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Cameroonian actress Chantal Nchako talks ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ and...
Let’s be honest: African women hit differently. There’s an entrepreneurial spirit that seems to run through their very DNA. Cameroonian actress Chantal Nchako is a prime example. She’s best known...
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‘Kaos’ — A modern ‘Odyssey’ of power and corruption, now on Netflix
Now streaming on Netflix is “Kaos,” a limited series where actor Jeff Goldblum takes on the role of Zeus, the King of the Gods. In this contemporary reimagining, both the character and the series...
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Natasha Rothwell, hilarious co-star of ‘Insecure,’ helms new Hulu comedy ‘How...
The title of Natasha Rothwell’s new Hulu original series, “How to Die Alone” (premiering Friday, Sept. 13), is jarring, to say the least. But, once you get past it, this is binge-worthy material for...
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Rehabilitation Through the Arts remains multi-act story following ‘Sing Sing’...
Throughout the film “Sing Sing,” characters “trust the process,” whether putting together a comedy production or challenging a wrongful conviction. Doubts are met with patience, even if the system...
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Unpacking the darkness: A review of Netflix’s ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik...
“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” now streaming on Netflix, has already sparked controversy, with the Menendez brothers themselves claiming inaccuracies and creative liberties that they...
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NYFF 2024: ‘Nickel Boys,’ ‘Blitz’ lead film fest’s standouts
I say it every year because it only becomes more true: one of the greatest perks of living in New York is the opportunity to attend the New York Film Festival (NYFF) at Lincoln Center, where some of...
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Academy Museum Gala raises $11M+, honors Hollywood icons, celebrates diversity
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recently held its fourth annual gala, raising over $11 million to support the museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including...
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‘I Am Ready, Warden’ — Smriti Mundhra’s unfiltered journey into redemption...
MTV Documentary Films’ powerful Oscar contender, I Am Ready, Warden, directed by Smriti Mundhra, takes viewers on an emotionally charged journey through the Texas death row system. Set to premiere on...
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Documentary ‘Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat’ director discusses his stunning film
Opening at Film Forum on Nov. 1, director Johan Grimonprez’s documentary “Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat” is a stunning achievement. Grimonprez weaves history, geopolitics, espionage, and music together...
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Compelling documentary tells the story of a Black rhythmic gymnast
The documentary film “Breaking Boundaries” explores the question “What does it feel like to be the only one in the room?” The young woman at the center of this question is former rhythmic gymnast...
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10 years after Chibok: Film shows mother’s fight for her son amid stigma
It’s been 10 years since Boko Haram, an Islamic militant group, kidnapped more than 270 Christian schoolgirls from a secondary school in Chibok, Nigeria. Some have been returned, but some mothers of...
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Cynthia Erivo shines in a spellbinding ‘Wicked’
This is not your great-grandmother’s version of “The Wizard of Oz” — and nor should it be.For over a century, “The Wizard of Oz” has captivated imaginations, blending epic battles between good and evil...
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‘Gladiator II’ returns to Rome with grandeur and glory
Back in the third century, Rome was the heart of the vast Roman Empire, and the Colosseum was the heart of the city. That’s where the rich, poor, and otherwise gathered for events. Gladiator fights....
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‘Wicked’ film adaptation is charming and fanciful
“Are we all born wicked?” It’s a trick question. The answer you give reflects your view of humanity. ‘Wicked’ film adaptation is charming and fancifulThat query is the theme of this charming and...
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Smriti Mundhra on justice, redemption, and making ‘I Am Ready, Warden’
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra is known for crafting deeply personal and thought-provoking stories, and her latest project, “I Am Ready, Warden,” is no exception. The short documentary, which...
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Colman Domingo, Danielle Deadwyler earn Spirit Award noms for ‘Sing Sing,’...
Colman Domingo’s performance in “Sing Sing” has earned him a well-deserved nomination for Best Lead Performance at the 40th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. The ceremony, which celebrates the...
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Boxer Claressa Shields’s life brought to the screen in “The Fire Inside”
It was the Olympic debut of women’s boxing. The summer of 2012, Claressa Shields was an unknown 17-year-old from Flint, Mich., who had endured abuse and poverty, but found a home in the boxing gym....
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Documentary ‘Breaking Boundaries’ raises issues of race and body image
After a screening of the documentary “Breaking Boundaries,” shown as part of the 32nd Annual African Diaspora Film Festival, panelists discussed some of the issues covered in the film. Nastasya...
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Free, online documentary film screening of ‘The Palestine Exception’
This Saturday, January 11, from noon to 2:30 p.m. the Connecticut-based Palestine Museum US will sponsor a free virtual screening of the documentary film “The Palestine Exception.”The film explores...
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Trace, ARDN team up to promote African diaspora and gender equality
“Imagine the power of a single voice echoing throughout the diaspora and the world, igniting change and inspiring action,” said Richard Gant, the Art, Culture, and Sports chair of the African...
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