In the midst of what most have classified as a mental breakdown, which tends to plague self-professed geniuses from time to time, Rapper turned designer turned Kardashian – Kanye West is still reminding fans why his prolific delivery is second to none.
12 Years A Slave scribe John Ridley has been enjoying the success of his Emmy-winning and critically acclaimed series, American Crime and things are about to get even better for the man who famously butted heads with famed director, Steve McQueen over ownership of the script for the film that won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2014 and also garnered an award for Ridely based on the brilliantly constructed screenplay.
12 Years a Slave nabbed best picture at this year’s Oscars and famed director, Steve McQueen is ready to tackle his next project which will reportedly be a heist thriller based on the popular British series, Widows.
HBO seems to be on it’s way back from creative hiatus as it enlists the help of 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen for a new pilot, Codes of Conduct.
The logline seems to hint at the very themes that helped make Six Degrees of Separation starring a much younger and less experienced Will Smith a critical success.
Boxes of pizzas star clustered selfies, and emotionally charged speeches, all helped to heighten the hysterics and dramatic elements on display at the 86th Academy Awards ceremony last night.
The self-appointed selfie of the night!
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o blew us away with her stunning performance in Steve McQueen’s latest masterpiece, 12 Years a Slave, and now she is reaping the rewards of all her hard work.
There is an interesting write up in The Hollywood Reporter that recognizes the success black films have been experiencing lately, and the observations are weighed heavily on their impressive box office numbers. The Best Man Holiday, is the latest film to reemphasize this trend, thanks to a solid opening this past week, and the numbers are only getting higher.
2013 is definitely ending on a high note when it comes to the caliber of films that were doled out this year and filed under the Black Cinema genre.
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Actress Adepero Oduye is a relevant player in an industry that demands the best and challenges your self-preservation.
In 2011 Oduye flexed her acting chops and won rave reviews for her affecting portrayal of an African-American teenager who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she embraces her lesbian identity.
Now that we’ve bid Adieu to 2012, its time to focus on the New Year and all the goodies that will be on display courtesy of our favorite directors and accompanying performers.