Tag: race
Colin Kaepernick Compares the NFL Draft Combine to Slavery
Don Khan Swaylo | Nov 2, 2021 | 0
Colin Kaepernick is either the dumbest or the savviest man in the business; at this point, it must be the latter more than it is the former. No one in their right mind could honestly make a comparison this absurd without knowing the backlash would be so severe. In a clip from the Netflix series &hel...
Read MoreIdris Elba’s Character “ISN’T BLACK ENOUGH” Says BBC Diversity Chief
Lyndon Hall | Apr 15, 2021 | 1
BBC’s diversity chief, Miranda Wayland, claims that Idris Elba’s character in the TV series Luther “isn’t black enough to be real” because “he doesn’t have any black friends and doesn’t eat any Caribbean food.” She ended the statement by saying t...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Best of Enemies (2019)
Just like any weekend, last Friday saw the release of several movies, but the wide release I’ve heard the least about is The Best of Enemies, and the reviews I’ve seen have been negative or mediocre. That being said, I’m a firm believer that everyone should make up their own minds, and the...
Read MoreJordan Peele Wants to Make Movies About Black People, and That’s OK
This Monday, in a conversation with students at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Jordan Peele made some remarks about race and the casting of his movies. Specifically, he plans to continue casting black lead actors after his successful horror films Get Out and Us. Any time you mention race (or, let...
Read MoreYou Should Be Watching: Amos and Andrew (1993)
“I know for all your talk, you’re about the whitest damn black man I ever met.” Welcome back to You Should be Watching, where I recommend movies and TV series that I find underrated. This week we’re going back to 1993 with Amos and Andrew. This dark comedy has a great cast and deals ...
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