While there were many expected recognitions during the 2023 Oscar nominations reveal on Tuesday (looking at you Angela Bassett, Ruth Carter, Rihanna and Brian Tyree Henry), there were also a plethora of stunning upsets—chief among them, the lack of recognition for The Woman King.Read More
Like the musicians say, 'Every song was a hit back to back'. Would it be too much describing every scene a hit back to back in the much talked about Netflix Original Series, Shanty Town?Read More
In the last few years, Africa has exported several worthy talents overseas. Film industries across the continent have also gotten so far ahead, our films now appear on big screens in European countries and are nominated for categories in the Oscars, and other reputable international film festivals across the globe. Read More
With a disarming façade and subtle intensity, British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor quietly embarked upon a film career after several successful stage performances with a noticeable supporting role as an interpreter in Steven Spielberg's historical drama, "Amistad" (1997).Read More
Since the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee announced that it won’t be submitting a Nigerian film for the 2023 Academy Awards, it has been embroiled in one controversy or the other.Read More
Throughout history, many leaders have used the power of film to help achieve their goals. During WWII, for example, both Hitler and Stalin used movies as propaganda and did so very successfully. Cinema can easily change people’s opinions and their outlooks on life.Read More
Born Morgan Freeman and with an authoritative voice and calm demeanour, this ever popular American actor has grown into one of the most respected figures in modern US cinema. Morgan was born on June 1, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mayme Edna (Revere), a teacher, and Morgan Porterfield Freeman, a barber. The young Freeman attended...Read More
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