1.Soul Food 1997:This film depicts the numerous aspects of family relationships, traditions, and even food as something that can bring the whole family.
2.The Pursuit of Happyness 2006: This movie portrays the trials and determination of a single father trying to earn an honest living with his son, highlighting their relationship.
3.Fences 2016: Based on August Wilson’s play, this film tells a story about family relationships, generational conflicts, and the African American experience in the 50s.
4.Color Purple 1985: This adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel tells the story of African American women and their relationships under prejudicial conditions, demonstrating the power of family ties.
5.Crooklyn 1994: This is a semi-autobiographical film by Spike Lee highlights the life of an average African American family living in Brooklyn during the 70s. showcasing the struggles, joys, and unity within a black family.
These films depict meaningful and complicated aspects of family life within the Black community.
1.Love Jones (1997): This film tells the story of love between two Chicagoans, Darius Lovehall, a poet, and Nina Mosley, both artists in their own rights, who fall deeply and hopelessly in love with each other.
2.Jason’s Lyric (1994): This movie focuses on the love story of Lyric and Jason, two young individuals from a dysfunctional family, as they seek hope in the midst of troubled circumstances that surround them.
3.Poetic Justice (1993): This film stars Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur and tells the story of Justice, a young poet who goes on a road trip with postal worker Lucky, both of whom are dealing with death, grief, murder, and love.
4.Waiting to Exhale (1995): The movie is inspired by the novel written by Terry McMillan and follows the lives of four African-American women living in Phoenix, Arizona, as they support each other through love, dates, and self-discovery.
5.How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998): This movie portrays the story of Stella, a successful woman at the age of 40, who falls in love with a man several years younger than her while spending vacation time in Jamaica.
These films not only discuss love and personal relationships, but they also delve into larger issues of identity, community interests, and individual development in black life.
Rumor has it that Taraji P. Henson and Oprah Winfrey butted heads amid filming The Color Purple, but the media mogul says it’s all false.
Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks Talks Treatment During The Color Purple Filming
Taraji has been refreshingly honest about her time working with Oprah Winfrey. The latter served as an executive producer of the film The Color Purple. The Empire star praised the Oprah Winfrey Network founder via an Instagram post, claiming she was provided support and encouragement.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Taraji explained that filming was not a bed of roses. In her words:
“They gave us rental cars, and I was like, ‘I can’t drive myself to set in Atlanta.’ This is insurance liability, it’s dangerous…It’s stuff like that, stuff I shouldn’t have to fight for. I was on the set of Empire fighting for trailers that wasn’t infested with bugs. It wears on your soul because you fight so hard to establish a name for yourself and be respected in this town to no avail.”
Brooks shared the exact sentiment of unfair treatment while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter. She explained that they did not have private dressing rooms. However, once Taraji knew what was happening, she beckoned Oprah to have it fixed.
“We didn’t have our own dressing rooms at the time. We didn’t have our own food…[Oprah] corrected it for us. [Taraji] was our voice.”
Is There A Possible Taraji and Oprah Feud?
The Color Purple was a film with remarkable actors, including Taraji, Brooks, and Fantasia Barrino. However, some sources speculate that executive producer Oprah Winfrey might have made it to the bad books of Taraji P. Henson.
However, during the Golden Globes, the OWN creator chimed in:
“I would just like to say about this whole Taraji thing, People are saying that I was not supporting Taraji. Taraji will tell you herself that I’ve been the greatest champion of this film.”
Per Entertainment Tonight, Oprah maintained that she was up and doing regarding people’s needs. However, her hands were tied regarding the budget because Warner Bros. was fully in charge. In her defense:
“I’m not in charge of the budget because that’s Warner Brothers you know that’s the way the studio system works.”
Taraji P. Henson is yet to step in with any words confirming Oprah Winfrey’s revelation. However, it is on record that the last thing she said about Oprah were words of appreciation for her contributions while filling The Color Purple.
Dwayne Johnson has stated the importance of his role as Kerr in A24’s The Smashing Machine. The star actor says he wants to star in movies that have more substance and humanity. While acknowledging the necessity of major blockbuster films, he emphasized the need to develop films that address grief and struggle.
“Benny Safdie wants to create and continues to push the envelope when it comes to stories that are raw and real characters that are authentic and at times uncomfortable and arresting. I am at a point in my career where I want to push myself in ways that I’ve not pushed myself in the past. I’m at a point in my career where I want to make films that matter, that explore humanity, and explore struggle and pain”.
Given his reputation for box office successes, Johnson’s The Smashing Machine represents a significant bat shift. More realistic storylines will enhance his acting skills.
The film is produced by Seven Bucks Production, distributed by A24, and directed by Benny Safdie
Dwayne Johnson says with his new A24 film, he’s at a point “where I want to make films that matter, that explore humanity, struggle & pain”
“I’m at this point where I want more. I don’t mean I want more box office. I mean I want more humanity.”
Based on the Marvel Comics Character, Daredevil, Disney+ in collaboration with Marvel Studios presents the imminent American television series intended to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The series features a star-studded cast including the likes of Charlie Cox.
The series began its development in March 2022 while filming began a year later. After being suspended in June due to the strike by the Writers Guild Of America, filming is expected to resume during the early days of 2024.
The story progresses when Matt Murdock’s (Charlie Cox) superhero identity is exposed by Karen Page and Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) makes a plot to destroy Matt on every level, not sparing any aspect of his life including his career, relationships, and his very will to live.
However, things take an unexpected turn leaving Matt and Kingpin forced to put their rivalry and dark alter-egos aside to help the residents of New York, but even after leaving their pasts behind it ends up catching up to them.
‘DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN’ resumes filming soon, says Vincent D’Onofrio.
“Hopefully sooner than later & Charlie [Cox] and I feel like the right vibe is there.”
After five years, Aquaman became the highest-grossing DC film of all time, even surpassing $1 billion at the global box office. James Wan returned with a massive sequel, which in itself is also serving as the final installment in the DC Extended Universe timeline.
Presently, the film has accumulated over $334.82 million globally with a domestic box office of over $100.02 million and the foreign market bringing in about a total of $234.80 million during the third-week run.
There have been numerous rumors surrounding Aquaman the Lost Kingdom being Wan’s last DC movie, although unconfirmed, it wouldn’t come as a surprise that he goes out with a banging $300 million in sales worldwide.
‘AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM’ has passed $300M worldwide.
During a red carpet interview, Danielle Brooks stopped to chat with a reporter where she talked about her recent movie
“The Color Purple”
and a new movie with Jason Momoa.
“I’m excited, oh my god, Jason Momoa, Jack Black, those two alone, I’m very happy to be in their company. There are amazing moments that are happening that I’m journaling about. I just want to remember all the details: how things smell, what people wear. It’s what ‘The Color Purple’ talks about, passing the color purple in a field and not noticing. I’m trying to notice everything because this stuff goes by so fast,”
says Brooks.
The film was directed by Blitz Bazawule and written by Marcus Gardley,Alice Walker, and Marsha Norman. The ensemble of actors for the next video game movie, Minecraft, now includes Danielle Brooks.
The actress will have an exciting year ahead of her. She is currently promoting
“The Color Purple.”
Jason Momoa is currently featured in the Minecraft film. Sebastian EugeneHansen and Danielle Brooks will be also be appearing in Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Minecraft film.
The Jason Momoa-starring film adaptation of the beloved computer game is being directed by Jared Hess.
Danielle Brooks tells us about ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ and confirms she will star in the ‘MINECRAFT’ movie.
“I’m excited! Oh my god, Jason Momoa, Jack Black, those 2 alone, I’m very happy to be in their company.” pic.twitter.com/JzPpFc3mXw
Watson follows the life of Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) resuming his duty in the medical field since the death of Sherlock Holmes.
The series follows the life of the famous character Sherlock Holmes. Chestnut will play a prominent role in this
“contemporary story.”
The actor will star as Watson in this upcoming medical drama.
The show is set after the death of Holmes at the hands of his enemy
“Moriarty.”
Watson resumes being in charge of the clinic dedicated to treating rare conditions. The series will air through television seasons from 2024-2025, with Chestnut also serving as an executive producer and directing the pilot episode.
In this new series, Watson’s past life comes face to face with him, as he is also set to begin a new dilemma with Moriarty. The duo will begin their chapter of a story that intends to fascinate the audience and will have CBS studio as producers.
The
“Best Man”
star has previously been featured in Fox medical drama series
“The Resident,”
and led a star-studded cast of
“Rosewood,”
a Fox series where his character was a private pathologist solving crime in the state of Miami.
A Sherlock medical drama series ‘WATSON’ is in the works with Morris Chestnut as Dr. Watson.
The series follows Dr. John Watson as he resumes his medical career after the death of Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. pic.twitter.com/YCTpOXtqRd
Keke Palmer‘s win is indeed proof of her versatility, charm, and rebrand since hosting the game show, which has been previously dominated by Men.
Keke Palmer won the Emmy for Outstanding Host for the game show
“Password,”
an NBC original. This was the first time this category has been part of Primetime Emmy since moving from daytime.
Palmer came out on top of the chain after beating long-time hosts of various shows including Family Feud’s Steve Harvey, Jeopardy!’s Ken Jennings, and Pat Sajak in Wheel Of Fortune.
Since the category’s last win by a woman in 2009, Palmer has become the first black woman to have been nominated and won in this category.
During her acceptance speech, the
“Nope,”
actress had this to say,
“Wow. That is so exciting thank you so much. I’m just so thankful, I’m almost speechless. I want to thank the people who allowed this to happen, thank you to Jimmy Fallon, thank to NBC.”
The show is executively produced by Jimmy Fallon.
Keke Palmer becomes the first woman in 15 years to win the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show. pic.twitter.com/ARB4RNhbld
Kansas City chief player, Travis Kelce, on set of his upcoming commercial
“Campbell’s Chucky,”
which also featured his mother Donna Kelce and brother Jason Kelce, talked about his interest in pursuing more acting projects.
Kelce talked about his childhood memories with his brother Jason and how they would imitate what they saw on Television in comedy and sports entertainment before having the opportunity to host the late-night show.
“It was an experience that was like nothing else that I’ve ever gone through, I just can’t thank them enough for giving me that opportunity, because I didn’t know I was going to enjoy scripted comedy, or that entire entertainment world as much as I did, until I was on a set and going through the week of preparation and stuff like that,”
said the pro baller.
He went further to add,
“So I’m interested in pursuing more acting projects, but that’s a whole new craft that I feel like I got to lock in and focus on before I do,”
says Travis.
The football star seemed so excited as he added that he’s grateful for the many things coming his way since a game when the Chiefs knocked out the Philadelphia Eagles with an outstanding 38-35 score at the Superbowl.
