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Director Trey Edward Shults and the movie’s cast members talk about the recent release of this milestone film. This emotional journey touches on many aspects of a 21st century African-American family on many levels which is aptly titled “WAVES.” This well-made movie covers the course of love and forgiveness, and how they come together after a tragic loss. A powerful …

The actual movie experience has been lackluster these days, what with competing sources such as streaming (Netflix, Hulu) and on demand. And does anyone still do DVD’s? These alternatives always seem to show the same type of content from comic book-based genre to horror to blockbuster action flicks. So, when a movie like “Harriet: Be Free or Die” comes out, …

“Amazing Grace” is a new movie starring Aretha Franklin, chronicling a 1972 concert. Since its release last month,  it has proven to be one of the more powerfully anticipated concert documentaries released to date. The film, produced by Byron Cage @ByronCage, Tirrell Whittley @TirrellWhittley, and Vaughn Franklin is historic on a couple levels. First, it was filmed in 1972, a …

It wasn’t long ago that professional athletes either starred in or headlined a movie. I’m referring to the 20th century transcending to the 21st century. Recently, we spoke to ESPN’s Robert “Scoop Jackson about his cameo in “Uncle Drew.” It’s a fine line between sports and Hollywood, but you can consider both to be entertainment. There’s been a handful of …

By now you know “What Men Want” has been released and doing great box office numbers. Considering this is a new slant on an old idea from “What Women Want,” there’s still much to be said about this movie, and Taraji P. Henson and Will Packer want to tell you about it. Taraji P. Henson stars in this rollicking comedy …

  https://youtu.be/EmQMyIbBVcs   GIANTS kicked off its Atlanta press and promotional tour with a special AUC screening hosted by Morehouse College Cinema, Television, & Emerging Media Studies Program (CTEMS) in partnership with Morehouse Safe Space organization. The evening started with an welcome delivered by Dr. Stephane Dunn, director of the Morehouse CTEMS program, before introducing GIANTS producer Takara Joseph and James Bland, creator and star of the series, to energize the …

First, let me clarify. The movie Black Panther @BLACKPANTHER is not about the revolutionary group that help bring about and instill African-American pride and worth. It is however, a revolutionary film that will instill a sense of pride in the African-American community because now We have heroes of substance that look like us. However, this story is not about the …

When you’re gone too soon, you change a lot of lives. What makes the mark of a true icon, however, is the body of work that elevates you in those people’s minds. This is true of Actor/Director/Producer Tommy Ford. As elevated nationally by his character “Tommy” on the successful long running TV sitcom Martin, it’s not surprising his success ran …

  There’s too much violence in the world, and it’s amazing that domestic violence and abuse is still prevalent in our society. This is a good reason and perfect timing for The Last Time, a new film about this subject. The film stars Reece Odum, Tiffany Hill, Wardell Richardson, Charmin Lee, DeEtta West,  Dilyara, Angelo Diaz and Tommy Ford. Sadly, …