By LaKeshia N. Myers It is one of my favorite times of year. A time that I can relax, kick back with family and friends, and watch my favorite holiday movies. I know, this probably seems like … [Read more...]
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Steven Love’s “Trust Nobody” Goes from Amazon Bestseller to the Big Screen
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes a book is just meant for the big screen. While a page turner can help pass the time, there’s just something about seeing a character and feeling their emotions play … [Read more...]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Release New Feature Drama
A new feature Bible drama based on the life of Daniel, an outstanding prophet of God, was released. How can faith be built based on evidence? How can faith be maintained despite challenges? And how … [Read more...]
“53206: Milwaukee” Premieres at Charlotte Black Film Festival
By Dylan Deprey The stories from the 53206 are plentiful, but tragic. Some include talent and passion yet end with family behind bars and in caskets. Some stories have hope, but when home is a … [Read more...]
Chi-Raq Strives to be a Satirical Public Service Announcement
By Dylan Deprey For years, the Windy City has been in the news for three things: the Bulls, the Bears, and the countless bullets that have taken the innocent lives of its people in the … [Read more...]
Red Carpet Rolled Out for Premiere of Civilian Life The Movie
By Dylan Deprey A fashionable group of patrons waited in the lobby of Mayfair Mall’s AMC Theater for the premiere of Civilian Life The Movie. When the clock struck 5 p.m. they were finally … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Film to Hit the Big Screen with Civilian Life
By Dylan Deprey A parade of extravagant dresses, tuxedos and flashing cameras will relocate from the Hollywood strip to our own city of Milwaukee. This month, the red carpet will be rolled out for … [Read more...]
“30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle” Exposes Need for Comprehensive Resources, Empathy for Homeless
By Ariele Vaccaro While Milwaukee’s homeless began thinking about the winter to come this past week, other residents finally began thinking about the homeless. As part of Milwaukee Film … [Read more...]
Black Nativity
Film Review by Kam Williams Jacob Latimore, native Milwaukeean makes his film debut Naima (Jennifer Hudson) is a single-mom struggling to pay the rent on the apartment she shares with son … [Read more...]
“The Help” named Best Film of 2011 by the Black Film Critics Circle
New York, NY – The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) has voted “THE HELP” Best Film of 2011, Dee Rees Best Director for “PARIAH”, Viola Davis Best Actress for “THE HELP” and Olivier Litondo Best Actor … [Read more...]