For so many years when I’d imagine cowboys, I’d clearly see the hat, the boots, and a gun. My mom would have “Walker, Texas Ranger” or “Gunsmoke” playing in the...
Author - Marissa Zeno
Marissa is a senior writer from Louisiana here at TheReelEffect.tv! She’s worked on several articles over the past two years and enjoys using her skills to cover entertaining and engaging stories. Be sure to catch up on her recent articles and more here on the website!
Film, Television, The Reel Effect
Telling Stories Begged to Be Told Featuring Nia DaCosta and Michaela Coel
To be at the intersection of being a Black woman is to always be criticized, misunderstood, or misrepresented. Although, it does get frustrating, there are countless...
Television, The Reel Effect, TRE Exclusive, Video
World Wide Nate Fluellen Discusses New Travel Show And Finding Black Utopia!
As summer comes to an end, we’ll soon be swapping our beach getaways and sunny vacations for hot chocolate and warm blankets. Lucky for us we interviewed Nate Fluellen...
In support of Black Business Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight a couple of Black owned businesses specific to the film industry! Take a look… CC...
Most known for his edgy, and complex acting career Michael Kenneth Williams began his journey into the entertainment industry as a dancer. Although he did have a rough...
As the film and television industry continues to strive for more diversity and inclusion, we thought it might be time to spotlight some up-and-coming directors who...
Editorial, Resources, Television, The Reel Effect, TRE Exclusive
Pose On FX Assistant Director, Larry McGee, Talks Filming Final Season And New Directing Role
Live, work, POSE! On May 17th 2018 FX premiered the instantly iconic series Pose. Created by Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock, the series followed the lives of several...
Since the beginning, music festivals have been the pinnacle of community and celebration; music, style, and talent across all mediums. In his directorial debut Amir...
Pride is defined as “a high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority.” For some, June is much more than rainbows and parades, and...
Film, Special Events, Television, The Reel Effect
Happy Father’s Day! Notable Single Fathers in Film and Television
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s the time of year where we show thanks and appreciation for all the father figures in our lives. In this list, we give special shout outs...