Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
Taut, intimate, and morally complex, The Knife is a psychological thriller that unfolds over one harrowing night inside a single family home. Now in theaters after premiering to critical acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival—where it won Best New Narrative Director for first-time filmmaker Nnamdi Asomugha and Best Cinematography—the film follows Chris (Asomugha), a construction […]
’Tis the season for messy, merry reunions. Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown are teaming up — both in front of and behind the camera — for the holiday comedy Unexpected Christmas, coming to theaters November 7. Joining Howery and Brown is an ensemble cast featuring Anna Maria Horsford, DomiNque Perry, Reagan Gomez, Terrence Terrell, […]
Aura Entertainment has released the official trailer for Code 3, an action comedy-drama about the unpredictable lives of paramedics. Directed by Christopher Leone (Parallel), the film is inspired by real stories from EMS professionals and hits theaters nationwide on September 12, 2025. The movie follows Randy (Rainn Wilson), a burned-out paramedic on his […]
Brenda and Cindy are making a comeback. Regina Hall and Anna Faris will reprise their fan-favorite roles in the sixth installment of Scary Movie, reuniting with Keenen Ivory, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans for the first time in 18 years. “We can’t wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with our […]
Jussie Smollett’s controversial 2019 saga is back in the headlines — this time as the subject of a Netflix feature-length documentary. The streamer has released the trailer for The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, a 90-minute film exploring one of the most polarizing cases in recent memory. Directed by Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal filmmaker […]
LaKeith Stanfield and Mark Wahlberg are suiting up for the ultimate score in Play Dirty, Shane Black’s long-awaited return to the director’s chair. Prime Video has unveiled the first image from the heist thriller, which debuts globally on October 1. Wahlberg steps into the role of Parker — a professional thief first introduced in Donald […]
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is hitting the road. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, NICE CROWD — the company behind ABFF — has announced the launch of the ABFF Pop-Up Tour, a new national initiative bringing the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four major cities this fall. The […]
Paramount+ has locked in Sunday, October 26 for the Season 4 premiere of Mayor of Kingstown. Along with the date, the streamer dropped first-look photos that tease a tense season ahead — including our introduction to new series regulars Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie), Laura Benanti (Younger), and recurring guest star Lennie James (Fear the Walking […]
The battle between faith and fear is far from over. Audible’s Bible-inspired supernatural thriller The Prophecy returns for its second season on Thursday, Sept. 25, with Kerry Washington back as Dr. Virginia Edwards — and a powerhouse lineup joining her, including Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Dulé Hill (Psych), Ebony Obsidian (If Beale Street Could Talk), […]
Netflix is heading back to the world of adult animated comedy with Strip Law, debuting globally on February 20, 2026. Created by Emmy-nominated writer Cullen Crawford (Star Trek: Lower Decks, M.O.D.O.K.), the 10-episode series follows uptight Vegas lawyer Lincoln Gumb (Adam Scott) whose buttoned-up personality keeps him from winning cases—until he teams up with magician/hedonist […]