Jumanji Meets Saw: Dewayne Perkins on The Blackening | interview

It’s easy to see why Perkins’ sharp short soon caught the eye of Tracy Oliver (“Girls Trip”), and landed on the desk of director Tim Story (“Barbershop”). Its cinematic expansion, partly penned by Perkins, features a stacked ensemble that includes actors like Jermaine Fowler, Sinqua Walls, Mayo X, Antoinette Robertson, and more—who much like the … Read more

Secret Invasion Gravik Villain: Who Is the Main Bad Guy?

Tea Secret Invasion premiere showed that Nick Fury and his allies would have much on their plate as they dealt with a Skrull leader, Gravik. But who’s Gravik? Is there a comic book counterpart for this Marvel character? If you haven’t watched the latest Disney Plus series yet, beware of spoilers. Who’s the villain in … Read more

The Journey of a Black Film Critic: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change | Black Writers Week

According to Zippia, white writers still dominate the industry, comprising 67.3% of the field in 2021. Black critics remain underrepresented, comprising only 6.2% of the profession, a lower number than even in 2010, while women of color face particular challenges in authoring reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes. These disparities underscore the industry’s imbalance. Nevertheless, … Read more

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review: An Anticlimactic Finale

Indiana Jones is back. The new action-adventure movie features an 80-year-old Harrison Ford giving the hat and whip for one last time in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This movie marks 42 years since he first played the character in Raiders of the Lost Ark. It follows our iconic hero on one more … Read more

Marvel Studios Skipping Comic-Con Hall H This Year

Marvel Studios skipping Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con this year, which doesn’t come as a surprise given the studio’s many halted productions. Marvel Studios laid out their Multiverse Saga at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con during their Hall H presentation, but it seems that they’ll be skipping the event this year. The Wrap first … Read more