Sarah Shahi Shines in Netflix’s Repetitively Provocative Sex/Life
A review of the series Sex/Life, premiering June 25 on Netflix.
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Disney+’s The Mysterious Benedict Society Plays Tedious Mind Games
A review of the new Disney+ series, premiering on June 25.
The Films of Cocaine Noir
It might have been morning in America, but it was permanently midnight in these films.
A Look Back at Tribeca 2021: The Narrative Features
A look at the narrative features that premiered at this year’s Tribeca Festival.
A Look Back at Tribeca 2021: The Documentary Features
A look back at the documentaries that premiered at this year’s Tribeca Festival.
The 18th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival Streams Through June 24th at Facets
An article about the 18th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival, streaming through June 24th at Facets.
Forget the Alamo: The Silver Anniversary of Lone Star
The best film ever set in Texas, with the deepest understanding of Texas.
Reintroducing Sparks: Edgar Wright and Russell and Ron Mael on The Sparks Brothers
An interview with Edgar Wright and musical duo Ron and Russell Mael about their new documentary celebrating 50 years of Sparks.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2021: When Plans Run Counter to People by Cody Benjamin
An essay by Cody Benjamin about Moneyball, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Why I Chose Family Law Over Business Law
An essay from Andre Hammel, Esq., about how his new alternative system in family law helps to advocate for a better co-parenting outcome.
Doc10 Festival 2021: Three Highlights of a Powerful Year
Three of the best films from the excellent 2021 edition of Doc10.
Mark Harris Joins The Media Lounge to Discuss White People Money
A chance to hear Chicago filmmaker Mark Harris discuss the production of his latest, White People Money, with the Media Lounge Podcast.
Juneteenth Becomes Our Nation’s Second Official Independence Day
An article about the historic Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery
A Letter to Roger Ebert from a Former Ebert Fellow
A former Ebert Fellow writes Roger Ebert a letter to close out Black Writers Week.
Family Speaks the Truth: A New Documentary about Sojourner Truth as told by her Descendants
On a new documentary project about the legacy of Sojourner Truth, abolitionist and suffragist for women’s rights.
The Bond Between Parent and Child in Zack Snyder’s Justice League
A feature on what Justice League means to me.
Reprise: The Evolution of Afrofuturism: Black Power, Black Love, Black Superheroes and Magic
Afrofuturism panel discussion for Black Writers Week, featuring distinguished guests: Steven Barnes, Dr. John Jennings, Ytasha Womack and moderator Tananarive Due.
Whose Gaze: A Roundtable of Black Film Critics at the Movies
The second panel for Black Writers Week, featuring film critics Sarah-Tai Black, Emmanuel Noisette, Tambay Obenson, Reginald Ponder, Carla Renata, Gil Robertson, Kathia Woods and moderator Chaz Ebert.
The Tanning of Hollywood: Reimagining Equity and Inclusion as a Pinnacle Measure of Cinematic and Theatrical Excellence
The first panel for Black Writers Week, featuring Jon Carr, Shawn Edwards, Karen Horne, JaNeika James, JaSheika James, Troy Pryor, and Rebecca Ford.
