The Shield vs. The Wire
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
Black Writers Week
The Growing Exploration of Masculinity and Vulnerability in Media
On how representations of masculinity in film and TV are changing.
58th KVIFF Welcomes Viggo Mortensen, Steven Soderbergh, Clive Owen, And More
The 58th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to welcome Viggo Mortensen, Steven Soderbergh, Clive Own, Daniel Brühl and more.
Juneteenth Film Festival Returns For A Powerful Second Year
In its second year, Kansas City, Missouri’s Juneteenth Film Festival aims to go bigger.
Have An Original Screenplay? Write it as a Novel!
Advice for aspiring screenwriters: Write the book first.
Hollywood Continues to Fail Its Black Final Girls
Black characters in horror continue to suffer.
GTA San Andreas and the Legacy of Playing as a Black Guy in Video Games
A look at the impact of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, 20 years after its release, from someone who was there.
The Case for a Content Warning for Bad Policing
We warn viewers about sex and violence, why not bad policing?
Catching a Blackfamous White Whale on Broadway: Purlie Victorious Comes Home
On the arc of the 1961 play by Ossie Davis, recently revived with Leslie Odom, Jr.
Naked Acts
It is triumphant, jarring and pulls its audience into an intimate storyline that demands to be witnessed.
Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk Wild Wild West at 25
With “Wild Wild West” turning 25-years-old, Odie Henderson and Robert Daniels discuss the film’s complicated legacy.
You Ready To Be the King?: Fresh Turns 30
On the 30th anniversary of Boaz Yakin’s brilliant drama.
Black Writers Week 2024: Table of Contents
A collection of our writing from June 17-23, 2024, all by Black critics and authors.
How Women of Color Are Shifting the Narrative
On the recent impact of Black women in pop culture.
Orphan Black: Echoes Stumbles Under the Weight of Its Predecessor
Orphan Black is back! Sorta.
The LightReel Film Festival Finishes Strong
A recap of the 5th LightReel Film Festival, recently concluded in D.C.
Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play.
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.
What My Mother Didn’t Tell Me About College
A personal reflection on the true value of college.
Film Festivals: A Place For Found Family & Cultivating Community
On the importance of film festivals (and the hurdles) for aspiring critics.
