Viola Davis

Why Viola Davis’ Portrayal of Michelle Obama Was Doomed From the Start

“The First Lady” was canceled by Showtime this week. It’s the latest casualty of an ongoing identity crisis at the channel.

Halle Berry’s Win Didn’t Change a Thing for Black Actresses at the Oscars

Is Berry's role in “Monster's Ball” really the best cinematicportrayal of a Black woman in the history of the Academy Awards?

'Widows' Isn't the Feminist Triumph You Think It Is

Mainstream media still struggles to accurately portray the impacts of racial and economic oppression in the lives of women.

How Hans Zimmer Makes Music That You Remember

We sat down to talk to the prolific composer about how he made the 21st century’s most memorable scores, from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy to his work with Steve McQueen.

Oscars not so white anymore