Controversy has plagued Gods of Egypt since its casting. For a film set in a historical African country, it featured no one of African/Egyptian descent in the lead roles, only supporting roles. When they announced their white cast, they signed… Continue Reading
I try to keep this a space of positivity, so I haven’t brought up Nina starring Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone. But the trailer and poster came out and I can’t hold my tongue anymore. Nina should be a precautionary… Continue Reading
Beyoncé released a new song, “Formation,” this last Saturday (Saturday before the Super Bowl) and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. The song came with a video and a Super Bowl performance. And with that came all the think pieces… Continue Reading
Yesterday the 2016 NAACP Image Awards were aired on TVOne. The Oscars may be so white, the Image Awards were live and fully in color. We have a snippet of award winners and photos from the event below. Outstanding Motion… Continue Reading
Witness the lengths one man will go to for his family when 1982 arrives on DVD, Digital and On Demand from Codeblack Films and Lionsgate. From the producer of the 2015 smash hit The Perfect Guy, 1982 features an all-star cast… Continue Reading
Lifetime is at again. Another biopic. I guess they take the “Life” in “Lifetime” seriously. This time their subject is Toni Braxton. The project, titled Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart follows Toni Braxton as she tries to build her career while… Continue Reading
Ride Along ended up being a big hit in 2014, so there’s no surprise Hollywood wanted more. And now we have Ride Along 2, for better or worse. Ride Along was okay enough, so let’s hope Ride Along 2 can at least maintain… Continue Reading
There’s been speculation and premature confirmation articles about Ryan Coogler directing Black Panther, but Marvel was staying mum about everything. But it has now been officially confirmed. Coogler will be directing. Ryan Coogler is known for his critically acclaimed films Fruitvale Station… Continue Reading
You may know Tristan Wilds from 90210 or more recently as Adele’s love interest in the “Hello” video. He took some time to focus on his music, and now his acting career and his music career collides with VH1’s The Breaks, based on… Continue Reading
It’s Christmastime, which means it’s time for Christmas films. It’s always time for a good Black Christmas film, though. Check out these films that need to be in your collection. The Best Man Holiday It had been over a decade… Continue Reading
