Theaters are sure to be packed this weekend when Tyler Perry’s “Tempation” hits theaters nationwide. Starring Jurnee Smollett (“The Great Debaters,” “Friday Night Lights”) Lance Gross and Robbie Jones the movie is a relevant look at the temtpations that can threaten even a solid relationship. Erykah Badu continues her tour around the country performing the […]
Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut together? Sounds like a date movie that works for both the guy and the girl. Count us in. Their movie “The Call” opens this weekend. Rihanna and Alicia Keys are on tour and Beyonce’s on TV. And of course, for those of you that are into the NCAA Tournament, March […]
Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut together can only mean one thing – both male and female movie fans will get their money’s worth in theaters this weekend. Berry and Chestnut are onscreen together in “The Call” where Berry plays a 911 operator who must outwit a sadistic killer. Chestnut has also made his fans happy […]
When you hear that a football star has written and produced a movie, you’re probably not thinking it’s one you should run out and see. Well, Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker Terrell Suggs might be the exception. With a fresh Super Bowl ring in hand, maybe an Oscar is next? Well, no, but his movie “The […]
The 2002 Oscars was one for the history books as three black actors–Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Sidney Poitier–were awarded golden statuettes. Denzel walked away with his first Best Actor win for the uber-gritty crime drama “Training Day” directed by music director turned filmmaker Antoine Fuqua. You would think studio executives would be lining up to snatch up the […]
The team at “Good Morning America” and Reader’s Digest want to enhance your next movie theater experience. They’ve tapped into the minds of movie theater employees on secrets like how to save money, the best movies snacks and even how to get away with a free double-feature. That infamous theater smell –The popcorn actually contains […]
For decades, people have gathered into theaters around the country to escape the stresses of everyday life. We love our movies. And in recent years, we've had some blockbusters, putting African-Americans on the big screen and grossing hundreds of millions of dollars. Check out Nielsen's top 10 ranked African-American-themed movies. See if your favorite raked […]
There was no red carpet filled with celebrities posing for photos, no snarky commentary by commentators about designer duds, but the Run & Shoot Filmworks annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival at Martha’s Vineyard has been the must-attend events each summer for 10 years. The brainchild of Floyd and Stephanie Rance, the annual festival […]
“Beasts of the Southern Wild” is beautifully shot and engages us quickly. The film tells the story of what one might call “American backwoods bayou folk”, living in poverty that rivals parts of Africa. But Director Benh Zeitlin’s tale focuses less on economics and much more on character. And somehow cinematographer Amy Vincent is able […]
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