Growing up, I was lucky enough to have a father who was an artist, and I have fond memories of gazing at each brushstroke that made up his vibrant paintings hung all over our house. In general, however, black artists seem to be an invisible resource. They have always been here, creating anything from paintings... Continue Reading →
BBC America Brings Pratchett’s The Watch to Life
Fans of Sir Terry Pratchett are vehemently protective of the worlds he creates. One, in particular, Discworld, is a place of mystical beings and magic. With trolls, imps, dragons and wizards, Pratchett wrote about social issues by using the world of fantasy to illustrate social injustice and classism, to name a few. Now, BBC America... Continue Reading →
His House
In Remi Weekes’ His House, asylum seekers escape their horrific past only to endure ghostly specters in their new-found future. Rial (Wunmi Mosaku) and Bol (Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù) have endured a nightmare to reach the shores of the U.K. After a life or death decision to escape their Sudanese town, the couple desperately needs to stay... Continue Reading →
October Chills with “Welcome to the Blumhouse” on Amazon Prime
This Halloween season, Blumhouse released four films under the banner "Welcome to the Blumhouse." The production company known for Get Out and Happy Death Day presents tales of suspense, betrayal, and thrills with a large helping of representation. Black Box: Directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and written by Stephen Herman, Black Box is a sci-fi... Continue Reading →