By: Marques Crump As everybody is waxing nostalgic and heavily praising the movie Straight Outta Compton, I must admit that rehashing the legacy of NWA has produced conflict in my spirit. I’m still debating if I want to see the movie… Back in ’88 when I heard Eazy-E and NWA’s respective albums, my mind was blown! Growing up in hip hop’s glory days where the East Coast … [Read more...]
Hollywood Takes On Barack and Michele Obama’s First Kiss
Alas, it has begun. President and First Lady Barack and Michele Obama's first date will be recounted in a new movie to be released in 2016 currently titled "Southside With You." Starring Parker Sawyers as Barack Obama and Tika Sumpter as Michele, the film brings the couple's first date around the city of Chicago, and ultimately, their first kiss, to the big screen. I can't … [Read more...]
The Obama’s Love Story Movie! Guess Who is Playing Michelle Obama?
By Jada Gomez-Lacayo It’s no simple feat to take on a role as one of the most powerful and respected women in the world, but Tika Sumpter is up for the challenge. The actress will star (who is also executive producer) as First Lady Michelle Obama in the upcoming film, Southside With You. And in order to tap into the First Lady’s brilliance, she’s literally hitting the … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Why Beyond The Lights Goes Beyond my Expectations
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a screening of the upcoming movie, 'Beyond the Lights' starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker. I'd seen the previews and was only mildly intersted in checking out. When I found out that the director, Gina Prince-Bythewood is the genius behind one of my all time favorite movies 'Love and Basketball' as well as the Secret Life of Bees, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Official Trailer for “No Good Deed” Starring Idris Elba & Taraji P. Henson
If you are hoping to see two of your favorite Black actors play a role a bit different than anything they’ve played before, you are in luck. Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson will both star in the psychological thriller, No Good Deed. In the film, Elba plays a criminal who escapes police custody and ends up crashing his car into a tree near Henson’s home. He breaks into the … [Read more...]
A ‘Good Times’ Movie May Be Coming to a Theater Near You
What could be more “Dyn-o-mite" than catching an episode of Good Times on television? How about a movie? No need to re-read that. You saw clearly. Yes, a Good Times movie! Should we be excited or should we be concerned? Is making a “feature film” even a good idea? According to Deadline, as reported by our favorite film blog Shadow & Act, Sony Pictures and Scott Rudin … [Read more...]
School Fails to Cast Any Black Students to Star in Their Rendition of ‘The Wiz’
Would you be upset if a theatrical rendition of a historically black film or play was done only the leading characters weren’t black? It has happened at a New York High School whose production of The Wiz won’t include any of their black students in the leading or supporting roles. For those of you who aren't familiar with The Wiz, it was the black version of The Wonderful … [Read more...]
Program Alert: Lifetime to Air Betty & Coretta Starring Mary J. Blige and Angela Bassett
It’s been said for years that behind every great man there is a great woman. Is there truth behind this saying? I would say so. Is it always true? I can’t argue that it is. But, I can argue that some of our greatest male leaders have been fortunate enough to lead with the strength of a good woman standing by their side. That’s one of the reasons why our nation is so in love … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Must See Short Film – Does Your Spouse Feel Invisible?
When was the last time you told your wife she was beautiful or your husband that he was handsome? When was the last time you saw your spouse’s eyes light up when you walked into the room? Created by the "Marriage Pressure Points" ministry, the short film titled Invisible forces viewers to reflect on their own marriages and perhaps ask themselves the same questions. While we … [Read more...]
VIDEO: New Behind-The-Scenes Featurette With The Cast Of “The Help”
A new featurette about "The Help" hit the web recently, giving a more in-depth look at the story and the characters. The always-fierce Viola Davis (one of our favorite black and married celebs) gives a commanding performance as Aibileen, the southern maid with the courage to tell her own story in spite of the volatile racial climate. Are you planning to check this out when … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Jumping The Broom Trailer 2011 HD
Coming May 6th 2011 is the TD Jakes produced film "Jumping The Broom." The All-Star cast includes: Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Mike Epps, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, DeRay Davis, Julie Bowen, Romeo Miller, Gary Dourdan, Pooch Hall, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Valarie Pettiford. SYNOPSIS: Jumping The Broom focuses on a weekend wedding in … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Valentine’s at The Senator Recap
On one historic night The Movement (Blackandmarriedwithkids.com), The Voice (Marcell and The Truth) and The Poet (Natalie Stewart AKA The Floacist) came together for the ULTIMATE LOVE experience at Baltimore's historic Senator Theatre. Guest were treated to an experience like none other. They first viewed our upcoming film You Saved Me (https://yousavedmemovie.com) then were … [Read more...]