classic Black movies
Chicago has a long history of being a go-to destination for Hollywood films. Take a look at 20 that truly show the Windy City at its finest.
Representation matters, especially on the big screen; it’s why black cinema is so important. The fabric of these films not only showcases incredible talent—both in front of and behind the camera—but also highlights the complexities of Black life, love, joy, and struggles in ways that mainstream Hollywood often overlooks. RELATED: Theaters Are Back: The 25 Biggest […]
You just never know who could end up pairing up in a rom-com when it comes to Hollywood. Take Method Man and Kelly Rowland for example. Two-and-a-half decades ago, the Wu-Tang Clan rapper was riding high off his first feature film, How High, so much so that he dissed Kelly and the girls of Destiny’s […]
With big names on the soundtrack for 'The Color Purple' musical reboot, we revisited some of the best music moments in Black cinema history.
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.
Eddie Murphy’s highly anticipated sequel to his hit ’80s comedy Coming 2 America has added Wesley Snipes to the cast that already includes Arsenio Hall and comedian Michael Blackson. The original film follows Murphy as Prince Akeem from the fictional African nation, Zamunda, as he sets off on a journey to Queens, New York, to himself a […]
Sanaa Lathan is opening up about her miserable experience working on Love & Basketball considered one of the best sports rom-coms ever. Co-starring Omar Epps and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the story centers on a young Black couple navigating the challenging worlds of romance and athletics. In a new interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith, Lathan […]
The royal family of Zamunda is making a triumphant return!