Remembering a Musical Icon: Whitney Elizabeth Houston
August 1963 – February 2012 For her legions of fans, she was a pop icon, whose…
A New Leader Who Knows No Boundaries
When Laurel J. Richie took on the role of WNBA president last May, she had two…
Woody Harrelson is Dangerously Evil in his Latest Movie Role
The opening scene in “Out of the Furnace” is an immediate hook. Within the first few…
Octavia’s Oscar Moment: The African American Actress wins an Academy Award
Actress Octavia Spencer is the 13th African American to win an acting related Oscar. Spencer, 39,…
“High Chicago” High Stakes & Huge Dreams
The movie, which recently screened at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA, is…
Jimmy Jean-Louis Delivers a Masterful Performance in “Toussaint Louverture”
It’s aptly cast, with pitch-perfect performances, and illuminates one of the many dark chapters in black…
PAFF: Paving the Way for Black Films
The competitive line-up for the 2012 Pan African Film Festival is heavily loaded with powerful narratives,…
A Physically Exhausting Performance, David Oyelowo on “Red Tails”
Audiences grooved to his energetic portrayal of blues man Muddy Waters in “Who Do You Love,”…
“Joyful Noise” is an inspirational story of love and hope
An exhilarating musical with rousing gospel numbers, “Joyful Noise” is a likable drama with a touch…
11 Best Flicks of 2011
From fascinating franchises to thrilling new installments, film critic Samantha Ofole-Prince reviews the best 11 movies…