The Association of Black Women Historians have released a statement criticizing the controversial new movie, “The Help,” which tells the story of African American maids in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1950’s and 1960s. Entertainment Weekly reports: “Despite efforts to market the book and the film as a progressive story of triumph over racial injustice, The […]
LOS ANGELES — Famed director of Star Wars George Lucas has announced he will be producing a movie on the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen are the African American flying brigade that fought in World War II. After delays, the movie called “Red Tails,” has finally been given a release date of January 2012 and […]
Last Firday at the Anthology Theater in New York City, the controversial hip hop Mockumentary (Mock Documentary), “Monkey Gang: The Mockumentary” was shown in New York City to a packed house. The crowd laughed throughout the whole movie and got the message about the satire and parody of negativity in hip hop culture. After the […]
The new X-Men movie, “X-Men, First Class” is out and many people are noting its political undertones and racial metaphors. Still, X-Men is still not the only SciFi movie based on racism 1. X Men (The Civil Rights Movement) Stan Lee has admitted that the world of the X-Men was partially based on the Civil […]
The T.D. Jakes produced “Jumping The Broom” leapt over expectations this weekend with an opening of over $13 million. The class-conscious comedy movie was only expected to open up with between $8-10 million in sales. While Tyler Perry seemed to have the Black marriage/comedy market in a stranglehold, Jakes appears to be a player now […]
Famed actor Mel Gibson is the topic of choice this afternoon as reports of his recent interview that showcased the thespian in an extremely honest and soul-barring spotlight. Gibson opened up about the aftermath of his rants to ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva and actually declared he didn’t care if he’d ever act or be in front […]
Multi-talented actor, musician and comedian Jamie Foxx recently was a featured guest on The Gayle King Show. Listen and watch below in the hilarious clip where he tells Gayle how being known for music is different than being known for movies in the world of entertainment. Foxx sings live on the show and explains how […]
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From The Hollywood Reporter By Pamela McClintock and Tim Appelo When Kenneth Branagh cast Idris Elba as Heimdall in the upcoming summer tentpole Thor, a furious debate erupted among fanboys, with some insisting it was wrong for a black man to play a Nordic god. But the London-born actor has no patience for the debate. […]
NEW YORK- One month after releasing the first trailer for their movie “Monkey Gang” the fictitious Hip-Hop parody group is releasing a new trailer for their movie, “Monkey Gang: The Mockumentary.” The first trailer was featured on the number one Hip-Hop website in the world, WorldStarHipHop.com and quickly spread all over the internet. RELATED: 25 […]
It was 1997 when Love Jones premiered starring budding stars Larenz Tate and Nia Long, and almost 15 years later we’re still jonesin’ for the movie that came to be a definitive portrait of black love. Written and directed by Theodore Witcher, Love Jones was the first in a series of films in the late […]
If you’re lucky enough to have some vacation time stashed for the holidays you’re probably looking for something to do with your downtime. Here are some movies that are in theaters now and coming soon that should have you passing the popcorn into the New Year.
