20 Black History and Culture Movies to Enjoy With Your Family Share Black culture and history with the next generation by watching one of these family-friendly movies. They provide valuable insight while focusing on diverse representation. By Lynnette Nicholas It’s important to teach kids about Black history (and Black experiences) not just during Black History Month but throughout the entire year. One way…
The Best Holiday Movies and Specials—and Where to Watch Them By Tanay Howard Some of my favorite holiday memories include sleepovers with my cousins, making gingerbread houses, and staying up ridiculously late to catch our favorite holiday movies on TV. And while times have changed in regards to how we watch our favorite programs, one thing remains the same: I can’t resist the…
Animation Opens More Screen Doors for Women and Their Stories By Karen Idelson As calls for diversity and gender parity in entertainment are reshaping the industry, animation continues to promote and represent women in game-changing roles, for executives and creative leaders. Jennifer Lee leads Walt Disney Animation Studios. Kristine Belson runs Sony Animation. Karen Toliver heads Netflix’s toon arm. Ramsey Naito…
14 Family Halloween Movies to Watch This October Looking for chills and thrills this fall season? Check out our round-up of the best family-friendly Halloween movies. By Suelain Moy It’s time to get spooky! We rounded up the best Halloween movies for families—some of which are available on your favorite streaming services. The classic films will deliver plenty of thrills for Mom,…
The Movie Zendaya Describes as “Absolutely Breathtaking” By Calum Russell Rising from almost total obscurity, the American actor Zendaya has quickly become one of the most influential figures of contemporary culture, leading from the frontline. A phenomenal and dynamic performer, Zendaya has gone from a regular slot on the Disney channel to being one of the most sought-after actors in modern cinema,…
14 Times Women Were Paid Less Than Their Male Co-Stars By Delilah Gray The gender pay gap is still prevalent, even in the entertainment industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, women still earn 82 cents for every dollar a man earns. Sadly, in the film industry, it’s not uncommon for male leads to get paid exponentially more than female leads. Heck, even…
Stacey Sher on the Future of Movies and Streaming The veteran film and TV producer shares her perspective on what the technology shifts roiling the entertainment business mean for both artists and audiences. By Daniel Eisenberg In her three decades of producing movies and TV, Stacey Sher has seen how fast and radically the industry can change, from the rise of…
Daisy Edgar-Jones: Her Place In The Sun ‘Normal People’ made her an instant star. Now Daisy Edgar-Jones is seizing the moment. By Lena de Casparis Photographer – Rosaline Shahnavaz; Stylist – Magdalena Bryk Daisy Edgar-Jones loves a mood board. Pinterest, if we’re going to be specific. Before a recent trip to her first Glastonbury, she meticulously curated a board of…
Juneteenth: 15 TV Shows, Albums, Films, Podcasts, & Books Delve into stories that offer a multifaceted look at what it means to be Black in America By Gemma Acheampong and Sophie Yarin Juneteenth commemorates the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned that they had been freed, June 19, 1865, more than two years after the…
Jennifer Lawrence Reacts To Being Paid Less Than Leonardo DiCaprio In ‘Don’t Look Up’ By Rachel West Jennifer Lawrence may have top billing among her high-profile co-stars in “Don’t Look Up”, but she certainly doesn’t have the top salary. Lawrence toplines a cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Timothee Chalamet, Jonah Hill, Ariana Grande and Mark Rylance in…
