Black Films

With the New Year just days away, we look back at 2023 on the film side by selecting our favorite performances in Black Hollywood.

As Will Smith confirms a sequel to 'I Am Legend' alongside Michael B. Jordan, we thought of 15 dream casting pairs we'd like to see on film.

The holiday season wouldn't be complete without a little soul! Peep our definitive list of the 25 best Black Christmas films ever made.

We hit up the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, and best believe that some amazing Black stories on film are coming our way!

As Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion show interest in a 'B.A.P.S.' remake, we look back at 20 classic buddy films in the history of Black cinema.

Take a look at 7 classic Black films beloved by the whole community that we wouldn't mind seeing get the prequel treatment.

Essence has chosen Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay for its March 2017 cover celebrating Women’s History Month. Pausing from her adaptation of the popular children’s book A Wrinkle in Time, the acclaimed filmmaker shot the cover two days before Christmas, fresh off a flight from northern California. Inside, DuVernay chats about everything from her Oscar-nominated documentary […]

Matt Damon's politically incorrect standpoint on diversity has added to the ongoing conversation of racial inequality in Hollywood.

Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy & Morris Chestnut‘s big screen thriller “The Perfect Guy” finally hit theaters on September 11 and now the leading lady is…

Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy & Morris Chestnut’s big screen thriller “The Perfect Guy” finally hit theaters on September 11 and now the leading lady is…

Chile, while we were already planning to see Chocolate City, in anticipation of its May 22nd release in theaters, this trailer right here got us feeling some…

Mark those calendars for Sunday, May 16, because you’re going to want to witness why Queen Latifah just might score an Emmy nod for her…