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‘Boyz n the Hood’ at 25: A look back at 1991’s black film renaissance

Posted on July 3, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Craigh Barboza Director John Singleton was a brash young film student at the University of Southern California in the late 1980s when he saw an advance screening of “Colors,” a drama that purported to give viewers a real glimpse … Continue reading →

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Michael B. Jordan – Why I’m Torching the Color Line

Posted on May 23, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Michael B. Jordan You’re not supposed to go on the Internet when you’re cast as a superhero. But after taking on Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four—a character originally written with blond hair and blue eyes—I wanted to check the … Continue reading →

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A Look At ‘Blackbird,’ The First Film On The New ‘Black Netflix’

Posted on May 6, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Neda Ulaby A tiny independent movie has been picked by one of Hollywood’s biggest moguls to promote his latest venture. Robert L. Johnson created BET and now, the Urban Movie Channel — an online channel that’s being called the … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: Rogue One plot details revealed – Jedi shortage plagues galaxy

Posted on April 20, 2015 by The Soul Brother

The Jedis are all but extinct, the Old Republic is in turmoil and the threat of the Death Star is looming in Rogue One, fans learned at Star Wars Celebration in California on Sunday. Director Gareth Edwards, who made Godzilla, … Continue reading →

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300: Rise of an Empire

Posted on January 20, 2014 by The Soul Brother

Coming March 7, 2014…

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Steve McQueen: my hidden shame

Posted on January 20, 2014 by The Soul Brother

By Decca Aitkenhead Steve McQueen has known about slavery for as long as he can remember. To the son of West Indian parents, slavery’s history is the story of his very existence: “So there is a weight on your chest, … Continue reading →

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12 Years a Slave and the roots of America’s shameful past

Posted on January 6, 2014 by The Soul Brother

By Andrew Anthony Directed by the British artist and film-maker Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave has gained almost universal critical praise. In his review for the New Yorker, David Denby echoed the consensus opinion when he described it as … Continue reading →

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Girl With The Dragon Tattoo sequel to be written

Posted on December 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

A writer has been hired to pen a fourth installment to the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series by author Stieg Larsson, its Swedish publishers have said. David Lagercrantz will write a new story about the characters of Lisbeth Slander … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Spiderman 2

Posted on December 5, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Arriving May 2, 2014 is the much-anticipated, The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Andrew Garfield returns as the web making superhero. The film also stars Emma Stone, Sally Field, Jamie Foxx, Denis Leary and Paul Giamatti.

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Rita Ora lands ‘Fifty Shades’ role

Posted on December 3, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Ian Mohr UK singer Rita Ora has landed a role in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey” — as character Christian Grey’s adopted sister, Mia. The movie based on the hit E.L. James S&M epic … Continue reading →

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