Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Supacell has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its unique storyline and groundbreaking representation. Like many fans, I devoured the series in a matter of hours and found myself yearning for more. The demand for a renewal of Supacell is palpable, and the anticipation for new episodes is at an all-time high. Given […]
BET Plus welcomes a refreshing addition to its lineup with “Diarra from Detroit,” a series hailed for its unparalleled originality and creative flair. In our exclusive interview, we sit down with the show’s mastermind, Diarra Kilpatrick, to uncover the inspiration behind “Diarra From Detroit.” Set against the backdrop of Detroit, Kilpatrick’s hometown, the show authentically […]
I had the pleasure of speaking with Liv Symone, a talented actress, dancer, and fellow Howard University alum. Symone recently joined the cast of Power Book III: Raising Kanan and on the show she stars as Iesha, a sweet and effervescent, the epitome of the girl next door, who sees the best in everyone. She […]
I had the privilege of speaking with Sam Pollard, the renowned documentary director behind “The League.” This remarkable documentary takes viewers on a dynamic journey through the triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball, bringing its rich history to life through archival footage and interviews with legendary players. Sam shared how the project came about […]
“They Cloned Tyrone” is set to take audiences on a mind-bending journey through the realms of science fiction, comedy, and mystery. With Juel Taylor at the helm, making his feature film directorial debut, this highly anticipated flick brings together a star-studded cast that includes John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx, who also serves as […]
Deon Cole, the acclaimed comedian known for his straight-face comedy, is taking a thrilling leap into the dramatic waters with his upcoming BETPlus series, Average Joe. As the leading star of this unique drama series, Deon showcases his versatility like never before. BLEX had the privilege of catching up with the talented artist just before […]
I had the privilege of speaking with Tayo Amos, the director of this season’s “Chicago Fire,” episode titled “Danger Is All Around.” Tayo’s directorial debut on broadcast TV is a significant milestone, and it was made possible through NBCU’s Female Forward directing program. The program aims to create gender parity in the director’s chair by […]
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Josh Bonzie and Jayden Elijah about their roles in the Hulu series ‘Saint X’. ‘Saint X’ is an adaptation of Alexis Schaitkin’s novel of the same name and was developed by developed by Leila Gerstein for Hulu. The series follows the aftermath of a young woman’s mysterious […]
We have the pleasure of speaking with Graise Mercedes and Aaron Jennings, two of the stars of the hit television NBC series “Grand Crew”. They discuss their highly anticipated season 2 of the show, as well as their personal favorite wines, and much more. READ: Director Kasi Lemmons Speaks on Whitney Houston Film, British Casting, […]
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Chester “Tre” Rogers is a man of many talents. The 29-year-old wide receiver has been juggling his successful NFL career with his passion for acting, including his recurring role in the hit Starz show “BMF.” Rogers has been interested in acting since he was just 10 years old and has starred in several movie projects, […]