Race has always been a hot-button issue, but in these times where it’s at the forefront of our country it’s best to go back to the past. Actor and musician Sammy Davis, Jr. was one of the first black entertainers…
AFI Movie Review: Gemini
Nostalgia is a cash cow in today’s film market. Audiences are vocal about their love and/or hatred for a variety of throwbacks, from resurrecting beloved television series to attempts to capture film noir. During a Q&A following the AFI screening…
Live From the AFI Film Festival:Call Me By Your Name Red Carpet
The first full day of the festival saw several prominent titles make their Los Angeles review, but the hot-ticket film was Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name. The film that’s captured audiences’ attention since it’s festival debut in January,…
Live From the AFI Film Festival – Mr. Roosevelt Red Carpet
The stars came out at AFI Fest for Noel Wells’ directorial debut, Mr. Roosevelt. The story of a wannabe actress called back to her Austin home to bury her cat has capture attention since winning the Audience Award at this…
AFI Movie Review – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
After last year’s comprehensive documentary about O.J. Simpson, the time is now to look at the threshold between being a person of color and a celebrity of color. No person exemplifies those battling dichotomies better than Rat Packer Sammy Davis,…
Live From the 2017 AFI Festival: Day One Reactions
The final major film festival of the season, the 2017 AFI Film Fest kicked off in Hollywood this past week. The first festival day is often a time to gather bearings and plan strategies, with only two films scheduled: the…
2017 AFI Fest Must-Sees
The conclusion of the film festival season and the start of serious awards talk begins with AFI Fest. Set amongst the movie palaces of Hollywood, AFI Fest is where several of the Oscar frontrunners come to play – or make…