There are films that change what audiences expect from cinema and then there are films that redefine it altogether. Avatar has always belonged to the second category. With Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron returns to Pandora and delivers the next chapter of a world that has captured imaginations across generations. The Story Moves Forward […] More
Hoops, Hopes & Dreams, a short documentary from actor/producer Jesse Williams, (Grey’s Anatomy), and director Glenn Kaino (With Drawn Arms), premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, January 23rd, to a packed house. The film is the untold story of iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his all-star team of […] More
On this weeks episode of blackfilm.com Rewind, Ro Carter and Rob Smith discuss Netflix film Meet Me Next Christmas. The film stars Christina Milian (Resort to Love), Devale Ellis (Sistas) and Kofi Siriboe (Queen Sugar). Synopsis – Meet Me Next Christmas In pursuit of a fairy-tale romance with the man of her dreams, Layla (Christina Milian) must race through New York City to get her hands […] More
On this weeks episode of blackfilm.com Rewind, Ro Carter and Rob Smith discuss Hulu film Mr. Crocket from writer and director Brandon Espy. The film stars Jerrika Hinton (The Piano Lesson), Elvis Nolasco (God Father of Harlem) and Alex Akpobome (Industry). Synopsis – Mr. Crocket In 1993, a mysterious children’s show host, Mr. Crocket, magically […] More
On this weeks episode of Rewind with Ro, Ro Carter and Rob Smith discuss BET+ series Diarra from Detroit starring Diarra Kilpatrick, Morris Chestnut and Phylicia Rashad. The series is executive produced by Kenya Barris and Diarra Kilpatrick. Synopsis The story follows Diarra Brickland (Kilpatrick), a schoolteacher going through a divorce refusing to believe she’s been rejected by her Tinder date. RELATED: Rewind with Ro […] More
On this weeks episode of Rewind with Ro, Ro Carter and Rob Smith discuss Peacock film Boscoe starring Vivica A. Fox, Tyrese Gibson and Aubrey Joseph. They also review Apple TV+ film Welcome Home, Franklin. RELATED: Vivica A. Fox, Aubrey Joseph and Director Nicholas Manuel Pino talk Bosco More
On this weeks episode of Rewind with Ro, Ro Carter and Rob Smith discuss new series mr. & mrs. smith streaming on Prime. mr. & mrs. smith follows two strangers that land jobs with a spy agency that offers them a life of espionage, wealth, and travel. The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage. […] More
On this weeks episode of Rewind with Ro, Ro Carter and Rob Smith discuss Origin from writer and director Ava DuVernay. Origin – Synopsis Origin chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Written By: Ava DuVernay and Isabel Wilkerson Directed By: […] More
Caution: Contains Spoilers The classic Pulitzer Prize-winning Alice Walker tale, The Color Purple finds a new audience as a dazzling Hollywood musical with director Blitz Bazawule at the helm. This 2023 inspirational version is a mashup of the original 1985 Oscar-nominated Spielberg blockbuster and the Tony-winning Broadway musical stage play. The new film also follows […] More
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World from Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, a BBC four part documentary, premiered at the 21st Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival in August. The premiere event featured an in-person talk-back event with Chuck D and basketball star/sports analyst Jalen Rose. The documentary explores Hip Hop’s […] More
They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix) is a fun film with a stellar cast, namely John Boyega (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Woman King) along with Jamie Foxx, in his first film release since his illness, and Teyonah Parris (Chi-Raq, Empire). The film is as unique as it is funny and clever, and on top of […] More
Cinnamon, Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr’s directorial debut, was a Spotlight Narrative premiere at Tribeca Festival 2023, and is inspired by his love of the Blaxploitation films of the 70s. Montgomery also penned the film’s screenplay, a thriller, heist film and love story all rolled into one with lots of twists and turns to keep you […] More
