Samantha LaBat
Obsessed with Hamilton and most things Disney. Gets too attached to TV show characters. Loves a good thriller, but will only tolerate so much blood.
Latest articles by Samantha LaBat
![Devale Ellis as Zac on Sistas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wiJ4wdUjgvyB7Def94jSoS-320-80.png)
Tyler Perry’s Sistas Cast Talks Celebrating Diversity On The BET Show
By Samantha LaBat published
The men of Sistas share how their diverse characters have impacted audiences.
![Shaq & Karon in Gramercy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GFsFLh3kA7Zv3AW78vHuCW-320-80.png)
Gramercy Directors Reveal Personal Connections To The Mental Health Film
By Samantha LaBat published
The co-directors of Gramercy have shared how the subject matter of their film is personal to them.
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BET's Sistas Stars Explain Why They Like Working With Tyler Perry So Much
By Samantha LaBat published
He creates a warm and collaborative work environment.
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Welcome To The Blumhouse: CinemaBlend Is Giving Away Virtual Premiere Codes
By Samantha LaBat published
Enter now for your chance to attend one of these virtual premieres!
![Sonia Lowman from Interview with CB](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6nurPUU2LdqgE8U9nQRCmb-320-80.png)
Black Boys Director Explains Why The Title Is Supposed To Be Confrontational
By Samantha LaBat published
Sounds like the goal here is for audiences to walk away with a great deal of introspection, and I'd say the film accomplishes just that.
![Masali Baduza as Sephy in Noughts And Crosses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PsWmRM9wG658FkEEMnSG9Y-320-80.jpg)
The Noughts And Crosses Leads Discuss What They'd Like From Season 2
By Samantha LaBat published
Season 1 of Noughts + Crosses left us wanting more. Here's what leads Masali Baduza and Jack Rowan want to see in Season 2.
![Masali Baduza as Sephy and Jack Rowan as Callum in Noughts And Crosses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/23VwCnzmet2JyRZKYKuHdT-320-80.jpg)
What The Noughts And Crosses Leads Hope Fans Take Away From The Show
By Samantha LaBat published
Filming Noughts + Crosses was an enlightening and impactful experience for leads Masali Baduza and Jack Rowan.
![Janelle Monae in Hidden Figures](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X9KrPujWabRnUkwJDL8P8L-320-80.jpg)
Janelle Monae On Why It Was Important Hidden Figures And Moonlight Were Her First Two Movie Roles
By Samantha LaBat published
Janelle Monae discusses the importance of representation for blacks in the media.
![Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as Edward and Bella at prom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sV5pt8w7JqESkuR5BHU3a-320-80.jpg)
6 Twilight Characters I Love Or Loathe Even More After Midnight Sun
By Samantha LaBat published
Do we love that Edward loves Bella, or do we actually love Bella?
![Anna Diop from DC FanDome's BAWSE Panel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n28QDnzAgnX93KY6LHg22U-320-80.png)
Candice Patton, Anna Diop And More Share Stories About Why Representation Matters
By Samantha LaBat published
DC FanDome’s BAWSE Females of Color Within the DC Universe panel gathered actresses across DC television and film to discuss the importance of representation in the media.
![Andrene Ward-Hammond as Detective Martin in The Lovebirds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TfUmbZomP2WNUurkvgJsvL-320-80.png)
The Lovebirds' Andrene Ward-Hammond Gives Advice To Young Actors Of Color
By Samantha LaBat published
This is a marathon, not a sprint.
![Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hamilton in Hamilton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ypxGi8K4AsnBNRuahRYPLK-320-80.png)
Hamilton: 26 Cool Background Things To Look For The Next Time You Watch
By Samantha LaBat published
Wait for it (wait for it)...
![Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QNyHck7bKzyTkGJGaQVaei-320-80.png)
The Next Time You Watch Hamilton, Pay Attention To His Jackets
By Samantha LaBat published
Did you notice this costuming detail?