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The Legacy of Chadwick Boseman Lives On Through ‘Deep Azure’ and Those Who Share His Light

Last night (Mar 27, 2025) at the historic Howard Theatre, Chadwick A. Boseman’s words came alive in a one-night-only staged reading of Deep Azure. The energy in the room—and the people who came together to bring his vision to life—made one thing clear: Chadwick’s legacy is still doing what it was always meant to do—move […]

How The Media is Yet Again Using Jonathan Majors’ Actions to Derail ‘Magazine Dreams’

Jonathan Majors faced the consequences of his actions—to some. To others, he’s on a premature redemption tour with Meagan Good, while Magazine Dreams, a shelved film with Oscar potential, finally gets released. I love him as an actor, but abuse—physical, emotional, or otherwise—makes redemption hard especially when we’re just over a year removed from the […]

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Did You Know? How ‘Sanford and Son’ Took Over TV and Led to ‘The Brady Bunch’ Cancellation

In the early 1970s, two iconic sitcoms—Sanford and Son and The Brady Bunch—competed for audiences on Friday nights. While both are now recognized as staples of classic television, their head-to-head ratings battle shaped the fate of one show and solidified the legacy of the other. When Sanford and Son premiered in 1972, it was an […]

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Review: A Father-Daughter Act Leads The Action and Comedy in a Not Terrible Fourth Installment

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is a surprising summer must-see that transcends the expectations set by its trailers. Eddie Murphy returns as the iconic Axel Foley, delivering a performance that blends action, humor, and unexpected emotional depth. While the promotional clips emphasized the film’s comedic and action-packed elements, they failed to capture the touching father-daughter […]

Eddie Murphy's Critique of 'Boomerang' Backlash and Hollywood's Perceptions in 1992 is Unfortunately Still a Relevant Critique

Eddie Murphy’s Critique of ‘Boomerang’ Backlash and Hollywood’s Perceptions in 1992 is Unfortunately Still a Relevant Critique

In 1992, Eddie Murphy boldly addressed the criticisms surrounding his film “Boomerang” in a passionate piece for the LA Times, lamenting the skewed perceptions and stereotypes that persisted in Hollywood’s portrayal of black success. Three decades later, his words resonate with a poignant relevance, questioning how far we’ve truly come in normalizing black excellence on […]

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20 Westerns Movies to Watch: Celebrating Black-Led Stories in the Wild West

While the Western genre often conjures images of rugged landscapes, daring outlaws, and heroic lawmen, the contributions of black actors and filmmakers to this cinematic tradition are too often overlooked. In this list, we delve into the lesser-known but equally compelling narratives of Western films that are Black-led. From tales of rebellion and redemption to […]