The Shield vs. The Wire
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
On how representations of masculinity in film and TV are changing.
The 58th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to welcome Viggo Mortensen, Steven Soderbergh, Clive Own, Daniel Brühl and more.
In its second year, Kansas City, Missouri’s Juneteenth Film Festival aims to go bigger.
Advice for aspiring screenwriters: Write the book first.
Black characters in horror continue to suffer.
A look at the impact of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, 20 years after its release, from someone who was there.
We warn viewers about sex and violence, why not bad policing?
On the arc of the 1961 play by Ossie Davis, recently revived with Leslie Odom, Jr.
It is triumphant, jarring and pulls its audience into an intimate storyline that demands to be witnessed.
With “Wild Wild West” turning 25-years-old, Odie Henderson and Robert Daniels discuss the film’s complicated legacy.
On the 30th anniversary of Boaz Yakin’s brilliant drama.
A collection of our writing from June 17-23, 2024, all by Black critics and authors.
On the recent impact of Black women in pop culture.
Orphan Black is back! Sorta.
A recap of the 5th LightReel Film Festival, recently concluded in D.C.
Harris takes an avant-garde approach to his storytelling, making the film more of an exploration of his creative process than the stage play itself.
A personal reflection on the true value of college.
On the importance of film festivals (and the hurdles) for aspiring critics.