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They've Gotta Have Us and We've Gotta Have It: What's New and Black on Netflix During February, The Blackest Month?
It’s February, and this year, we have an extra day, thanks to leap year! I mean, black folks still have the shortest month of the year dedicated to us, regardless, but let’s make the most of that extra day with…some black-ass Netflix content! First up, They’ve Gotta Have Us, from the blackest distribution platform, ARRAY.…
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Negro Noir: A Fall From Grace and the Curious Case of Wigs, (Diner) Wine and Wayward Filmmaking
Movies that are “so bad, they’re good” are one of life’s unsung treasures. And like anything, adding blackness to that principle is like adding proper seasoning. Thus, I introduce you to our new series reviewing/recapping bad black movies, Negro Noir. As our queen-in-chief Danielle Belton pointed out, it’s so black, the title of the series…
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If You 'Assembled Black Improvisers Like The Avengers', You'd Get Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show
Gather in a circle, it’s time for some improv games! Actually, I lied, it’s time to read about some funny-ass black comedians to keep your eye on. Jerah Milligan, James III and Jonathan Braylock, of the Black Men Can’t Jump podcast, are three parts of a comedy troupe named Astronomy Club, the first and only…
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Netflix Will Be the Blues in Your Left Thigh and the Funk in Your Right—Here's What's New and Black in November 2019
We’ve set our clocks back and our streaming services black. Netflix is serving more Strong Black Lead content for November to go with your sweet potato pie! Thanks to Netflix, we can now all watch Love Jones as a family on Twitter and argue about whether Darius’ moves were stalkerish or romantic. The film dropped…
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Dear White People's Ashley Blaine Featherson Is Our Best Friend in Our Heads—but She's Nobody's Sidekick
There’s a very short list of onscreen characters we wish we were besties with, let alone actual actresses—Tracee Ellis Ross and Insecure’s Natasha Rothwell immediately come to mind. But if you’re a fan of Netflix’s Dear White People, the character “Joelle Brooks,” played by Ashley Blaine Featherson, is likely another favorite. The brilliant, always loyal…
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Want to Fall In Love? Check Out What’s New and Black on Netflix in August 2019
Writer’s Note: In true blackness, this is on CP Time, but binge-watching on Netflix is forever. Thus, this is still relevant. Why do fools fall into binge traps when Netflix asks if you’re still watching? Because of the great black-ass content, of course! It’s the last month of the summer and Strong Black Lead is…
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Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood and More to Join Octavia Spencer in Netflix's Madam CJ Walker
Talk about “Strong Black Leads”! It looks like Netflix’s Madam C.J. Walker, co-produced and starring Octavia Spencer in the titular role, will have a star-studded cast. Our friends at Shadow & Act report that Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood, Carmen Ejogo, Garrett Morris and Kevin Carroll will all be appearing in the four-part limited series when…
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Angela Bassett and Patricia Arquette, Mama Said Name That Tune for Otherhood
What happens when your kids grow up and motherhood becomes something unrecognizable? Otherhood, The new film starring Angela Bassett, Felicity Huffman and Patricia Arquette will give a glimpse into the lives of mothers who feel forgotten. The film also stars Jake Hoffman, Jake Lacy, (an oft-shirtless) Sinqua Walls, Heidi Gardner and is directed by Cindy…
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Zero: Netflix to Debut First Ever Scripted Series With Afro-Italian Protagonists
It’s time for another Strong Black Lead—or should I say, Forte Capitanare Nero? Yep, that’s right; the blackest Netflix is going international with Zero, which will be the first scripted series to feature Afro-Italian protagonists. The series’ writer, Antonio Dikele Distefano confirmed this history-making fun fact. Fabula Pictures will be producing. According to IndieWire: The…
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It's 'A Thin Line' Between What's New and Black on Netflix in July 2019
Before we begin, how is it already July? As in, we’re in the later half of the year. What is time?! Anyway. A new month means new black content at Netflix, via its Strong Black Lead. The black-centered platform has been recently dedicated to licensing classic films for us to enjoy. Basically, being heroes. Next…