The Perfect Guy, a film that dominated the box office this past weekend is a black film with an appealing cast and a story that for all intents and purposes would draw a hefty crowd that would comprise of a mostly black audience. Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy and Morris Chestnut have enjoyed a relatively successful career but their ability garner replicate that success in mainstream movies hasn’t been an easy feat despite their lengthy and substantial resumes.
Actor David Oyelowo is continuing his trek through award season maze as he is being feted for his remarkable portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma.
The SAG Awards on Sunday night presented the standard fare that we have come to expect from award shows- but just when things seemed stuck in stagnancy, a miracle happened.
Actress Viola Davis is having a moment and the spotlight seems to be shining more brightly these days, thanks to her well-deserved Oscar nomination for her moving performance in last summer’s surprise hit The Help.
It’s that time of year again! Vanity Fair magazine is back with its Special 18th Anniversary Collector’s Edition that features the rising young talents who seem to be on their way to hopefully long and fulfilling careers.
The usual suspects gathered for another start-studded ceremony to celebrate the past year’s best performances.
Star of the upcoming Hunger Games and industry ingénue, Jennifer Lawrence had the pleasure of announcing the Oscar nominees along side Tom Sherak, who happens to the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The Industry’s elite gathered to officially kick off award season, from the fashion to the winners, last night definitely lived up to all the hype and excitement.
Comedic genius Ricky Gervais, was back ready to entertain and effortlessly call out the rich and famous for being rich and famous.
From Viola Davis’ poignant acceptance speech after edging out The Iron Lady’s Meryl Streep to snag The Best Actress award for The Help, to Octavia Spencer’s stunned recognition after she was announced Best Supporting Actress for the same film, the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards certainly had its share of dramatic moments.
Award season is officially in full gear and the SAG Awards nominations are helping to get this long awaited party started.