blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with McKinley Belcher III to talk HBO series ‘We Own This City’. Belcher talks about his unexpected journey into acting, getting to know the city of Baltimore, his passion for music and much, much more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! About ‘We Own […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with director and filmmaker Sabaah Folayan, and Chicago high school student Brandon Jones to talk “Look At Me: XXXTENTACION”, a film that documents the life, music, and struggles of Jahseh Onfroy, also known as XXXTENTACION. Onfroy was just a teenager when his career took off, and is considered the […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Shaunie O’Neal to talk the tenth season of her hit reality tv series VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives’. O’Neal also serves as executive producer of the show, and offers insight into how she remains impartial, cast selection, and the discernment necessary to know who your real friends are. Check out […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Michael Blackson & Rada, Claudia Jordan & KJ to talk VH1 reality show ‘Couple’s Retreat’. The couples talk about their reasons for joining the cast, opening up the world to their relationships, and more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think! Check out the […] More
Nick Young talks ‘Couples Retreat’ with blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona. Young aka ‘Swaggy P’ sat down to discuss his engagement to long time love & fiancee Keonna. The NBA Champion and father of three praised his wife-to-be and spoke about why it was so important for the couple to reconnect on the show. Check out […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat with Alfre Woodard as she talks BET+ series ‘The Porter’. Woodard plays the headstrong Fay, who unexpectedly brings much purpose and guidance to the more conservative Marlene Massey’s life. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! ‘The Porter’ trailer: FILM PREMIERE DATE: Limited CBC/BET+ Eight-part Original […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Kendall Kyndall, Jessie Woo, Jenna Nolen, and Pauline Dyer talk ALLBLK original ‘À La Carte’. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! À La Carte follows Mahogany Rose (Pauline Dyer, A Stone Cold Christmas), a gorgeous, young go-getter and overachiever who has had high moral standards her […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Mouna Traoré and Loren Lott talk BET+ original ‘The Porter’, which premiered May 5th, 2022. ‘The Porter‘ is inspired by a true story, and follows families in 1920s Montreal, which leads them through the Civil Rights movement, and different paths that include New York and Chicago. Traoré and […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with the cast of upcoming HBO true Crime Series ‘The Staircase’. Based on a true story, THE STAIRCASE explores the life of Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette). Starring alongside Colin Firth and Toni Collette are Michael Stuhlbarg, Juliette Binoche, Dane DeHaan, […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona had an opportunity to speak with actor Lucas Van Engen about his role as Leo Wise in the HBO drama ‘We Own This City’. Van Engan talked about everything Midwestern beginnings, to his career, to choosing New York over Los Angeles. Check out the interview an let us know what you […] More
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona spoke with Makur Maker, a top high school recruit who chose Howard University, an HBCU, becoming the first person in over 40 years to do so to discuss “The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball” (Apple TV+). With his unprecedented enrollment, he bucked what would seem like a clear NBA path to […] More
Creative Director and Choreographer Tanisha Scott sat down with blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona to talk Prime Video series ‘Watch Out for the Big Girls‘. Scott burst on the scene as a gifted freestyle dancer without professional training. Her skills landed her an initial choreography credit for the Sean Paul “Gimme the Light” video. She has […] More
