“The path of the One is made by many.” —The Oracle, The Matrix films Be it a social media post, an academic essay, a news article, or a novella, many of my readers know that I am very prone to include profound quotes in my work. A number of those quotes have guided me and … More And I Quote
Over on OUTvoices I explain why the sci-fi short film Dispel is a game changer in terms of artistry, storytelling, Black triumph and Black Excellence. I also take a moment to give praise honor and glory to Perfection herself: The Goddess known as Gina Torres. And now our feature presentation….
Looking for some great films to watch? Well you’re in luck. It’s that time again where I list the top films of the past year. The selections this year were a bit anemic but the ones chosen certainly stood out. For a film to be selected for this list, it has to pass my Media … More The Best Films of 2019
WELL, WELL!!!! Three guesses who offers an analysis on the genius of the Maleficent film series over on 30 Up. And now, our feature presentation.
Over on Black Girl Nerds I explain why the Marvel Cinematic Universe doesn’t deserve praise for diversity. At least not yet anyway. And now, our feature presentation.
Making my return to 30UP, I list seven exemplary and underrated LGBTQ films that everyone needs to watch. And now our feature presentation.
So for the past few months I’ve been working on a few projects, one of which I’m excited and humbled to finally announce. Making my debut over at 30 Up, today I sit down with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Independent Filmmaker Robert S. Evans and get his thoughts on everything from pursuing … More For The Movies: An Interview With Indie Filmmaker Robert S. Evans
Awhile back I was watching Hollywood Unlocked and Michael Jai White was the guest. I’ve been a fan of White and his body…….of work for most of my life ;-). However this was one of the first times I got the opportunity to hear him discuss a number of topics at length. To say I … More The Sinister White Lie About Black Films
“Come with every wound and every man you’ve ever loved; every lie you’ve ever told and whatever it is that keeps you up at night. Every mouth you’ve punched in, all the blood you’ve ever tasted. Come with every enemy you’ve ever made and all the family you’ve ever buried and every dirty thing you’ve … More Epiphany
2018 was definitely the year of #BlackExcellence on the big screen. A phenomenon transpired with the release of one specific film and in conjunction with other movies resulted in a cultural shift that will continue to shape the entertainment, social, political, planetary landscape for years to come. 2018 was a reminder why representation matters and … More The Best Films of 2018
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