Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Regina King is multifaceted who 10 years ago, this year, she made her directorial debut with Southland. While she’s credited a lot for her award-worthy performance every time she steps in front of the camera, for a decade she has done the same behind the character. READ: 28 Documentaries and Movies by Black Directors Released in […]
2023 is shaping up to be an amazing year for film. We love all the new and established filmmakers like Misha Green who have projects coming out this year. Or franchises like Equalizer and John Wick that we’ll be seeing the next installment of in 2023. READ: 14 Best Denzel Washington Monologues However of all the […]
One thing you can count on is if Denzel Washington is in a movie and in the script there is a speech to be given, you can bet on Denzel Washington to leave a lasting impression with his delivery. It’s one of the many reasons he’s the G.O.A.T. His rhythmic tone and clear diction allows […]
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. He created it as an African-American holiday as a way to empower Black people to rediscover and celebrate their African heritage “rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society.” READ: All The Stars We Lost From the Friday Franchise It is observed for […]
First if you haven’t already check out Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy, please check it out. While it isn’t a comedy special it speaks on Guy Torry’s Phat Tuesdays, an all-black comedy night, Phat Tuesdays at The Comedy Store in 90s Los Angeles. READ: 28 Documentaries and Movies by Black Directors Released […]
2022 was full of some really great movies especially those by Black directors. From dark comedies to thought-provoking satire and every sci-fi, thriller, and historical piece in-between. These Black directed projects are continuously pushing the boundaries of where our imagination can go. READ: 1992-2022: 30 Movies That Turn 30 in 2022 The long-term goal is […]
The cast for the upcoming fourth installment in the Disney+/National Geographic anthology series titled Genius: MLK/X is shaping out to be full of talent–rising talent and well established talent. Genius: MLK/X will explore the formative years, pioneering accomplishments, dueling philosophies, and key personal relationships of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and Malcolm […]
Check out how many movie franchises Samuel L. Jackson is attached to. Samuel L. Jackson holds many titles in Hollywood (most notably his use of the “muthaf**ker” in movies). He’s one of the busiest actors, has over 200 credits under his belt, but also he is attached to some of the most movie franchises. And […]
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. He created it as an African-American holiday as a way to empower Black people to rediscover and celebrate their African heritage “rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society.” READ: All The Stars We Lost From the Friday Franchise It is observed for […]
I had the pleasure of speaking with director Kasi Lemmons leading up to her film, I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Lemmons directed the Whitney Houston film which gives viewers the most beautiful, raw perspective of the voice and icon of many generations. This is not Lemmons’ first time directing a biopic nor is it of […]