SXSW 2021: 12 Films We Can’t Wait to See
A small peek ahead at the films we’re excited to check out as part of this year’s virtual festival.
Festivals & Awards
Why Representation Won’t Bring Change to the Oscars
On the failures of the Academy this morning to represent the diverse quality of Black cinema in 2020.
David Fincher’s Mank Leads 93rd Oscar Nominees with 10
A look at this year’s historic Oscar nominations.
The World of Cinema from Your Couch: An Overview of Berlinale 2021
A recap of the mostly virtual 2021 Berlin Film Festival.
Five Unforgettable Rising Actresses of 2020
On five female newcomers making waves this awards season.
Women Take Top Prizes at Critics Choice Awards
A report on the Critics Choice Awards with a focus on the female winners.
Mr. Soul! Nominated for Three NAACP Image Awards, Debuts Exclusive Music Video for Show Me Your Soul by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway
An article about Melissa Haizlip’s acclaimed documentary Mr. Soul! being nominated for three NAACP Image Awards and debuting the exclusive music video for “Show Me Your Soul” by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.
How This Year’s Golden Globes Could Impact Award Season
Here are some observations about how this year’s Golden Globes could impact other voting entities.
Jane Fonda and Norman Lear to Receive Honorary Awards at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on February 28th
An article about Jane Fonda and Norman Lear receiving honorary awards at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, February 28th.
The 2020 Frontrunners for Best Picture
A look at the films most likely to be nominated for Best Picture.
Master Storyteller T. Shawn Taylor to Host Workshop on March 6th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about the upcoming virtual filmmaking workshop hosted by master storyteller T. Shawn Taylor on March 6th as part of the No Malice Film Contest.
Filmmaker Pamela Sherrod Anderson to Host Workshop on February 27th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about the upcoming filmmaking workshop hosted by director Pamela Sherrod Anderson on February 27th as part of the No Malice Film Contest by the Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Foundation.
Oscar-Nominated Documentarian Steve James to Host Workshop on February 20th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about the upcoming virtual workshop hosted by filmmaker Steve James on February 20th as part of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Foundation and The Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation’s No Malice Film Contest.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise to Screen February 11th and Director Rita Coburn to Host Workshop on February 13th as Part of No Malice Film Contest
An article about two upcoming virtual events for the No Malice Film Contest: a screening of “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” on February 11th and a workshop with director Rita Coburn on February 13th.
Sundance 2021: All Light, Everywhere, Users, Rebel Hearts, Bring Your Own Brigade
A dispatch from virtual Sundance on four documentaries of disparate style.
Sundance 2021: The Sparks Brothers, Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir, Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided to Go For It, Ailey
A dispatch from virtual Sundance on four documentaries about creative spirits.
Sundance 2021: Luzzu, Hive, Fire in the Mountains, One for the Road
Our final dispatch from the World Dramatic section of this year’s Sundance.
Sundance 2021: Cusp, Street Gang, Philly D.A.
A review of three documentaries of very different style and substance from Sundance.
Sundance 2021: The Pink Cloud, The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet, El Planeta
Reviews of three films from the World Dramatic Competition program of the Sundance Film Festival.
