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All Posts By: sharifa daniels

Casting Director Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd on Connecting Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan, Mentorship and the Responsibility of Protecting Black Talent

In Hollywood, the spotlight usually lands on the actors we see. But the people who recognize potential, make the calls, and bring the right creatives together at the right time are often the reason those careers come to life in the first place. Few understand that responsibility better than Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd. A casting director, […]

Jessica Williams on Expanding Gabby’s Emotional Range and Black Representation in ‘Shrinking’ Season 3 | Interview

As Shrinking heads into its third season, the Apple TV+ comedy continues to stand out as one of television’s most emotionally honest and sharply written series — balancing grief, humor, and humanity without losing its edge. Starring Jason Segel as Jimmy, a therapist navigating personal loss while abandoning traditional boundaries with his clients, the series […]

Kelvin Harrison Jr. on His Stage Debut in ‘The Disappear’ and Career Alignment With Jeffrey Wright [INTERVIEW]

Kelvin Harrison Jr. steps into a brand-new lane with The Disappear, making his professional theatrical stage debut at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York. The play centers on a celebrated filmmaker and his novelist wife whose seemingly perfect marriage begins to fracture under ambition, ego, and an industry obsessed with youth and relevance. Harrison […]

Review: ‘The Dutchman’ Reimagines Amiri Baraka’s Provocation for a Modern Audience

There’s very little hand-holding in Dutchman, and that’s intentional. Directed by Andre Gaines, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Qasim Basir, the film is an adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s 1964 Obie Award–winning play The Dutchman. Rather than attempting a literal translation of the stage text, the film reimagines Baraka’s ideas for present-day America—preserving the psychological […]

Review: ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboys’ Is a Transformative, Must-See Docuseries That Sets the Record Straight

Every now and then, a documentary comes along that doesn’t just inform you — it shifts something in you. High Horse: The Black Cowboys, the new three-part docuseries directed by Jason Perez and executive produced by Jordan Peele, is one of those rare projects. It’s educational, it’s soulful, it’s beautifully shot… and honestly, it feels […]

Ricky Martin & Leslie Bibb Break Down Season 2 Chaos, Loyalty & Growth in Palm Royale [INTERVIEW]

Palm Beach’s messiest social circle is officially back — and somehow even more deliciously unhinged. With Season 2 of Palm Royale now streaming on Apple TV, the world of high society returns with bigger secrets, higher stakes, and chaos that kicks off seconds after last season’s unforgettable Beach Ball meltdown. Ricky Martin and Leslie Bibb […]

Review: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Breathes New Life Into a Classic Tale

Guillermo del Toro’s lifelong fascination with monsters finally finds its perfect match in Frankenstein, his breathtaking new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless novel. Released today on Netflix after a limited theatrical run, the film is a hauntingly beautiful reimagining that feels equal parts epic, intimate, and heartbreakingly human. At two and a half hours long, […]

‘Good Boy’ Review: The Horror Movie May Lack, But The Dog Deserves an Oscar [REVIEW]

If you’ve ever wondered what a horror film might look like entirely from a dog’s perspective, Good Boy gives you that rare experience—and it’s surprisingly emotional. Directed by Ben Leonberg and co-created with his wife Kari Fischer, the film transforms a loyal pup named Indy into its leading man (or rather, leading dog). And let’s […]