films
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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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SAG Awards 2021: Daniel Kaluuya, Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman Among Winners
On Sunday, the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards went off without a hitch! This year’s ceremony, which was reduced to only an hour (contrary to the years prior) recognized the best of the best in television and film. Per usual, we’re here to give you all the Blackity-Black highlights, so let’s jump right in!…
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Warner Bros. Confirms Ava DuVernay's New Gods 'Will Not Be Moving Forward'
On Thursday, some disappointing news came out of Ava DuVernay’s anticipated project from Warner Bros. film slate. According to The Hollywood Reporter, WB confirmed that it will not be going forward with DuVernay’s film, New Gods. DuVernay had been developing the project with comic book writer Tom King since 2018, which would’ve highlighted characters created…
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If You're Black, Every Day Is April Fools
While some may claim there is no such thing as “white culture,” I vehemently disagree. Those schooled in the anthropological specialty known as wypipology are keenly aware of the hallmarks of the Caucasian culture, including guitar-based dancing, the affinity for wraparound sunglasses and an addiction to calling the police (known to the ancient Romans as…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Shows Just How Dirty the Theatrical Cut Did Ray Fisher
Let me get this out the way right quick: I was not initially on board with Zack Snyder’s Justice League (ZSJL). After being burned by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and feeling sincere heartbreak at how mediocre the 2017 theatrical cut of Justice League was, I simply didn’t want to be disappointed again. Luckily,…
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Exclusive Clip: Shahadi Wright Joseph Plays Ruby, Who Seems Curious to Be 'Painted White' Like Them
We know little to nothing about Them, but we don’t trust ‘em. As the recent trailer debut of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming anthology series has shown us, we have every reason not to. Here’s the scoop that we do know so far about Them, via Amazon Prime Video’s press release sent to The Root: The…
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Live and Let Die Actor Yaphet Kotto Dead at 81
Yaphet Kotto, the actor known for movies such as Alien and The Running Man has died, The Root has learned. His wife Tessie Sinahon shared the heartbreaking news in a post to social media on Monday, with the news later being confirmed to The New York Times by Kotto’s agent. The actor was 81 years…
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BAFTAs 2021: Radha Blank, Alfre Woodard, Dominique Fishback Among the Nominees
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced its nominees for the 2021 season and in a complete 180 from last year, the nominees are diverse as hell! Whether BAFTA has finally become ready to fully acknowledge the vast array of superb talent that exists or it has just grown weary of the…