Casting News | The Promise Keeper

Writer, director, producer and Black Reel Award winner Jerry LaMothe continues to add talent to his upcoming film, The Promise Keeper.

Trailer Park | 2 Guns

Five-time Black Reel Award winner Denzel Washington’s upcoming film takes him to some unfamiliar territory teaming with Mark Wahlberg in the action crime drama, 2 Guns.

Reel Caricature | Morgan Freeman

Here is a caricature of actor, film director, and narrator Morgan Freeman, courtesy of my buddy and artist, Kerry Johnson and featured on his Pinterest page.

Rock Star | Mary J. Blige

Nine-time Grammy award winner, Mary J. Blige has performed in front of sold-out crowds for over two decades but in her latest film, Rock of Ages she flexs her acting chops alongside some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars.

Reel Spirituality | I Will Follow

This week in my film class, The Impact of Movies and Spiritual Growth, I will be teaching a film that I enjoyed quite a bit, Ava DuVernay’s dreamy drama, I Will Follow.

Indie Classics | Loving Jezebel

A man cursed with loving women he can’t have is our Indie Classic spotlight, the Black Reel nominated Loving Jezebel starring Hill Harper.

Cover Girl | Gabrielle Union

Beauty is as beauty does and despite plenty of photoshopping and other enhanced touches, Black Reel Award nominee Gabrielle Union is always a vision of loveliness!!!

Five Flix | Charles Burnett

The phrase “independent filmmaker” gets thrown around and many use the art form as a way to break into mainstream films. One individual who remained true to his roots for the past 30 years is the underappreciated Charles Burnett.