The NAACP Image Award ceremony aired last night, and Black-ish and The People vs. OJ racked up. Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali continued the quest to fill a storage unit with awards. And the speeches were inspiring. Check out the list of… Continue Reading
I think it’s safe to say we’re willing to consume anything Ava DuVernay creates. So, the fact that we get to see her work week in and week out is just a bonus. Teaming up with Oprah Winfrey, she adapts Natalie… Continue Reading
There was a rumor floating around the interwebs stating that Ava DuVernay had finalized the deal to direct Black Panther. DuVernay addressed the rumor this weekend at Essence Fest, saying that she would not be directing the film. I love that… Continue Reading
Ava DuVernay could be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel is in talks with DuVernay to direct one of their “diverse” films, likely to mean Black Panther or Captain Marvel. I think she would be a great fit for Black… Continue Reading
Selma was one of the most talked about films for the latter part of last year and the first quarter of this year. Centered around the march from Selma to Montgomery and the Voting Rights Act, Selma gives us a new,… Continue Reading
Director Ava DuVernay announced at the United Nations that Paramount will be sending every high school in America a free copy of Selma. Schools will also have the opportunity to order companion study guides if teacher want to incorporate the… Continue Reading
Tonight is Black Girls Rock! Black Girls Rock! is an annual award show that highlights and honors the achievement of Black women in various fields. Among those honored will be Jada Pinkett Smith, Cicely Tyson, and Ava DuVernay. Tracee Ellis Ross… Continue Reading
The winners of the 2015 Black Reel Awards were announced Thursday, February 19, 2015. Selma, Dear White People, Gun Hill, and The Trip to Bountiful were big winners. The full list can be found below. Film Outstanding Motion Picture Selma Outstanding… Continue Reading
Academy Award nominations came out today and of course Selma was snubbed. There are many thinkpieces exploring why, so I won’t bore you with that, except to say that it was not surprising. While an Oscar nomination would’ve done wonders… Continue Reading
I can’t think of a better way to kick off 2015 than with the film Selma. Many people know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his quotes and his nonviolence. The struggles that he went through are often downplayed to create… Continue Reading
