Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
As January comes to a close, Lifetime is ending the month with a focused run of films that place Black women at the center of its most emotionally charged storytelling—spanning thriller, drama, and romance. Across three consecutive weekends, the network is rolling out a trio of films led by LeToya Luckett, Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, […]
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 […]
1996 wasn’t just a year — it was a turning point. It gave us shows that shaped how we saw ourselves on TV and movies that defined what blockbuster, comedy, drama, and cultural conversation looked like for a generation. From sitcoms that grew up with us to films that shifted the box office and challenged […]
Malcolm D. Lee is entering a new phase of his career—one defined not by revisiting past success, but by expanding his creative footprint across film, broadcast television, and streaming. Best known for The Best Man franchise, Girls Trip, and more Lee currently has four major projects in development that showcase his range as a filmmaker […]
Netflix is loading up 2026 with a real mix of crowd-pleasers: big studio thrillers, rom-com comfort watches, Tyler Perry event titles, and even a fresh animated adventure with a stacked voice cast. If you’re building your watch list early, these are the movies Netflix says are on deck. People We Meet on Vacation | Now […]
Netflix is heading into 2026 with a stacked TV lineup that spans prestige drama, long-running favorites, bold reimaginings, and genre swings that feel intentional. From early-year returns and final seasons to brand-new series launching later in the year, the streamer’s slate balances familiarity with risk, leaning into character-driven stories, big names behind the camera, and […]
There’s very little hand-holding in Dutchman, and that’s intentional. Directed by Andre Gaines, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Qasim Basir, the film is an adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s 1964 Obie Award–winning play The Dutchman. Rather than attempting a literal translation of the stage text, the film reimagines Baraka’s ideas for present-day America—preserving the psychological […]
From long-awaited sequels and franchise shake-ups to buzzy originals, prestige dramas, and culture-moving event films, 2026 is shaping up to be a stacked year at the movies. Studios are swinging big, filmmakers are taking risks, and fan-favorite worlds are expanding in ways that could redefine what blockbuster and awards-season cinema looks like. Whether you’re here […]
From cultural reckonings to reclaimed histories, these documentaries go beyond the surface—interrogating power, legacy, identity, and truth. Each film offers a distinct lens on the world we live in, pairing urgent storytelling with visionary direction to challenge narratives, amplify unheard voices, and spark conversation long after the credits roll. High Horse: The Black Cowboy A […]
Growing up, my family always celebrated Kwanzaa, which runs from December 26th to January 1st. Anyone can celebrate it because it’s an intention-based week of celebration. Each of the seven days is rooted in a principle meant to guide how we live, build, and care for one another — in our families, in our communities, […]