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by Julie Walker onJanuary 25, 2013
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete director says he's glad Sundance gives offbeat films a chance.
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by Ronda Racha Penrice onJanuary 11, 2013
From a Jackie Robinson biopic to a Will Smith sci-fi flick, these movies are likely to fill theaters this year.
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by Valerie Gladstone onOctober 11, 2011
The Ides of March star discusses acting while black and his affinity for political roles.
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June 9, 2011
Over the years, "the Great White Way" has awarded Tonys to some 70 African Americans, from George C. Wolfe to August Wilson to the latest, Nikki James. Here, a look at some of the actors who've taken home the trophy.
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by Trey Ellis onDecember 28, 2010
With his play Six Degrees of Separation, John Guare missed out on an opportunity to create a fully nuanced, black male character. He's at it again with the stereotypes in A Free Man of Color. And even the fabulous Jeffrey Wright can't fix that.
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by Valerie Gladstone onNovember 19, 2010
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December 4, 2008
There's a certain occupational hazard to biopics. Maybe it's the obligatory declaration that the film is "based on a true story;" you're pretty much guaranteed that "true" will be a casualty to "story." But somehow, Cadillac Records manages to overcome its shortcomings.
