Nov 19
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I recently attended the advanced virtual screening for Netflix’s film adaptation of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (whew,…
Sep 10
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My wife made a comment to me the other day that implied that maybe she thinks I’m addicted, or perhaps overly…
Aug 25
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Like many other hallowed Hollywood events, the 20th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival will look…
Aug 18
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Of the several nits I have to pick with Watchmen—a show I am still infatuated with—the most prominent (and also the…
Aug 12
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I can’t just watch the movie John Q.
Jul 22
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Are y’all ready for a very timely and relevant film starring two major celebrities? Always!
Jul 8
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Much like her daughters, my mama is always here for some good eye candy. Whenever she sees a particularly attractive…
May 28
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By now, if you’re a fan of John David Washington, you know the story of how a severe football injury (it was his…
Apr 30
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In 1933, King Kong climbed New York City’s Empire State Building, which has a roof height of 1,250 feet (1,454 feet…
Feb 12
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What’s up, Black America! Now that the Oscars have come and gone and awards were given to winners and what not and…
Dec 23 2019
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Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. My family always cooked just as much food as they did on…
Aug 8 2019
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You win some, you lose some; that’s the lesson the Obamas are learning as newly minted producers for Netflix.…
Jun 23 2019
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See, what had happened was …
Jun 22 2019
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As Lena Waithe’s star continues to rise, she’s taken her responsibility as a black filmmaker seriously. Not only…
Jun 20 2019
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Another one of August Wilson’s brilliant plays is coming to the silver screen! Get ready to sound the trumpets…
Jun 7 2019
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Everyone who is anyone in Hollywood gathered to celebrate your favorite actor’s favorite actor Denzel Washington at…
Jun 1 2019
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Harlem kingpin Frank Lucas, who inspired the 2007 feature film American Gangster with Denzel Washington, has died.
Apr 1 2019
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King Kong didn’t have shit on Denzel Washington in Training Day—now it looks like the fictional King of Scotland (in…
Dec 28 2018
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Hi, Denzel is better than you. Note: “You,” in this instance, does not include Monique Judge.
Aug 28 2018
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On Monday night, I went to check out the documentary dedicated to the creation of the classic Robert Townsend movie T…