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“Obey Your Crazy”: ‘The Book of Clarence’ Cast Shares Their 10 Commandments for Living
Stars Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Anne Diop, and director Jeymes Samuel were asked to come up with their own rules to live by.
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Congrats! Will Regina Hall’s Major New Role Spark Change for How Black Actresses Are Paid?
‘The Best Man’ star’s casting in a new film opposite Leonardo DiCaprio has generated lots of buzz and more discussion about pay equity for Black actresses.
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Is the Behind-the-Scenes Drama Hurting ‘The Color Purple’ During Movie Award Season?
With all negative press about the film’s production making headlines, can the blockbuster still find award season success?
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‘Going to Mars’ Documentary Celebrates an Older, Wiser, But Still Defiant Nikki Giovanni
The award-winning HBO documentary on the life of the legendary poet/activist premieres on Monday.
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Here Are the Black Films That Were Snubbed At the 2024 Golden Globes
Awards season once again features disappointment for high-profile Black films. Why does this keep happening?
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‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: 5 Other ‘80s Movie Sequels We Don’t Want, And One We Desperately Need
The trailer for ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ has us examining other ‘80s movies we don’t need to revisit, and one that absolutely should be updated.
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Here’s Why Danielle Brooks Had to Go to Physical Therapy While Filming ‘The Color Purple’
Despite the unfortunate circumstance, the Tony-nominated actress previously spoke to The Root about the joy she experienced making the acclaimed film.
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The Movie & TV Roles You Know Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor From
Ahead of her starring role in ‘Origin’, opening wide Jan. 19, the Oscar nominee has been in more than a few memorable roles in film and TV.
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Jeffrey Wright Reveals Why His Character’s Use of the N-Word Led to a Studio Replacing Him
The Emmy winner explains why he was replaced while dubbing 1999’s Civil War epic ‘Ride With the Devil.’
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Three Things You Might See in Jordan Peele’s New Movie
The Oscar-winning writer/director offers a tease about his long-delayed, upcoming film.