Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Baby Boy” at 25
Robert and Odie talk John Singleton’s underrated 2001 drama for its 25th anniversary.
Black Writers Week
Hard Knocks and Rebirth in the Bayou: Alfre Woodard in “Passion Fish”
An appreciation of the career peak of one of our best actresses.
Finnegan’s Foursome
“Finnegan’s Foursome” could be an endurance test for those who only know Arnold Palmer from mixing tea and lemonade.
Apple TV’s “Sugar” Reaches for the Stars in Grounded, Moving Second Season
A meaningful examination of loneliness in the modern age.
Voicemails for Isabelle
“Voicemails for Isabelle” has a high emotional IQ, a romantic journey you’ll want to follow, and a real sense of the lunacy that makes life hilarious.
Girls Like Girls
“Girls Like Girls” is the kind of coming-of-age film that’s just quiet enough to avoid the loud, broad cliches of the genre.
Maddie’s Secret
It matches its bite with embrace, simultaneously cradling the personalities caught in the crossfire of persona-driven capitalism.
Shoot the People
The film benefits from Harriman’s portfolio, assembling a plot put together by the cast and crew’s collective compassion.
Uncomfortable Truths: “Set It Off,” “Girl 6,” and “Naked Acts” at 30
As Black cinema experienced a renaissance in the mid-’90s, three films made space for the Black female experience.
Black Writers Week 2026: Table of Contents
A rundown of every piece we’re publishing for this year’s Black Writers Week.
Leviticus
“Leviticus,” a romantic horror, experiments with the idea that one’s desires can become their worst fears.
Radical Whimsy: Exploring the Creative Mind of Boots Riley
An ode to one of the most creative filmmakers working today.
What is the State of the Black Movie Star?
A look at how Blackness has been used on screen that compares Zendaya’s choices with the career of Sidney Poitier.
When Sci-fi Was Horny: “Logan’s Run” at 50
A look back at the dystopian whiteness of the sci-fi classic, now half a century old.
Cinematic Albums of the 2020s: Music That Feels Like a Movie
An ode to the best albums of the decade that play like movies.
