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Ciara Bravo Cherry
February 22, 2021
Actor Ciara Bravo edges towards movie stardom with Cherry, a Russo Brothers adaptation of the Nico Walker novel on the opioid epidemic.
Nicole L. Thompson Blackbird
October 2, 2020
In her USC thesis film “Blackbird,” Nicole L. Thompson tells the story of a young woman who goes from cleaning planes to flying them.
I am Woman Helen Reddy
September 10, 2020
I Am Woman honors the legacy of Helen Reddy, an Australian singer, actress and activist whose iconic hit song became the anthem of the women’s movement.
High Fidelity Leaves Fans Hanging for a Cherise POV Episode
August 7, 2020
After Hulu’s cancelation of High Fidelity, fans expressed their disappointment of never getting to see a POV episode from bold aspiring artist Cherise.
How The Jazz Singer used Blackface to Hide Jewish Identity and its Harm
August 6, 2020
The Jazz Singer, a talkie that included blackface, illustrates how Hollywood’s proudest achievements are often intermingled with its most shameful.
Latinx Talent Pushes Back Against 2020 Emmy Award Nominations
August 5, 2020
The 2020 Emmy Award nominations last week raised concern from industry members about the underrepresentation of Black and Brown Latinx nominees.
Don’t Look Deeper Catherine Hardwicke
July 27, 2020
Don’t Look Deeper, Quibi’s new sci-fi thriller from Catherine Hardwicke, follows a young student’s discovery that causes her to question her humanity.
10 Things We Just Learned about Clueless on its 25th Anniversary
July 20, 2020
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic film Clueless with us by looking back at 10 things we just learned about the film.
The Bold Type Star Aisha Dee Confronts Show's Diversity Issue
July 16, 2020
Aisha Dee took to Instagram to question the show’s ability to tell marginalized groups’ stories without having diverse voices in the writer’s room.
Naya Rivera 15 Best Performances in Glee
July 14, 2020
As Hollywood mourns the loss of actress Naya Rivera, let’s look back at Rivera’s 15 best performances as Glee’s vivacious and charismatic Santana Lopez.
Paul Schrader Oscar Isaac The Card Counter
July 14, 2020
Focus Features has acquired the Paul Schrader revenge thriller The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac and Tiffany Haddish, out of Cannes’ virtual market.
American Film Market Moves Online for 2020
July 13, 2020
The American Film Market (AFM), a key international film event, is moving online for its 41st edition, the IFTA announced Monday morning. 
How Shooting on Location in Washington Heights Connected In the Heights Stars with their Ancestral Roots
June 30, 2020
Leslie Grace knew she was representing her family well in the new film In the Heights when her aunt stopped by one […]
Studiofest Demystified
June 23, 2020
Demystified breaks down the world of distribution as filmmakers Jess Jacklin and Charles Beale work on a deal for their first film.
(In)Visible Portraits
June 19, 2020
The dedication for (In)Visible Portraits, the new documentary from Oge Egbuonu, calls it a “love letter to Black women and a reeducation for everyone else.” 
Academy Oscars The Academy’s New Inclusion Initiatives Hope to Change #OscarsSoWhite
June 15, 2020
The Oscars date change in response to COVID-19 is the latest in a series of Academy changes. Most were to increase diversity.
CINEOLA Launches Latinx Online Film Festival, Powered by Seed&Spark
June 5, 2020
CINEOLA, a platform for Latin American stories, is hosting an online film festival in collaboration with the SVOD platform Seed&Spark.
How the Black Lives Matter Movement Has Already Affected Films
June 4, 2020
As Hollywood shares support of the Black Lives Matter movement, some filmmakers have announced changes to their projects as a result of the movement.
Everything You Need to Know About New Streaming Service HBO Max
May 29, 2020
WarnerMedia’s new streaming service, HBO Max, launched Wednesday, featuring HBO’s titles and HBO Max Originals with somewhat complicated accessibility.
Lucky Grandma Sasie Sealy Casino Chinatown
May 27, 2020
Lucky Grandma, directed by Sasie Sealy, follows 80-year-old Grandma Wong as she reclaims her independence following her husband’s death.
How to Build a Girl Caitlin Moran Is how to build a girl based on a true story
May 15, 2020
Based on journalist and author Caitlin Moran’s novel of the same name, How to Build a Girl tells the story of Moran’s experience as a young journalist.
Anna May Wong Oscar Anna May Wong true story what really happened to Anna May Wong Hollywood
May 13, 2020
Did Anna May Wong really get her happy ending and an Academy Award, as seen in Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood? The short answer is no.