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BEST FILMS OF 2018

December 27, 2018

In 2018, the stories told, talent-on-view, compelling characters, emotions expressed, and genres stretched were just amazing. It was more than enough to make viewers track films from the theaters to streaming services. Or vice versa. ... read more / view gallery »

Blacktrospective 2018

December 27, 2018

Kam’s Annual Assessment of the Best in Black Cinema ... read more »

Entertainment Legend Ben Vereen brings his Joy of Life and Love of his people to the Catalina Theater

August 2, 2018

Ben Vereen is bringing his legendary performance to the Catalina Theater on August 10th. The fact that Ben Vereen, who has remained a musical icon after all these years, is not a surprise to his legion of fans. ... read more »

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

July 9, 2018

Weekly previews that make choosing a film fun. ... read more »

Mamoudou Athie is Basterd the Antichrist in Geremy Jasper’s ‘Patti Cake$’

August 17, 2017

Not bad for a mad-at-the-world punk rocker and a white hip-hop artist whose very charm is her underdog status. ... read more »

Reel Talk: 6.8.17

June 8, 2017

Among his numerous and distinguished awards, Jones has received the National Medal of Arts, The John F. Kennedy Center Honor and most recently in 2011, The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with an honorary Oscar. ... read more / view gallery »

Ayuko Babu Speaks the Legacy of the Pan African Film Festival

March 31, 2017

Ayuko Babu talks about the movies featured in the 2017 Pan African Film Festival. Host: Brandon I. Brooks ... read more / watch video »

Viola Davis Lays Down The Law in ‘Custody’

March 9, 2017

Viola Davis Lays Down The Law in ‘Custody’ ... read more »

Actress Lynn Whitfield: “There’s so many new outlets for talent”

February 19, 2017

Actress Lynn Whitfield expresses her appreciation for the efforts of the NAACP. Host: Brandon I. Brooks ... read more / watch video »

Pan African Film Festival Delivers Urban Girl Flick Heaven

February 13, 2017

Who needs Lifetime? Go to the Pan African Film Festival, the place for Urban Love stories and drama just how we like it. ... read more »

SAG Committee Chair & Actress JoBeth Williams Explains SAG Voting Process

January 9, 2017

SAG Committee Chair & Actress JoBeth Williams Explains SAG Voting and Nominations Process. Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson ... read more / watch video »

The Best Films of 2016

December 28, 2016

It's a perfect time to reflect on the most inspiring films, performances and artistic achievements of this last year ... read more »

Academy President Boone-Isaacs Leads Diversity Push

July 6, 2016

The academy says its invitees are 46 percent female, 41 percent minority and represent 59 countries. ... read more »

Movie Review: Ride Along 2

January 20, 2016

Too soon. As the opening credits start to roll, you wonder why the producers didn't' give moviegoers a real break between “Ride Along” (2014) and “Ride Along 2” (2016). Two years is not enough time to make audiences yearn for more, not enough time to take this franchise to the next level. ... read more »

Kam’s Annual Assessment of the Best in Black Cinema 2015