From Blacula to Get Out: The 5 most important black horror films

You have Keith David inThey Live, Ken Foree inDawn of the Dead. Then there are new people on the horizon [like] Jordan Peele. I think the beauty of the documentary is to tie all that together. Below, Blackwell talks about what she regards as the five most important black horror films. Son of Ingagi (1940) That was written by Spencer Williams. He was a black filmmaker. What is so revolutionary about this film is that it fully fleshes out its black characters....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Jennifer Carter

From blind date to BFFs: HowLike a Bossstars Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne became real friends

Blind dates arent just for romance anymore. 1 person for their entire lives was even trickier and more important than ever. This story lives and dies on the chemistry between the two actresses playing the parts, Byrne tells EW. Credit: Eli Joshua Ade/Paramount I knew Tiffany from her work, and I was just such a fan. We chatted on the phone and were like, Lets get a drink! We had like a blind date and we really hit it off, the comedian says....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Hector Owens

From Cheryl to Andrew Garfield, here are theRuPaul's Drag Race UKjudges

The pop star is a mainstay in the U.K. music industry, having notched six No. 1 singles atop the British charts. In a press statement, theGreatest Dancercoach continued: “I am a huge fan ofDrag Race. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; VH1; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images It is not only fun and glamorous but equally as skillful and admirable, I find it incredibly inspiring. I just love the makeup, creativity and the drama. I am honored to be a guest judge....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Morgan Barry

From Dolly Parton's blessing toTonight Showgiggles: Get to know the Highwomen

Out Friday, the dynamic and dynamiteHighwomenalbum contains a dozen songs that span classic country and contemporary Americana. Shires delivers the kiss-off of the year with the shady swagger of Dont Call Me. Hemby soars on the poignant My Only Child, co-written with pal Miranda Lambert. Credit: Alysse Gafkjen And so much more. The women were deeply relieved. It was like a way of them assuming another form outside of their careers....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Caitlin Washington

From games to TV,The Last of Usboss expands saga into new territory

A saga that takes place in the aftermath of a global pandemic isnt exactly what you would call escapism. “But I love learning about different mediums and what makes them unique.” Does he save the girl he now thinks of as his own daughter or save potential billions? Credit: Naughty Dog The decision continues to ripple inPart II, which marks a new direction for theLast of Usstory. The initial concepts forPart IIdidn’t quite work....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Jorge Green

From hit podcast to best-selling graphic novel,The Adventure Zonehas become a cultural phenomenon

There was a lot on his mind. His and Travis wives were expecting.Pokemon GOhad just been released. And they were about to embark on a thrilling new journey. Credit: Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group We were distracted from the meeting with all of our new virtual pets! Id even say she got it before we got it. (See the ad below.) Carey Pietsch / First Second The same goes with their publisher, First Second....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Derrick Jones

From James Baldwin to Donny Hathaway, Billy Porter shares his Must List

The Fire Next Timeby James Baldwin Ive been rereading it in this moment for inspiration. Im writing my memoir as a black queer man. I didn’t grow up with any examples. Credit: Shavonne Wong They don’t teach James Baldwin in school. They didn’t teach James Baldwin in my church. I didn’t know who James Baldwin was until I was in my mid to late 20s. Vintage Everything that is on-page is what I feel in my heart and in my soul....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Julian Bishop

From nightmares to dream project: Mike Birbiglia's 'Sleepwalk With Me'

Its a pretty common dream: Lets make a movie. It gave him a story to tell, and everyone knows thats the main ingredient for making a movie. I had wanted to make films since I was in college, says Birbiglia, 34. Adam Beckman But he didnt know what he was doing, and his amateur filmmaking endeavor turned into a fiasco. I lost so much money and didnt even finish the short, Birbiglia says....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Katie Guerrero

From playingSNL's Princess Jasmine to starring inAladdin, Nasim Pedrad reflects on her full-circle role

I thought there was a real opportunity there to show this very loving relationship between these two women. And of course, you cant bring on Pedrad and not expect a strong dose of comedy. Credit: Daniel Smith/Disney Daniel Smith/Disney

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Jennifer Walsh

From Quincy Jones' cameo to that last kiss, Ava DuVernay on theCherish the Dayfinale

WhenEW recently spoke with Roquemorebefore the show’s premiere she talked about loving the challenge of the time jumps. “I got to know her over a five-year span. So much changes over five years. Courtesy of OWN In film you get the whole script, so you know where your character is going to go. But on TV its getting revealed to you as we get each new script. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Xosha and Alano really burned it up in this first season....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Jennifer Weber

From Stewie's therapy session to 'The One Where No One's Ready': TV's best bottle episodes

Ahead, check out the shows that paved the way forFamily Guy. There’s even a nod toCatfish. Seinfeldwas a show about nothing and perhaps no episode exemplifies that more than this one. Fox It sounds absurd on paper but so do all of the show’s best episodes. Atlanta,“B.A.N.” File this under Bottle Episodes That Probably Cost More Than Standard Episodes. NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images It’s also the perfect example of the way that today’s connection shows are changing the mold entirely....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Megan Flores

From stolen DVD players to Black Superman,Fast & Furiouswriter shares secrets of the franchise

“I loved the idea of this crew that acts like a family,” Morgan says. “Technically they started out as thieves, but they stand for something bigger, which is each other. But they were like, ‘Listen, we’re definitely not doing that. But the thing that everyone universally said was, ‘Oh my God, Vin is coming back!’ “There’s always surprises and reveals and things that turn the characters’ worlds on their heads....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 771 words · Andrew Ramos

From Sundance to the multiplex: Women directors are taking the spotlight

And I think seven of the girls [I played with] went on to coach, Carey says. It wont be a barrier because they wont know there was a barrier. But it is still a very small group. Credit: Sony Pictures Classics Beyond Sundance, women are making strides in the independent film world overall. Careys script made the 2010 blacklist and was discovered during a table read at the Austin Film Festival....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Paul Escobar