After the success of blockbuster films like “The Butler,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Harriet,” Hollywood is making an honest attempt at expanding the black narrative, and I’m here for it. One of the ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Susan King takes a look at some vintage Robin Hood films and finds that, ...

Thirty years ago, young director John Singleton changed the face of cinema with the release of his groundbreaking first film, Boyz n the Hood. New York City had Do the Right Thing, care of Spike Lee.

African American moviegoers had mixed feelings about Poitier. Many were glad that a Black actor had achieved power and prominence in Hollywood, but as Ed Guerrero writes, “Poitier’s ‘ebony saint’ ...

Director Ridley Scott approaches his version of the "Robin Hood" legend with the same grand, epic vision he did his 2001 best picture Oscar winner, "Gladiator." In the process, he provides the most ...

See which heroes of Sherwood Forest hit the mark. Everett Collection(3) Kevin Costner as Robin Hood in 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'; Robin Hood (voiced by Brian Bedford) in 'Robin Hood'; Errol ...

Washington has been candid about his desire to see Black movies succeed. He’s helped challenge the once popular belief that African American films couldn’t do well overseas, for instance, with his own ...

The film, which will be released theatrically in the fall, stars Kline as Errol Flynn and focuses on Flynn's romance with a young starlet, played by Dakota Fanning. By Gregg Kilday Freelance ...