Noel Ransome
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Barry Jenkins on the Burden of Honouring James Baldwin with ‘Beale Street’
We spoke to Jenkins and composer Nicholas Britell about turning the classic novel into a classic film.
Artists like Damon Davis Are Transforming the Image of Blackness
We talk with Patrisse Cullors-Bignac and Damon Davis about black art becoming more than trauma and struggle.
Is It Safe Yet to Admit I Liked the Twilight Movies?
Ten years later, as a straight dude, I’m making a confession I should have made way earlier.
An Unofficial Ranking of ‘Rocky’ Franchise Wisdom Bombs
The most inspirational quotes from the film, ranked.
The Live-Action 'Lion King' Trailer Is Here to Ruin Your Childhood Again
Disney is making the hurt even more real.
‘Creed II’ Is Great Because It’s Yet Another ‘Rocky’ Remake
The film delivers because of—not in spite of—the well-worn formula.
'Green Book' Is Another Unneeded White People’s Guide to Racism
We’ve seen this same story time and again, and by now, it’s frankly offensive.
Lilly Singh Is Taking a Break from YouTube, Citing Mental Health
The Canadian YouTube personality says she’s burned out.
‘Overlord’ Is a Video Game That Happens to Be a Movie
There’s a special formula that ‘Overlord’ manages to tap into that most video game movies don’t often get.
The Director Behind 'Gravity' Is Bringing Things Back to Earth with 'Roma'
Although the trailer is thin on dialogue, it evokes themes of poverty, class, and race.
Stan Lee Was a True Ally For People Of Colour
Beyond the art, comic books, and heroes, Stan Lee chose to support diversity and the civil rights movement in a way few people did.