Lovers of crime and mystery films, get in here! In this story, enemies from the past kill a man’s wife and brother-in-law. This former mafia enforcer and his daughter flee to Milan to plot their revenge.
Sofia is a quiet teenager who spends her time between hockey games, in which she is the champion, and off-road driving lessons. Until the moment when she disobeys Santo, her father, and secretly photographs him, publishing a photo on her Instagram.
The small post is enough to change their lives forever. Following the computer trail, two criminals enter their home and brutally kill Sofia’s mother and uncle, giving rise to a settling of scores that has been brooding for almost twenty years.
Sofia will discover that the truth has always been withheld from her and that Santo hides a dark past as an affiliate of the N’drangheta. Not without conflict, Sofia will embrace a legacy of fury and violence and will ally with her father to seek merciless revenge.
“My Name Is Vendetta”
Is a 2022 Italian crime action film directed by Cosimo Gomez, starring Alessandro Gassmann, Ginevra Francesconi, and Remo Girone.
How would you feel bumping into your ex for the first time in years, snowed in at the airport?
Willa and Bill are ex-lovers who will see each other for the first time in years when they both find themselves snowed in, in-transit, at an airport overnight.
Willa and Bill realize they’re still attracted to each other, but also equally annoyed with each other.
As they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is a mere coincidence or something more enchanted.
This romantic comedy film stars David Duchovny and Meg Ryan, who also happens to be in the director’s seat for this film.
The romantic-comedy genre is steeped in cinematic history, bringing us everything from teary breakups to joyful reunions. The rom-com is beloved by millions for its ability to make you laugh one minute and cry the next.
However, no rom-com would be complete without the sizzling chemistry of its on-screen couple, leading to some duos being known in the world for their rom-com compatibility.
Ryan’s status as the queen of the genre has defined her entire career. When the announcement was made that she would be making her rom-com return back in 2022, fans of the genre across the world rejoiced.
This is one of the most highly anticipated rom-coms of 2023.
Sometimes, a trailer can completely transport you to a new place, and that’s what All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt does with its brilliance.
A decades-spanning exploration of a woman’s life in Mississippi and an ode to the generations of people, places, and ineffable moments that shape us.
The film charts the growth, loves, and heartbreaks of a Black woman in Mississippi, from her childhood through her adult years.
The movie was one of 2023 Sundance’s
“most acclaimed films”
And will continue to grace festivals with an upcoming run at the New York Film Festival.
All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is a 2023 American drama film, written and directed by Raven Jackson.
What we see within the trailer for the film are snippets of a life in the most beautiful snapshots, a glimpse into the life they lead.
All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt captivates you from the moment it begins, leaving you wanting more and excited to see what it has in store for audiences with its beauty and lyrical moves.
This film is a haunting and richly layered portrait. What’s particularly distinctive about Jackson’s approach and arguably what imbues the picture with its noticeably female perspective is the focus on tactile connections with the world and other people.
Years after retiring from the Army, former Special Forces operator Mason Pettits takes a job providing security for journalist Claire Wellington as she interviews Juan Venegas, president of Paldonia. When a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, the three are forced to escape into the jungle together.
When the military coup broke out just as Claire is about to get the scoop of a lifetime, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle and each other to make it out alive.
Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettits (John Cena), Journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie), Dictator Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba).
The action-packed comedy film Freelance, helmed by French film director Pierre Morel, famous for films like Taken and The Gunman, is set to release this month. After facing some delays, the premiere date for the film is set for October 27.
Undoubtedly, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock are two of the most talented comics of their generation. They rose from the stand-up comedy circuit to become the biggest black standup comedians in Hollywood. Renowned for their immense success and influence in the comedy world. Comedians find themselves in competitive space where opportunities are limited.
In their personal lives, Dave and Chris have forged a dynamic and strong bond. They consider each other good friends and enjoy spending time together, both socially and individually, alongside other friends.
Recognizing the limited space for black comedians, Chris Rock believed it was crucial to establish a friendship and alliance with a comedian he is often compared to. This was especially important considering the lack of unity among major black comedians in the past. Both Dave and Chris share an unwavering desire to perform, and not just individually – they aspire to entertain the masses together.
Their connection goes beyond a personal level. During a challenging period when Chris was going through a difficult divorce and custody battle, Dave Chappelle managed to provide him with emotional support. He encouraged Chris to open up about his emotions, including whether he cried, and this reassured Chris that it was perfectly acceptable for a man to express his emotions during such a traumatic situation.
Throughout his career, Chris Rock has consistently championed Dave Chappelle. He showed unwavering support when Dave made his major comeback in 2017 after a significant hiatus from the industry.
A devout father takes on a dogmatic school and his own moral beliefs after the school expels his son over an embarrassing video that goes viral.
OMG 2 is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film about sex Education in India, written and directed by Amit Rai.
Kanti Sharan Mudgal is a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, who owns a shop outside the city’s prominent Mahakaal temple. He finds a stranger’s bag lying there and keeps it to return later.
One day, Kanti is called to the hospital. His son Vivek was up all night masturbating continuously until he fainted, and consumed multiple Viagra tablets.
Vivek’s friend explains that Vivek was bullied about the size of his penis and was told that masturbating will increase it. The biology teacher at school refused to answer Vivek’s questions, which led Vivek to shady people and drugs.
The video reaches Kanti’s wife and daughter and their entire neighborhood. They start getting shamed by society.
Viola Davis has some truly touching relationships with many iconic names in Hollywood.
While her relationship with Octavia Spencer is her most famous, George Clooney and Viola Davis have maintained a great relationship since working together.
Although Viola and George have very different upbringings, the two bonded while filming three different movies. Viola and George built a friendship on set, and George even let her use his home for her honeymoon.
They co-starred in 1998’s “Out of Sight,” as well as “Solaris” and “Syriana,” for which George won a Best Supporting Actor award.
In a January 2012 interview, George Clooney and Viola Davis were featured discussing the famed awards. The two were frontrunners that year for Best Actor and Best Actress. George was nominated for “The Descendants,” and Viola was nominated for “The Help.”
Viola and George’s longtime friendship isn’t as public as some of George’s other Hollywood connections.
The two have plans to work together in the future.
#Clique, are you excited to see more from this duo?
Amazon’s Prime Video service has quietly built up an impressive library of movies, TV shows, and documentaries to watch. Whether you’re looking for a sci-fi blockbuster, a thought-provoking documentary, or a hilarious comedy, Prime Video will have something to keep you entertained.
Amazon has invested heavily in original movies and acquisitions of films from other studios to stream exclusively on Prime Video. Today, the collection is impressive and deep, which could be problematic when you want to find something to watch
1. Shotgun Wedding (Action Comedy)
Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) dreamed up the ultimate destination wedding.
Unfortunately, upon their arrival, the entire wedding party is taken hostage. Now, despite both individuals suffering from cold feet, as well as some opinionated and grumpy family members, everyone has to dig deep to give
“Til Death Do Us Part”
A whole new meaning.
2. Air (History Drama)
Stars Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro, a gung-ho Nike salesman who believes a young basketball player named Michael Jordan will revolutionize sports and thus should be the face of Nike.
In 1984, Nike dominated the running market, but basketball was its weakness as rival companies Converse and Adidas had all the best NBA players wearing their shoes. Vaccaro convinces Nike co-founder Phil Knight (Ben Affleck) to devote all its resources to signing Jordan to wear its shoes, a gamble that eventually led to a billion-dollar empire. Air also stars Viola Davis as Michael Jordan’s mother Deloris Jordan.
3. Somebody I Use To Know (Romance Comedy)
The film is directed by Franco and co-written by him and Brie, and has her character reconnecting with her currently engaged first love (Jay Ellis).
Their reunion sets off a series of events that has everyone getting in touch with who they are and who they really want to be in life and love.
4. Nanny (Horror Drama)
This critically acclaimed horror film casts Anna Diop as Aisha, an immigrant from Senegal who hopes to bring her son to the U.S. with the income she earns as a nanny for a wealthy couple in Manhattan. Her plans take a dark turn when a violent entity begins to creep into her dreams, then her reality.
5. Master (Horror, Drama,Thriller)
Master is a slow burn that takes place at an elite New England university built on the site of a Salem-era gallows hill. There, two Black women navigate the politics and privilege that permeates the institution. But when they begin to encounter terrifying manifestations of the school’s haunted past, they soon find that the past may still be present.
6. Val (Documentary)
Since before he became a star, Val Kilmer has been constantly recording his life, from revealing moments on Hollywood productions to more private corners of his life. That obsession is a gift to us, in the form of the 2021 documentary Val. The picture we get is of a complicated man often at odds with himself struggling with his mortality and his legacy. Val is a surprisingly open and honest portrait of the actor that you don’t want to miss.
In Hollywood, it is often surprising that some actors enjoy repeatedly working together, especially since there are so many people in town vying to catch their big break.
Black movie stars who really love collaborating, this list highlights the biggest black names and dream teams to do so.
1. Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke
Lupita and Winston go all the way back to Yale Drama School. It’s no surprise that these two talented actors frequently collaborate together. In 2018, they played major roles in Black Panther. In 2019, they got the leading roles in Jordan Peele‘s hit horror film, Us.
2. Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell starred in shows “All That and Kenan & Kel”, later appearing in three movies together; Good Burger, Two Heads Are Better Than None, finally The Adventures Of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
3. Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne
Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne have shared the screen three times and in these time they outdid themselves; Boyz n the Hood, What’s Love Got To Do With It, lastly, Akeelah and The Bee.
4. Taraji.P.Henson and Terrence Howard
Along with starring on Empire together, Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson have been in four movies together; Term Life, Hustle and Flow, Four Brother and finally Animal. The duo definitely have that onscreen connection that makes them flawless.
5. Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have appeared in three movies together.
The two first joined forces in the 2016 comedy,
“Central Intelligence.”
Hart and Johnson starred in the 2017 remake,
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,”
And have reprised their roles in the sequel
“Jumanji: The Next Level,”
Which was premiere in December 2019. Hart made a small cameo in Johnson’s
“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”
6. Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans
Marlon and Shawn Wayans are siblings who have shared the big screen together in several projects. The Wayans starred in “White Chicks” in 2004. Sony Pictures Releasing Marlon and Shawn Wayans are members of the Wayans family, one of Hollywood’s most influential comedy dynasties.
The pair have stared in classic comedies like 1996’s “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” 2000’s “Scary Movie,” and, of course, 2004’s “White Chicks.”
7.Will Smith and Martin Lawrence
Bad boys for life! Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are returning for the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise. The duo starred in the first buddy cop film back in 1995 alongside Téa Leoni and returned to the big screen for the 2003 sequel, and have plans to return back on screen in the coming years for BadBoys 4.
This list ranks the very best African American actresses of all time. These great Black actresses have starred in every genre of film from musicals and dramas to comedies. Some of these actresses, like Viola Davis, have rightfully won Academy Awards for their work
1. Nia Long
Nia Long is an American actress. She rose to prominence after starring in the film Boyz n the Hood (1991).
Her portrayal of Beullah “Lisa” Wilkes on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991–1995). She also appeared in Friday (1995) and the 1997 films Love Jones and Soul Food.
She has received several accolades, including two NAACP Image Awards and a Black Reel Award.
2. Viola Davis
Viola Davis is an American actress and producer.
Davis is one of the few performers to have been awarded the EGOT title
In 1996, Davis made her Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Seven Guitars.
She played the long-suffering of a musician recently released from prison, a performance that earned her a Tony Award nomination. She made her film debut the same year with a small role in the drama The Substance of Fire.
3. Octavia Spencer
Spencer made her film debut in the 1996 drama A Time to Kill. Following a decade of brief roles in film and television.
Her breakthrough came in 2011 when she played a maid in 1960s America in the drama film The Help.
, for which she won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Octavia is the recipient of several accolades, an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She is also the first black actress to receive two consecutive Oscar nominations.
4. Regina King
King began her acting career in 1985, playing the role of Brenda Jenkins on the television series 227.
A role she played until the show ended in 1990.
She went on to appear in the John Singleton films Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, and Higher Learning. In 1995, she was featured in the hit comedy film Friday.
Regina has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
5. Halle Berry
Halle began her career as a model and participated in several beauty contests, finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant and coming in sixth in the Miss World 1986. Her breakthrough film role was in the romantic comedy Boomerang (1992), alongside Eddie Murphy, which led to roles in The Flintstones (1994) and Bulworth (1998). She also starred in the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
6. Angela Bassett
Bassett has become well-known for her biographical film roles portraying real-life women in African American culture.
Most notably as singer Tina Turner in the motion picture What’s Love Got to Do with It.
Her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the films Malcolm X and Panther, and Rosa Parks in The Rosa Parks Story.
Bassett is known for her work in film and television since the late 1980s.
She has received various accolades, Golden Globe Awards, sixteen NAACP Image Awards, nominations for two Academy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards.
7. Taraji P. Henson
Henson’s successful career started in 1992 with her breakthrough film Baby Boy (2001) and her role in the Fox drama series Empire. With an extensive filmography, Henson has proven she’s a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
Taraji studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career with guest roles on several television shows before making her breakthrough in Baby Boy (2001). She played a prostitute in Hustle & Flow (2005) and a single mother of a disabled child in David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2010, she appeared in the action comedy Date Night and the drama The Karate Kid, and in 2016, she starred as mathematician Katherine Johnson in the critically acclaimed drama Hidden Figures.
8. Alfre Woodard
Woodard began her acting career in theater. After her breakthrough role in the Off-Broadway play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf (1977), she made her film debut in Remember My Name (1978).
Alfre portrays strong-willed and dignified roles on stage and screen. She has received various accolades, including four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Canadian Screen Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and two Grammy Awards.
9. Lupita Nyong’o
After graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor’s degree in film and theatre studies, Nyong’o worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently starred in the Kenyan television series MTV Shuga (2009).
She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award and a Daytime Emmy Award, with nominations for a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award.
10. Zoe Saldana
Saldana was a member of Faces after her exposure in an episode of Law & Order titled Refuge, Part 2 in 1999. Saldana’s first film role was in Center Stage (2000), directed by Nicholas Hytner, about dancers at the fictitious American Ballet Academy in New York City.
Saldana is known primarily for her work in science fiction film franchises. She has starred in four of the highest-grossing films of all time Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, a feat not achieved by any other performer. Films she has appeared in have grossed more than $14 billion worldwide and, as of 2023, she is the second-highest-grossing film actress and the fourth actor overall.
#Clique, which of these actresses is your favorite and why?
