Megan Good and Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix take on the topic of child sex trafficking in a new, chilling Lifetime movie, “Buying Back My...
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It’s officially cozy season, so in celebration of the holidays, here are 10 classic Black movies that will spice up your holidays and bring in the...
The Marvels, directed by Nia DaCosta, continues the story of Carol Danvers also known as Captain Marvel, portrayed by Brie Larson. A female-led...
Entertainment News, Television, The Reel Effect
Spike Lee Fellow Quentin Anderson Snags Rights to Former FBI’s Most Wanted, Winfred Wade Payne, In Reimagined Blaxploitation Series Adaptation
“Life of Payne” is a riveting memoir about a bank robber, revolutionary, father, and Black Panther party financier, Winfred Wade Payne. In his...
Recently, venture capital fund “The Fearless Fund” has been taken to court and accused of “reverse racism” by conservative lobbyist Edward Blum. The...
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New Documentary Featuring The People’s President, Bobi Wine, Premieres on Hulu
National Geographic’s documentary film, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, grippingly illustrates the story of a musician turned political...
November is here, and you know what that means – it’s time for a brand-new lineup of exciting movies and TV series to grace your screens...
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Director Sultan Ali Jr. Explores Hip Hop And Time-travel In Short Film ‘The Next Stop’
This interview has been condensed and edited for the consideration of length and importance. Doubt is one of the most crippling emotions we as humans...
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The Seduction of the Urban Black Spectacle: Sukihana With The Good “Good” and the Shattering of the Looking Glass Self
Over the years, black entertainers have struggled to exist under the exploitative eye of the mainstream American media. Recently, rapper, reality...
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The Nun II Supercharges the International Box Office with this Catholic Thriller
The Nun II takes another horrifying dip into the paranormal for the second rendition of The Nun franchise. Directed by Micheal Chaves, who also...