The Disappointment of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Film
Somehow, the invisibility was supposed to shed for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Here she was, a Gay Black fat blues singer from the early 20th century and clobbere... Read More...
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The Duality of Disney-Pixar’s film Soul
I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to an older fish and says: “I’m trying to find this thing they call the ocean.” “The ocean?” the older fish says, “... Read More...
SMITHSONIAN’S SACRED CINEMA: GODCHILD’S TRANSCENDENTAL MUSICAL MEDITATION
TRANSCENDENTAL MUSICAL MEDITATION ON DUKE ELLINGTON, LOUIS ARMSTRONG, MILES DAVIS, JOHN COLTRANE AG Rojas’ short Godchild is an impressionistic ce... Read More...
3 Black Stories Coming to Netflix Just In Time For Social Distancing
As we learn more about COVID-19, the realization that social-distancing may continue for weeks, even months, is really sinking in. Americans everywhere are tryi... Read More...
Netflix Rolls Out More Original African Series, Films
Netflix is showing major love to Africa this year with its rollout of new and original films and series. From African showrunners to actors and authentic lan... Read More...
How These 4 Power Playing Women Changed T.V. And Film
Four women are proving they don't need an Academy Award to make their mark on the film industry. During the Feb. 7 Uptown Ventures Group event called the Le... Read More...
Who Shot Ghost?!
NuOrigins Magazine Who Shot Ghost?
If you haven't seen the latest episode of Power on Starz don't read this post.
The latest episode of Power l... Read More...
Outdoor Film Screenings of Black Films in NYC
Outdoor film screenings are taking the city by storm. As a tradition, many of the parks across the city are hosting free outdoor film screenings. Now, midwa... Read More...
Tiffany Haddish Postpones Atlanta Show over Georgia Abortion Law
Tiffany Haddish postponed her upcoming comedy show in Atlanta due to Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion law. The “Girls Trip” breakout star sent a notice to tick... Read More...
Gayle King on Becoming the Face of ‘CBS News’
Gayle King has had a momentous few months in a career that is still reaching new heights in the aftermath of becoming the face of CBS News. "I am now a part ... Read More...
New Streaming Platform Simplifies Diversity
By Erin O'Gorman Remember Natalie Woods white lady Spanish accent in West Side Story? Or Mickey Rooney’s yellow tinted, prosthetic eyed, fake toothed charact... Read More...
Ava DuVernay and ‘The Exonerated Five’ Talk #WhenTheySeeUs With Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey interviewed Ava DuVernay director and the Exonerated Five for a discussion about the renewed interest in the Central Park case Sunday. https:/... Read More...
Movie Review: ‘See You Yesterday’
See You Yesterday Review By Karla Natera What would you do if you could travel back in time, just for a day? Netflix’s ‘See You Yesterday’ is a film of o... Read More...
Octavia Spencer Leaves ‘Sassy Black Woman’ Stereotype in Horror Movie ‘MA’
Oscar Winner Octavia Spencer welcomed leaving behind the “sassy black woman” role in the horror film MA. Spencer is the lead in the psychological thriller th... Read More...
