Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
TV came back in 2021 with a vengeance, and this time it was different. The networks had finally gotten the memo: People want shows that focused on storytelling and if a show is going to be funny, it better be funny. READ: 16 Remakes in the Works While some (many) shows missed the mark, our list […]
Movie remakes is a trend that has Hollywood in a chokehold. Whether we love the projects or not, they are happening. And whether we always want to admit it or not, there isn’t one fixed direction on how one story can be told, especially when adapted to match the times we are in. Currently we […]
Thanksgiving is over so you can officially begin your Christmas countdown without feeling guilty. 19 FAMILY MEMBERS TO EXPECT DURING THE HOLIDAYS And there is no better way to get you in the Christmas spirit than with holiday films. From the romantic comedies to the lewd comedies, these are the best movies to get our […]
Updated list of 74 to 100 in 2025. It is October, which means we don’t want you settling for the same old horror films but instead get your thrill fix through horror and thriller movies with Black leads or casts. Because while Black horror movies are still often overlooked by movie buffs there are plenty […]
There’s no debating that Martin is a classic sitcom. Every Martin episode is funny in its own right and some episodes not only made us laugh but created cultural phrases. And over 20 years later, the classic moments of certain Martin episodes are constantly being remade time and time again. From fashion to music […]
Happy National Wine Day! To celebrate the day, uncork one of these black-owned wine brands while watching a TV show or movie that was released in 2021. Wine: La Fête du Rosé Movie to watch: Judas and the Black Messiah on HBO Max Wine: Montfleur Duvin Movie: Monster on Netflix Wine: Love Cork Screw Movie: […]
The topic of Black mental health is still taboo in the Black community. It’s something many live years undiagnosed with. Or they keep it hidden as if it is something to be ashamed of. We are so conditioned for hardship that we often don’t realize that we may be suffering from some kind of mental […]
Rest in peace DMX. The rapper born Earl Simmons, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at White Plains Hospital in New York. He passed 12 days after having a heart attack after a drug overdose. He was 50 years old. Simmons is best known for his rapper persona Dark Man X aka DMX […]
Before we get into black film composers you should know, let’s first talk scores vs soundtracks. A score is a specific music that accompanies a scene or moment in the film. It is usually created by one or many composers and traditionally consists of instrumental music written by a composer and performed by an […]
There’s Valentine’s day and then there is Galentine’s Day. And whether we are celebrating V-day or not, Galentine’s Day is still our newest favorite holiday. READ: 15 of Regina King’s Most Iconic Roles It is a day we get to celebrate our sisterhood with the women who keep us grounded and are there for us […]