Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
When Andre Gaines decided to adapt Amiri Baraka’s 1964 one-act play The Dutchman, he admits he initially thought it might be a simpler lift — two characters on a train, a contained story. But once he began writing, he quickly realized that translating Baraka’s poetic, explosive dialogue into a modern feature would require more than […]
When you hear the word GOAT, you automatically think championships, rings, and record-breaking stats. But the new animated film GOAT, hitting theaters this Friday, expands that definition in an unexpected and refreshing way. Set in an all-animal world where athletes compete in Roarball, a high-energy sport inspired by basketball, the film brings culture, style, and […]
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, […]
Marvel’s Wonder Man stands apart from typical MCU fare by keeping its focus grounded, human, and character-driven. The eight-episode Marvel Spotlight series, now streaming on Disney+, follows Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor trying to survive Hollywood while secretly dealing with newly acquired ionic-powered abilities. Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, […]
Throughout its run, Shrinking has balanced grief and humor by grounding its characters in empathy — and Derek has consistently been one of the show’s most reassuring presences. Often serving as a source of light when others are navigating pain, the character has quietly become one of the emotional anchors of the series. In season […]
As Shrinking heads into its third season, the Apple TV+ comedy continues to prove that growth — real, messy, emotional growth — doesn’t happen overnight. And no character embodies that truth more this season than Liz. Played by Christa Miller, Liz has long been one of the show’s most confident and quick-witted presences. But in […]
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 […]
Tisha Campbell has never been afraid of evolution — even when it meant starting over. From her earliest days in the industry to defining roles on Martin, My Wife and Kids, and beyond, Campbell’s career has been shaped by instinct, resilience, and an ability to pivot when the moment called for it. Now, she’s entering […]
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 […]
This conversation with Bigg Jah is about what it really takes to build something on your own terms. In this interview, Bigg Jah walks through his journey from film school and stand-up comedy to becoming an independent creator who refused to wait on traditional Hollywood to validate his voice. He opens up about the years […]