films
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Who Is …Uh… Was Aoki Lee Simmons’ 65-Year-Old Boyfriend?
But friends say the restauranteur is probably already on to the next one.
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Jonathan Majors Will be Sentenced in Days. Here’s Everything We Know
If you're wondering how one of Hollywood's most promising actors went from a rising star to nearly setting his career on fire--we got you.
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Inspired by Beyoncé ‘s Cowboy Carter? Here Are the Black Western Films You Should Watch Now
It's safe to say that we've all officially entered our #YeeHawEra, but before we go riding away, check out these handful of films.
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New Casting Rumors Abound, These Black Actors Could be Perfect as the Next James Bond
Damson Idris, Regé-Jean Page and Lashana Lynch lead our list of stars who could be the new 007.
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Why Can’t Black Artists Express Disappointment For An Oscar Snub?
Shameik Moore’s response to ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s’ Oscar loss was heavily criticized. Why isn’t he allowed to be frustrated?
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Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer, and Former Root Staffer, Cord Jefferson, On The Challenge of Getting His Movie Made
Jefferson (who also directed the film) spoke to The Root on how difficult it was to get a green light, a topic he touched on during his Oscars speech.
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A Plot Twist in the Mysterious Vanishing of A Black Toddler in New Orleans
Is there a chance Ramona Brown is still alive? The New Orleans police are investigating.
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Former Root Staff Writer Cord Jefferson Wins Oscar For ‘American Fiction’
He shouted out Hollywood's need to make smaller pictures for less money.
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Did Tyler Perry Steal His ‘Mea Culpa Plot’ From Zane, The Queen of Black Erotica?
Some online have noticed similarities between Perry's movie and a popular '90s erotic thriller. Now the author is speaking out.
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Wait, What? A Black Version of Jane Austen’s Classic ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Gets an Update for the Culture
A Black cast stars in the new version of the story following two sisters looking for love in a restrictive society.