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'Black Mirror's' 'Striking Vipers' And The Downlow Narrative
It’s significant to watch black men grapple with their sexuality and identity in a way that few are ever given space to do in the “real” world.
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'When They See Us' And The Specter Of Donald Trump
Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries about the Central Park Five is a timely reflection of the nature of racial narratives.
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Nipsey Hussle's Work In The Black Community Went Deeper Than You Think
Before his death, the rapper was involved in projects focused on revitalizing his South LA neighborhood and supporting STEM among black and brown youths.
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Not Even 'Green Book' Can Stop Progress At The Oscars
The Best Picture choice can't undermine progress on representation, diversity and the importance of spotlighting marginalized voices.
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The One Oscar-Worthy Performance Nobody Talked About This Year
Emily Rios wasn't nominated for an Academy Award, but her performance in "If Beale Street Could Talk" was one of the best acting moments of 2018.
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6 Books, Movies And Shows That Break Down Why Blackface Isn't Just Offensive — It's Dangerous
Blackface is a political tool for white supremacy.
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Sexualizing Serial Killers Like Ted Bundy Has Its Consequences
We’ve been fed a line that serial killers are evil geniuses whose misdeeds warrant a near-obsessive degree of analysis. The reality is far simpler.
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Who Should You Root For In The Bonkers Stalker Thriller ‘You’? A Debate
The Lifetime show-turned-Netflix binge is a smart, addictive melodrama full of terrible men.
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'Green Book' Criticism Is About Holding Hollywood Accountable, Not Finger-Pointing
The Peter Farrelly-directed movie is what happens when filmmakers are preoccupied with a story's optics, not its details.
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Kevin Hart, R. Kelly And The Black Lives That Matter
When black people come to the defense of these men, here’s what they are really saying: black lives matter, but only certain ones, only convenient ones.
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The Beautiful Clutter Of Black Film In 2018
2018 was a case study in the explosion of creativity that can ensue when filmmakers are liberated from the burden of being the Only One.
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Our 2018 Movie Superlatives
An irreverent look back at a towering Oprah, a shape-shifting Tilda Swinton, a horny Christine Baranski and other details from the year in cinema.
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Is 'Pretty Woman' Really A Romantic Comedy? A Debate.
Do darker elements take the "com" out of rom-coms?
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Barry Jenkins Feels 'No Kind Of Way' About How White People Receive 'Beale Street'
How do you make a black film for black people without also exposing it to the scrutiny of race tourists?
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'Green Book' Is As Disappointing As It Is Tone-Deaf On Race
However well-meaning, the road trip movie starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen has less to say than it thinks.
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Regina King On 'Beale Street' And The Power Of Black Women's Hair
The Golden Globe-nominated actress talks learning from Barry Jenkins, vulnerability on screen and a pivotal scene in which the politics of hair abound.
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How 'To Wong Foo' Paved The Way For The 'Drag Race' Phenomenon
Both became pop culture legend by infiltrating the mainstream with camp and complexity.
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'A Wrinkle In Time' And The Burden Of Being First
What does it mean for someone like Ava DuVernay to make a movie that is difficult, divisive and not universally loved?
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The Only Good Part Of The Oscars Was Its Blackest: Tiffany Haddish And Maya Rudolph
Also, a lesson in "diversity."
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After 'Black Panther,' Will Hollywood Finally Admit That Black Films Can Travel?
The worldwide success of the Marvel film calls into question how we think of black-led films and markets abroad.