Movies
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2024 Oscars: All the Black Nominees
‘American Fiction’ and ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ lead nominated Black films, while ‘The Color Purple’ is almost completely shut out.
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With Another ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake Coming, Is It Time We Create Our Own New Heroes?
As Kenya Barris reveals details on new ‘Wizard of Oz’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ projects, we wonder if it’s time to move on from updating classic stories.
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‘Origin’ Star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: Ava DuVernay Is “A Freedom Fighter Posing As A Director”
DuVernay, Ellis-Taylor and co-star Niecy Nash share their motivation and thoughts on making the critically-acclaimed film.
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ICYMI: See What a Now-Grown Malia Obama Is Doing With Herself These Days
The eldest daughter of our Forever First Family previously dipped her toe in the TV/film space in early 2023 as a writer on Donald Glover's series 'Swarm.'
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Here Are The Winners of 2024 African-American Film Critics Association Awards
From Ava DuVernay to 'American Fiction,' these artists and creative works are more than deserving of their shine.
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2024 BAFTA Awards Nominations: ‘American Fiction’ Snubbed; Da’Vine Joy Randolph Keeps Awards Run Rolling
Despite nominations for notable Black artists and projects, the absence of ‘American Fiction’ looms large.
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Black People Always Knew ‘Selma’ Was Significant, Why Did It Take Everyone Else 10 Years?
Actor David Oyelowo reveals which of the film’s famous producers helped him handle its controversial release.
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These are the Best and Worst Biblical Movies and TV Series
Ahead of the release of Jeymes Samuel's new film, 'The Book of Clarence,' we’re examining the best and worst biblical films and TV series.
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LaKeith Stanfield Talks Playing Jesus in The Book of Clarence”
The Oscar-nominated actor spoke exclusively to The Root about his new film in which he stars alongside RJ Cyler, Anna Diop, Omar Sy, Alfre Woodard and more.
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Ava DuVernay Reveals Heartbreaking, Personal Connection to Her New Film, ‘Origin’
The forthcoming film, starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, is based on Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling non-fiction book, 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.'