For the Love of "Do The Right Thing"
On June 30, 1989, Spike Lee released what is arguably his greatest film: "Do…
"What Other Way They Ever Do Us?" — Why The Central Park 5 Can Happen Again
When I was a teenager, my mother hated the idea of me going out in groups with…
Did "Green Book" Really Win?
The director of "Green Book" stood up on that stage in front of God and…
Review: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
Legendary singer Sam Cooke died in 1964 under circumstances shrouded in…
Greenleaf and Gospel Music
I’m a fan of the TV show "Greenleaf." The fact that the show has the Oprah…
“The Truth We Omit”: How Black Panther Addresses Fatherhood
Warning: This article contains spoilers."Papa, tell me a story.”“Which one?"…
Do it For the Diaspora?: The Moral Question Behind Black Panther
Once wunderkind writer and director Ryan Coogler and the stellar cast of "Black…
Stranger Things and The Sinclairs
After finishing season 2 of Stranger Things (in 2 days), I was impressed.…
Pass The Remote: Get Out
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt’s movie time! Jemar and Tyler review…
Hidden Figures Revealed: Movie Review
As a black woman, I was deeply moved by Hidden Figures. I am not usually one…
Fences Movie: A Christian Reflection
This movie review originally appeared on John's personal blog, and has been…
Pass The Mic: Black Panther And The Longing For A Hero King
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTyler and Beau discuss the recent film…
What Hath the Oscars to do with Evangelical Churches?
It’s that time of year again: the Academy Awards. For those of us who love…
Better Than Boycotting: An Alternative Approach to Christians and Bad Movies
Every one or two years Hollywood produces a movie so morally objectionable that…
Roundtable Discussion: Noah (The Movie)
Phillip is joined by Adam Thomason, Muche Ukegbu, Tyler Burns, and Jasmine…
By Us, About Us: Reflections on 12 Years a Slave and Literature
I remember the first time I ever realized that a story could center around…
