Black Excellence within the Black Experience of TV and Film
May 2026 is serving up something for everyone — whether you’re chasing thrills, laughs, or a good cry. From long-awaited sequels and franchise finales to bold indie films and prestige docs, this month is stacked. Fashion returns to the big screen, superheroes swing into theaters, Baby Yoda gets his movie moment, and streaming services are […]
Let’s be real: at this point, we’re watching Euphoria out of loyalty — and the show knows it. I decided to take a “best 2 out of 3” approach to the last three episodes to figure out what this season is really giving. By now, after years of delays, behind-the-scenes disputes, and an audience that […]
Nominations have been announced for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which honor excellence across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway productions from New York City’s 2025–2026 theater season. The milestone ceremony is set for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at The Town Hall in New York City, marking a return to the historic venue for the […]
When Michael — the long-awaited biopic chronicling the life and legacy of the King of Pop — finally hit theaters on April 24, 2026, it didn’t just arrive. It landed like a moonwalk. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson in his acting debut, the Lionsgate film traces Jackson’s extraordinary […]
If you’ve been saying “there’s nothing to watch,” I promise—it’s not the options, it’s the algorithm. These action-thrillers flew under the radar, skipped the loud promo cycle, or just didn’t get the attention they deserved. But if you’re into high stakes, global stories, and tension that sticks, this is your list. Here are some action/thrillers […]
The 2026 Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a stacked lineup of world premieres across film, documentary, music, sports, and culture. From legacy-defining portraits to bold new storytelling voices, this year’s slate spans Hollywood heavyweights, acclaimed directors, and rising filmmakers all bringing fresh perspectives to the screen. Below are 25 projects to check out […]
The A24 drama dropped at the beginning of this month, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around what I watched. After months of top-tier marketing, this was easily one of the most anticipated films to come out. And honestly, a big part of that was the casting. You had Zendaya and Robert Pattinson—our […]
Biopics don’t just recreate history—they reveal the people, moments, and movements we think we know, and often the ones we don’t. While some of these stories become instant cultural reference points, others arrive more quietly, without the same spotlight, even though the lives they depict are just as impactful. This list highlights films and series […]
This is not a movie about Michael Jackson the icon. It is a movie about Michael — the person. That single distinction is why it works so well, and why it stands as the best cinematic portrait of him ever made. It humanizes a figure the world thought it already knew, and in doing so, […]
There’s something really special happening right now when it comes to memoirs—especially from Black icons who didn’t just exist in culture, they helped shape it. From television pioneers and music legends to sports figures and cultural disruptors, this new wave of memoirs feels less like nostalgia and more like a reclaiming. These are the stories […]