STEPHANIE ALLAIN: The Oscars and Her People
January 9, 2020
She’s made careers happen in an industry known for keeping doors shut to Black and Brown people.
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Movies
Mati Diop’s brilliant feature film debut “Atlantics” — on Netflix — one of the best films of 2019.
January 9, 2020
It’s hard not to use a lot of glowing adjectives to describe the beauty and the impact of the story and how the director chooses to tell it.
‘Just Mercy’ Starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx Explores the Deep-Seated Inequalities in America’s Criminal Justice System
January 9, 2020
Held at the Cinemark Theater in Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw, the star-studded and action-packed event also included appearances from co-stars and celebrities.
FILM REVIEW: ‘Les Misérables’
January 2, 2020
Ladj Ly‘s stark realism, also exemplified by his documentary-style filmmaking, is fairly evocative for 102 minutes and gives the film a soul.
Lightsaber Dojo, A Star Wars VR Experience, Now Available at Del Amo Fashion Center
December 27, 2019
Nomadic, the immersive entertainment company and Simon®, a global leader in premiere shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations are offering a new virtual reality experience, Lightsaber Dojo,developed by ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment studio.
Best Films of 2019
December 26, 2019
Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera.
STERLING K. BROWN starring in “Waves” and making them (PART ONE)
December 19, 2019
Brown currently stars in the powerful A24 family drama “Wave” for which he has received critical praise.
‘Harriet’ My Choice for Movie of the Year
December 12, 2019
“Harriet” the movie is a portrayal, based on the life of the legendary African American heroine. It is not, nor is it intended to be a documentary of her remarkable life. At times during the movie historical facts are noted on the screen. Harriet Tubman lived for 91 years, this movie covers about 8 to 10 years of her life. So we know there is much more to her life that we don’t see in the movie. I pray the movie raises interest in Harriet Tubman, particularly among young people, many of whom had unfortunately never heard of Harriet Tubman.
Kelly Rowland wants to create her own biopic about disco legend Donna Summer
December 5, 2019
The former Destiny’s Child singer is a huge fan of the late disco legend and has long wanted to portray her on the big screen.
Film Review: ‘Queen & Slim’
November 28, 2019
Police aggression in the Black community ignites a journey that’s laced with intrigue, thrills, narrow escapes, family drama and a romance that goes from highly unlikely to sensual bliss.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines In Horror Movie ‘In Fabric’
November 28, 2019
The movie takes a dark turn when she buys a dress that curses her life.
Apple Cancels Premiere of ‘The Banker’ Over ‘Concerns’
November 22, 2019
Apple has canceled the premiere of one of the tech company’s first original films, “The Banker” the day before it was to debut at Los Angeles’ AFI Film Festival.
“Motherless Brooklyn” —a disappointing film — financed by African American billionaire Robert F. Smith and directed and written by Edward Norton now playing.
November 21, 2019
What’s happening? We don’t know. It’s a mystery so it’s fair we stay in the dark but in truth, we as an audience deserve better from the mystery.
LaKeith Stanfield — currently starring in ‘Knives Out’ — in theaters November 27
November 21, 2019
It’s hard to put a finger on exactly what makes actor, LaKeith Stanfield so alluring.