Tambay Obenson

Any new adaptation of Vernes’ most adapted classic ought to be as adventurous as the story that inspired it. The new PBS version is not.

Poitier is survived by a legacy of films, including “Lilies of the Field,” which made him the first Black man to win a Best Actor Oscar, and “In the Heat of the Night.”

Solid performances are the series’ strength, but even the actors have no idea what this show is about.

The last time an actress of color won the Best Actress Oscar was Halle Berry for “Monster’s Ball” 20 years ago.

“Power Book IV: Force” is strictly for loyalists.

Co-starring Aunjanue Ellis and Holt McCallany, the story may not win any points for originality, but its strong performances make it worthwhile.

Measurable diversity in the director’s chair continues to be stagnant, and it’s not COVID’s fault.

The former IndieWire staffer and Shadow and Act founder wants to give African cinema the attention it deserves.

The former IndieWire staffer and Shadow and Act founder wants to give African cinema the attention it deserves.

Belafonte’s activism changed America, his singing shaped a musical consciousness for generations of Americans, and his acting paved the way for Black performers.