Willie Mays: The Greatest to Ever Play
On the legendary ball player who changed the face of baseball.
Albany Road Interview: Christine Swanson and Renée Elise Goldsberry
Director and screenwriter Christine Swanson talks to the acclaimed actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry about her career and their latest collaboration, “Albany Road.”
It’s About Reshaping: David Kirkman on Underneath: The Children of the Sun
With his film “Underneath: The Children of the Sun,” David Kirkman is reimagining Afrofuturism.
Marvel’s Black Villain Era
Almost every MCU villain in 2023 was Black. Why? And what does that mean for the MCU going forward?
Black Out: The Disappearance of Black Couples in Advertising
On how rarely we see Black couples in TV advertising.
What is the Dune of Your Dreams: Holding Time and Space for Quinta, Ego, Maya, Kristen, Michelle, and Renée
Fancasting the sci-fi franchise dreams of The Hollywood Reporter’s Emmy Roundtable.
The Shield vs. The Wire
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
Producing Visual Anthropology
On the intent and artistry of visual anthropology.
The Growing Exploration of Masculinity and Vulnerability in Media
On how representations of masculinity in film and TV are changing.
58th KVIFF Welcomes Viggo Mortensen, Steven Soderbergh, Clive Owen, And More
The 58th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to welcome Viggo Mortensen, Steven Soderbergh, Clive Own, Daniel Brühl and more.
Juneteenth Film Festival Returns For A Powerful Second Year
In its second year, Kansas City, Missouri’s Juneteenth Film Festival aims to go bigger.
Have An Original Screenplay? Write it as a Novel!
Advice for aspiring screenwriters: Write the book first.
Hollywood Continues to Fail Its Black Final Girls
Black characters in horror continue to suffer.
GTA San Andreas and the Legacy of Playing as a Black Guy in Video Games
A look at the impact of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, 20 years after its release, from someone who was there.
The Case for a Content Warning for Bad Policing
We warn viewers about sex and violence, why not bad policing?
Catching a Blackfamous White Whale on Broadway: Purlie Victorious Comes Home
On the arc of the 1961 play by Ossie Davis, recently revived with Leslie Odom, Jr.
Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk Wild Wild West at 25
With “Wild Wild West” turning 25-years-old, Odie Henderson and Robert Daniels discuss the film’s complicated legacy.
You Ready To Be the King?: Fresh Turns 30
On the 30th anniversary of Boaz Yakin’s brilliant drama.
Black Writers Week 2024: Table of Contents
A collection of our writing from June 17-23, 2024, all by Black critics and authors.
How Women of Color Are Shifting the Narrative
On the recent impact of Black women in pop culture.