Movies
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There's a 'Black Movie Test' Floating Around That's Too Easy. Here's a 'Black Movie Test' to See If You're Really Dedicated to the Cause
I love the internet. Along with allowing me to order shit off of Amazon and it be at my doorstep before I hit “Place Your Order,” there are also a tremendous number of tests, quizzes and other things to pass the day. Which brings us to the point of today’s sermon. In a work Slack,…
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Ryan Coogler, Shaka King and Charles King Talk Judas and the Black Messiah and Its ‘Bittersweet’ History-Making Success
When Ryan Coogler, Shaka King, and Charles King first sat down to discuss the now Oscar-nominated film Judas and the Black Messiah, I’m sure they never imagined the level of buzz it would receive. And by buzz, I mean multiple wins and nominations across the African-American Film Critics Association, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Black Reel, and…
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An Ode to My Favorite Poem of All Time—From the Movie Trippin'—Whose Title I Can't Put Here Because It's Profane
Y’all really don’t talk about the movie Trippin’ enough. Released in 1999 and starring everybody’s favorite next-door neighbor, Bud—Deon Richmond—and Maia Campbell, Trippin’ is one of those movies that never gets old, is always fun and seems to get absolutely no flowers, and I have no idea why. Richmond plays Greg Reed, an unambitious high…
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Will Packer Named 1st-Ever Grand Jury President for 25th Anniversary of the American Black Film Festival
If you’re a Black person entrenched in the film industry in any capacity and have been to the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), you know just how special the sense of community is in comparison to more mainstream (white) festivals. Unfortunately, due to the rise of the global pandemic in 2020, patrons weren’t able to…
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The Day Sports Stood Still Proves Athletes Reserve the Right to Be Human, Too
For as far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a symbiotic relationship with sports. Whether it was throwing the football around in my neighbor’s backyard as a child, or getting clowned at basketball tryouts as an 8th grader because my sneakers had holes in them, or my father chasing me around the house…
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PBS' The Blinding of Isaac Woodard Exclusive Clip: How Black Soldiers Faced Fascism in WWII and America
PBS has an upcoming film spotlighting a bit of Black American history that may not be well-known. Produced and directed by Jamila Ephron and executive produced by Cameo George, The Blinding of Isaac Woodard tells the story of Sgt. Isaac Woodard. More historical info on Woodard via the official press release sent to The Root:…
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Ryan Coogler Says Balancing Grief and Working on Black Panther 2 Is 'the Hardest Thing' of His Career
It’s been over six months since the death of Chadwick Boseman and grieving that loss is an ongoing process for his loved ones, fans and peers. It’s an especially bittersweet experience to witness the acclaimed nominations the late actor is receiving during this awards season, including his first Oscar nomination for his final onscreen performance…
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Oscars 2021 Nominations: Judas and the Black Messiah Could Make Best Picture History
On the last month of 2020 (which seemingly lasted longer than a typical year, according to everyone), the Academy shook the awards season table when they announced that the 93rd Academy Awards would be taking place in April instead of the typical February/March schedule. It hasn’t been held that late in the year since it…
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HBO's The Day Sports Stood Still Has All the Ingredients for Must-See TV
I think we can all recall the exact moment when the coronavirus disrupted our day-to-day lives. And for many of us, that confusion, dread and uncertainty has lingered in the 12 months (and counting) since. Gone are mainstays like concerts or family nights at the movies, and they’ve been replaced by outdoor-only dining as bustling…
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Michael B. Jordan’s Directorial Debut Creed III Finally Gets Release Date
As previously reported here at The Root, Just Mercy star Michael B. Jordan will be making his directorial debut with the third installment of the Creed franchise. And now it looks like we’ve finally got a premiere date! According to Deadline, Jordan’s Creed III will be coming to the masses Thanksgiving 2022. The film will…