The Reel Effect is thrilled to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent and stories from the 2023 Black Girls Film Camp cohort of teen directors. Over 200 young women...
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The DCU Knocks it Out the Park with First Latino Lead Superhero Blue Beetle Movie
Warner Brothers has finally begun to embrace more of its old school comic books with the first Latino Superhero to join the DCEU. While Blue Beetle isn’t a part of James...
Television Host Kool Kard Gives Advice On Navigating Entertainment Industry
In our monthly editorial column at The Reel Effect, we showcase narratives from experts in the fields of film, television, and media. Providing creators of color a...
A24 has another box office juggernaut on their hands with the bone chilling thriller Talk To Me, directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou. In this film we...
September has arrived so you know what that means! We’re back with a compiled list of entertaining films and TV series to add to your queue! If there are any other...
Surprising Box Office Sleeper “The Blackening” Brings Laughs to VOD
Based on a comedy central sketch by Dewayne Perkings, The Blackening has become a box office sleeper hit after its massively successful theatrical run! Making its debut...
During the streaming boom of 2020, we saw subscription video on demand (SVOD) and advertising based video on demand (AVOD) platforms spring up, seemingly overnight. With...
New Amazon Series by Boots Riley ‘I’m a Virgo’ Raises the Bar for Afro-surrealism
Image Source: Amazon Studios From Bill Cosby voiced AI programs to low rider miniature film sets, this new Amazon series I’m a Virgo is a satirical thrill ride. On...
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We are thrilled to share the incredible success of The Reel Effect TV’s recent event, the Gyrl Wonder Leadership Academy (GWLA)! This...
Unique Film Screening Showcases Short Films And Weed Vendors
The Reel Effect hosted its first 4/20 film screening on Thursday. Focused on highlighting filmmakers of color the event showcased nine short films...