Latest articles by Samantha LaBat
How Silk Road’s Nick Robinson Prepared To Play Ross Ulbricht Without Meeting Him
Nick Robinson shares how he prepared to play Ross Ulbricht in Silk Road without getting the opportunity to meet him in person.
Why The US Vs Billie Holiday Will Still Be Timely In 40 Years, According to Lee Daniels
Director Lee Daniels shares why The United States vs. Billie Holiday will still be timely for years to come.
Why The US vs Billie Holiday Should Be Shown ‘In Every Classroom'
Garrett Hedlund shares why The United States vs. Billie Holiday should be shown in schools.
The Funniest Moments In Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play, According To The Manns
David and Tamela Mann share the funniest moments from Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play.
Tyler Perry’s Farewell Play Cast Talks Celebrating Black Culture Through Art
David Mann and Tamela Mann, who portray Mr. Brown and Cora in Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play, discuss celebrating Black culture through their comedy and music.
Why The Silk Road Director Didn't Want The Movie To Tell You Whether He's Innocent Or Guilty
Writer/director Tiller Russell explains why he didn't want Silk Road to tell the audience whether they should agree with Ross Ulbricht's fate.
Why Tyler Perry’s The Oval Cast Loves ‘Marathon’ Shooting Style
The stars of Tyler Perry's The Oval compare the filming schedule to running a marathon, and they love it.
The Lucas Brothers Are ‘Optimistic’ About Black Cinema But Have Some Concerns
Keith and Kenny Lucas, writers of Judas and the Black Messiah, share their hopes and concerns for the future of Black cinema.
Next Time You Watch Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play, Pay Attention To The Table
The cast of Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play had as much fun - if not more - than the audience!
Judas And The Black Messiah Writers Discuss Black People Not Being ‘Perceived As Human’
Judas and the Black Messiah writers Keith and Kenny Lucas reflect on how Blacks are seen.
What Fans Can Expect From Season 2 Of Tyler Perry’s The Oval
Season 2 of Tyler Perry's The Oval on BET will have a family therapy scene you don't want to miss.
A Rundown Of The Times Michael B. Jordan And Lori Harvey Were So Adorable It Hurt
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey's new relationship makes me so happy yet so sad.
Judas And The Black Messiah Wants To Change How The Black Panther Party Is Perceived
The Lucas Brothers shared how their film Judas and the Black Messiah will change the way people view the Black Panthers.
Why Judas And The Black Messiah's Writers Weren't Worried About Spoiling Anything With The Title
The title let's you know what's coming, but the story's perspective makes it more epic.
How Social-Media Culture Shaped The Story Of The Right One
How do you find your authentic self in the social media age?
The Right One Director Discusses ‘Organically Diverse’ Casting
Ken Mok made sure his film reflected the world as it is today.
Calling The Right One ‘A Very Different Romantic Comedy’ Is The Best Compliment To The Director
Different is exactly what he was going for.
Wendy Williams Has ‘No Regrets’ And Is Living Her ‘Best Life’ Since Divorce
Gotta love her honesty.
Hip-Hop Legends Salt-N-Pepa Talk Revisiting Old Wounds For Lifetime Biopic
Imagine putting 35 years into a 2.5 hour film.
Borat 2 Producer On Why Movies Shouldn’t Be Censored Based On Current Events
The executive producer also worked on Zoolander and has strong thoughts about movies being a slice of life.
How Americans And Indians Look At Love Differently, According To A Suitable Boy Director
So much of what we see is actually absolutely averse to self-awareness.
Why A Suitable Boy’s Characters Switch Between Languages So Often
The book is written entirely in English, but the TV series made some changes.
John Boyega Calls Big Franchise Work ‘Luxury Jail’ For An Actor
He makes a solid point here.
