‘Candyman’ review: Nia DaCosta’s entertaining exploration of Black mythology ends up a little bittersweet
Trauma in any form is devastating to the human psyche. It can take years, an entire lifetime to process and cope with, or to even... Read More
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Interview: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on the legacy and responsibility of playing Bobby Seale in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ [VIDEO]
Whether it’s battling Aquaman, his Emmy-winning turn in Watchmen, or portraying American political activist and Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale in Netflix’s The Trial... Read More
Interview: ‘Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on the moral courage of ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II didn’t start acting professionally until 2017 but, since then, he has rocketed to fame, thanks to noticeable and critically-acclaimed roles in... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (September)
Significant changes in supporting actor this month as two events have dramatically shifted our view on this race. First was the tragic passing of actor... Read More
Film Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ favors sensationalism over social impact
“The Democratic Convention is about to begin in a police state.” – Walter Cronkite 1968 was a year of global social upheaval. Mass student protest erupted... Read More
FINAL Emmy Predictions: Limited Series, Reality, Variety and Music
It seems inevitable that HBO’s Watchmen, with its field-best 26 nominations, will fare the best in the Limited Series categories, but just how many will... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (August)
Biggest news and move this month comes from LaKeith Stanfield in the freshly titled Fred Hampton biopic Judas and the Black Messiah. A spectacular first... Read More
2020 Emmys: ‘Watchmen’ could mark second program in Emmy history to sweep Limited Series acting categories
With a commanding 26 nominations, the most of any program this year, HBO’s Watchmen is poised to enter Emmy night with mammoth momentum – and... Read More
First look: Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Yahya Mateen II and more in ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
Netflix sets October 16 release date Today Netflix provided the first look at The Trial of the Chicago 7 from Academy Award winning writer and... Read More
2021 Oscar Predictions: SUPPORTING ACTOR (July)
Supporting Actor is a strange category this year and one that, at least at this point in the “race,” feels utterly dominated by Netflix. Not... Read More
2024 North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) Nominations 
2024 Philadelphia Film Critics Circle (PFCC) Winners: ‘Anora’ Named Best Film Among its Six Awards 
2024 Utah Film Critics Association (UFCA) Nominations 
2024 Black Reel Awards Nominations: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘The Piano Lesson’ Lead