino joins Amy in LA, and they eat dinner in bed. Lino thinks of opening…
Recap: ‘The Set Up’, a Nollywood Thriller
The Set Up is a crime thriller written by Chinaza Onuzo with direction by Niyi Akinmolayan from Nigeria’s Nollywood. It features a star-studded ensemble cast. Chike (Adesusa Etomi Wellington) and Grace (Kehinde…
Blockbuster S1, E2 Recap: ‘Blockbuster Daddy’
We all know that parenting is hard. So does Timmy who becomes the “Blockbuster dad.” Eliza and Percy are also having a handful of problems with their teenage daughters Carlos has a…