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The Black Neo-noirs of the ’90s
One of noir’s primary characteristics is its skewering of society’s ills. But not until films like ‘Deep Cover’ and ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ did the genre turn its eye toward race and racism.
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Family Untied: Kendrick Lamar and TDE Ruled the 2010s. What Comes After Their Split?
The Compton MC and his label were among the most popular and influential entities in music of the past decade. But their relationship is coming to an end. So what now?
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The Evolution of Will Smith
After ruling Hollywood for an extended period, the 2010s saw Smith lose his Midas touch. Now, ‘King Richard’ has him more in control of the Hollywood landscape—and in the middle of Oscars season.
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The Many Flaws of ‘Many Saints’ Begin With Its Handling of Race
The ‘Sopranos’ prequel film gives Leslie Odom Jr. a meaty role as Harold, but the movie doesn’t seem to know quite what do with the character
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Daisies, Aged: A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and the End of the Native Tongues Era
In 1996, the two most prominent groups from hip-hop’s most prominent conscious collective released tense works that reacted to the evolving genre around them—and signaled the end of the crew as fans knew it
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‘Snowfall’ Is Becoming Can’t-Miss TV
FX’s tale of the rise of crack on the streets of South Central L.A. in the 1980s got off to a slow start, but now in its fourth season, it’s one of the most underrated shows on television
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Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield Come Full Circle in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
After sharing scenes in 2017’s ‘Get Out,’ both actors have risen to the top of their craft, albeit through very different methods
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How Cam’ron Turned ‘Paid in Full’ Into a Cult Legend
The 2002 film wasn’t a box office hit, but it’s lived on thanks in large part to an indelible performance from one of Harlem’s finest
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The Undeniable Joy of Alfonso Ribeiro
Once known only as Carlton Banks, the entertainer is now everywhere you look—on HBO Max, hosting ‘America’s Funniest Videos,’ playing a Chris Paul imposter. And he’s loving every second of it.
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‘Fargo’ Season 4 Wanted to Talk About Race, but Had a Big Communication Problem
The FX show has seemed out of its range when addressing racism because it’s been more committed to telling than showing