Ice Cream Man movie in the works from Beetlejuice 2 writers

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice writers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are developing a movie adaptation of horror anthology comic Ice Cream Man. While Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is set to become a major success, its writers, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, are setting up their next project. THR reports that the writers of the Beetlejuice sequel are set to … Read more

It’s About Reshaping: David Kirkman on Underneath: The Children of the Sun | Black Writers Week

The killing of Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black male changed everything for Kirkman.  “The events of the Ferguson uprising from 2014 to 2015 was a turning point that sparked something within me,” says Kirkman. “Being on ‘Ground Zero’ with my friends and peers, protesting the injustices, I witnessed firsthand my community’s strength and the fight … Read more

Black Out: The Disappearance of Black Couples in Advertising | Black Writers Week

In a 2009 news article, “Race Becomes More Central to TV Advertising,” Shreffler comments, “Advertising is aspirational. It’s who we want to be, a lifestyle we want — not always who we are.” It is one thing to be aspirational but another thing to distort reality and not having Black executives at the advertising decision … Read more

Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk Wild Wild West at 25 | Black Writers Week

And so when I got to the movie, you know, I liked “Independence Day” a lot and I liked “Men in Black” a lot, and I liked “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” and “Six Degrees of Separation”—let’s not forget that Will starred in this big drama for his screen debut—he was the big Black … Read more

What is the Dune of Your Dreams: Holding Time and Space for Quinta, Ego, Maya, Kristen, Michelle, and Renée | Black Writers Week

Sci-fi subgenres: heist, crime dramedy  Dream writer: Steve Blackman (“Umbrella Academy”) The “Dune” of Kristen Wiig’s Dreams Kristin (“Palm Royale”) is writing something that isn’t a comedy. She’s concerned when she pitches the concept she’ll have to defend her choice. “Dune” is the type of story she’s envisioning, but maybe with a slightly comedic take. … Read more

The Growing Exploration of Masculinity and Vulnerability in Media | Black Writers Week

When a man stripped him of his strength and identity of manhood, he became powerless in a hurtful and extremely damaging situation. This tragic event can be even heavier in the presence of other men, leading the victimized to wonder what other men will think of them? Time and time again men bury these hurt … Read more

Producing Visual Anthropology | Black Writers Week

I feel responsible for fostering the development of future documentary filmmakers and researchers, so I started Collected Voices Ethnographic Film Festival to highlight the films created by young people, anthropology professors, and professional filmmakers. I have worked with many producers over the years, and I wanted to give them a platform to screen and discuss … Read more

Catching a Blackfamous White Whale on Broadway: Purlie Victorious Comes Home | Black Writers Week

(If you know how I can capture my other white whale, that is, the director’s cut of “The Meteor Man,” you’d be doing me a solid. I know most film critics would cite the missing footage from “The Magnificent Ambersons” as their most desired cinematic dream—and I’d like to see that, too. But my white … Read more