You know why the Asian American community -- or any "othered" community for that matter -- makes a big deal when they are seen themselves represented on film, TV or media? Because it does exactly that: it makes them feel seen. It makes them feel not invisible. The...
Can you believe that there's another installment of Indiana Jones? I mean, Harrison Ford will probably be doing this forever -- earring and all. Nonetheless, the cast for the fifth installment of the 40-year-old iconic film franchise has added Shaunette Renée...
On this week's episode of the acclaimed, informative and wildly fun FANTI Podcast, hosts Jarrett Hill and Tre’vell Anderson talk with Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins about the new Amazon limited series The Underground Railroad. Listen to the episode below....
Queen Ziwe Fumudoh is known as a writer for Desus and Mero but is probably best known for asking honest questions that make white women feel uncomfortable -- but in the best way possible. Now, the comedian and writer is taking her Baited brand to Showtime with her...
Acclaimed -- and sometimes underrated actor David Oyelowo was this week's guest on Deadline's New Hollywood Podcast to talk about his feature directorial debut, The Water Man. The hosts also had a very interesting conversation with Oyelowo about unintentionally...
Since May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it's only appropriate to celebrate, Asian & Pacific Islander (API) excellence. Gold House has unveiled its 2021 A100 List of the 100 most impactful leaders of the past year. A100 Honorees are voted on by a...
The trades were busy this week with tons of news -- especially Deadline. For one, we found out that Maya Rudolph and Yvette Nicole Brown have joined the cast of Disenchanted, the sequel to Disney's Enchanted which is set for Disney+ Lovecraft Country queen Jurnee...
Co-created by Sierra Teller Ornelas (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superstore), Ed Helms (of The Office fame) and Michael Schur (mastermnind behind The Good Place and Parks and Recreation), Rutherford Falls is now available to watch in its entirety on Peacock -- and I am...
When it comes to to the Film Independent Spirit Awards, all you need to know is that Chloe Zhao's Nomadland got some flowers as did Riz Ahmed's Sound of Metal. Shout out to Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You for getting the love it deserves. Regina King's...
