Whether it is theMr Bonescomedy movie franchise,Black Panther,The Woman King, and several Hollywood films centered on African history and lore, these titles and more have been executed to a certain degree of excellence that has inevitably introduced African literature and culture to the global cinema stage. Nonetheless, certain flaws remain prevalent in these movies one cannot help but identify. After an Afrocentric Hollywood blockbuster premiere, foreign critics and moviegoers would praise the directors and actors for their authenticity and commitment to portraying an underrepresented Africa....

Since the beginning of his career,Nicolas Cagehas been recognized for his trademark overdramatized acting. His unforgettable style can be identified in his most well-known films such asFace-Off, Leaving Las Vegas,andCon-Airand has certainly solidified Cage’s success as an actor. Although memorable, critics and audiences have often questioned Nicolas Cage’s approach to acting. One of the most criticized performances by Cage is in the 2007Neil LaBute horrorremake ofThe Wicker Man, whichRotten Tomatoeshas hilariously described as “puzzlingly misguided....

The Rock, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart are back together forJumanji: The Next Level, which hit theaters over the weekend. The third movie in the franchise overall brought the action back to the video game world, but what does the future hold? The movie’s post-credit scene holds some major clues, and we could very well be taking the series back to its roots next time around. Warning:spoilersahead forJumanji: The Next Level....

Many celebrities have been weighing in about the controversial slap heard ‘round the world at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. As always,Howard Sternwas among them, taking to his radio show on Monday to share his thoughts on the situation withWill Smithslapping Chris Rock. Not one to hold back, Stern makes it clear that he feels appalled by Smith’s behavior, noting that he saw it to be a sign of “great mental illness....

I Know What You Did Last Summeris making a comeback. This time, the horror franchise will be happening on the small screen. Amazon is developing a new take on the slasher series. The project is being developed in partnership with Sony Pictures Television, James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Original Film. The company seems to be high on the project as they have handed down a straight-to-series order. TheI Know What You Did Last Summer TV showwas first announced in the summer of 2019....

DirectorJon Wattsis currently hard at work filmingSpider-Man: Homecomingin Atlanta, Georgia. He and starTom Holland, along with some of the rest of the new cast, took a break last weekend to surprise fans with an appearance, and footage at San Diego Comic-Con. The footage hasn’t made its way online yet, but excitement is at an all-time high for Peter Parker’s first full movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it looks like another Avenger may be joining him....

Paramount finally confirmed today something thatStar Trekfans have wanted to know for a few years; thatJ.J. Abramswill be producing the sequel toStar Trek BeyondwithChris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg and John Cho all set to boldly go where they have been three times before. A fourth entry in the rebootedStar Trekfranchise was originally discussed six years ago, but for a while, there had beenno word on whether a new Star Trek movie would be moving forwarduntil today....

We’re still a couple of weeks out from the premiere ofFreakier Fridayon August 8, but asJamie Lee Curtiswas celebrating the world premiere of the sequel earlier this week, she all but confirmed that one of TV’s most iconic characters will be returning. Curtis stars in the new Disney flick along with Lindsay Lohan, with both stars reprising their roles from the 2003 comedy. Walking the red carpet at theFreakier Fridaypremiere at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, Curtis was approached by Entertainment Weekly and asked about the recent rumorsthat she’d be portraying Jessica Fletcherin aMurder, She Wrotereboot....

Jeff Bridges is heading back to the small screen, asThe Big Lebowskistar and screen legend will soon be returning to television with a starring role in an ongoing TV series. CalledThe Old Man, the series is written byBlack Sailsco-creators Join Steinberg and Robert Levine. Along with Bridges, Steinberg, and Levine, Warren Littlefield (The Handmaid’s Tale), Dan Shotz, and David Schiff are executive producing. Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios in association with The Littlefield Company, the series was recently revealed by FX Entertainment’s Nick Grad and Gina Balian as a new show for FX....

Using his celebrity status to truly make a difference,John Cenahas granted more than 650 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This month, WWE has been celebrating “Cena Month,” and a new post on Twitter touts the pro wrestling legend’s accomplishment of setting the incredible record. As noted by WWE, Cena’s record of 650+ is more than any other celebrity in history. Fellow WWE legend Hulk Hogan and NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon have granted more than 200 wishes, butno one besides Cenahas ever made it past the 300 mark....

It may not have won Best Picture, butGet Outstill managed to make history at this year’s Oscars.Jordan Peelewon for Best Original Screenplay for his work on the critically acclaimed and massive box office genre hit, which made for one of the most exciting moments of the entire Academy Awards ceremony. Not just because people were excited to seeGet Outactually walk away with a major award, but because Peele became the first ever African American to win the award for Best Original Screenplay....

Universal rolled out its highly-anticipatedJurassic World: Fallen Kingdomin theaters last night for Thursday sneak previews, and as expected, it fell short of its 2015 predecessor,Jurassic World.Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomtook in an impressive $15.3 million from Thursday sneak peeks, just below the $18.5 million thatJurassic Worldearned in 2015, en route to a then-record opening weekend of $208.8 million.Box officeanalysts are predicting an opening weekend between $130 million and $140 million forJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which doesn’t have as good of reviews as its predecessor but it does have a much wider release....

Last month, Warner Bros. unveiled the first full-lengthJustice Leaguetrailer, but with exactly seven months left until this superhero ensemble hits theaters, it remains to be seen if much more footage will be released. Today we have word thatGame of Thronesstar Michael McElhatton, who played the nefarious Roose Bolton on the HBO series, has a mystery role in the superhero ensemble. While he wouldn’t say who he’s playing, but the actor did tease that he is in the movie’s opening scene, which is quite dark....