Blacklisted Conversations

Beyonce released her groundbreaking performance at the 2018 Coachella festival via Netflix April 17th 

TBB came together with our friends at Everyday Fro Day and actor friend Leemore Marrett Jr. to discuss what we liked and didn't like about Homecoming ... needless to say, the discussion got a little ... heated!! 

The music documentary included the concert and behind the scenes footage. Detailing what went into pulling off the performance which celebrated Historically Black College & University (HBCU)culture with a college style band, and dance moves which included traditional stepping moves.

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The Face You Make When Everyone's Going to Die ... Episode 2, of the final season of Game of Thrones, was a setup.

They had us all warm and fuzzy at the sight of the very alpha male pissing contest between Tormund GiantsBane and Jamie the KingSlayer. Both vying for the heart of Ser Brienne of Tarth. Arya stressed us all out as she wantonly had her way with Gendry. Tyrion gathered the troops for a sing-song. Theon stepped up. Ghost returned. Sansa and Daeny played nice for about 5 seconds and Cersei was nowhere to be seen… 

Then … the horn of death.

TBB & friends Steph and Sade from Everyday Fro Day break down the pending doom.

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Establishing Shit!!!

*** SPOILERS EVERYWHERE***

TBB & Everyday Fro Day break down Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 1

It’s back and we’re EXCITED!

The Starks are back together. The dragons don’t seem to have noticed their brother or sister (?) is MIA, Bran is no fun whilst simultaneously being a G! Cersei is a feminist icon for all of 5 seconds. Arya’s on her glow up … we see you Gendry… and Sansa’s not here for Danerys.

Oh how could we forget, Missandei & Greyword are about etch #BlackAtWork on one of Winterfell Castle’s walls. 

We’ll be back next week with ep 2

TBB: http://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/

Everyday Fro Day:https://everydayfroday.com/

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TBB Talks reviews Marsai Martin’s feature debut ‘Little’... 

TBB & Everyday Fro Day discuss what they, liked, what they disliked and the importance of the themes in Little. 

Little stars Regina Hall as Jordan Sanders a take-no-prisoners tech mogul who torments her long-suffering assistant, April (Issa Rae), and the rest of her employees on a daily basis. She soon faces an unexpected threat to her personal life and career when she magically transforms into a 13-year-old version of herself (Marsai Martin) right before a do-or-die presentation. Jordan will now need to rely on April more than ever -- if April is willing to stop treating Jordan like a 13-year-old child who has an attitude problem.

Watch TBB's interview with the cast of Little: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqGVsiWcGX0

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Drawing from his Instagram skits Tom Moutchi joined forces with a team of British Black comedians and actors to bring to life the new BBC Three series 'Famalam'. 

Back for series 2, we caught up with Moutchi to find out more about the creative process and how the team worked together for the second series... 

Famalam is available to watch via BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09zn7qy/famalam

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TBB Talks gathered together some of our friends to review Jordan Peele's sophomore feature film 'US'.

We discuss the themes, the good, the bad and what we give Peele's horror #OutOf100

US tells the story of Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) who, accompanied by her husband Gabe, (Winston Duke), son Jason (Evan Alex) and daughter Zora (Shahidi Wright Joseph) returns to the beachfront home where she grew up as a child. 

Haunted by a traumatic experience from the past, Adelaide grows increasingly concerned that something bad is going to happen. Her worst fears soon become a reality when four masked strangers descend upon the house, forcing the Wilsons into a fight for survival. When the masks come off, the family is horrified to learn that each attacker takes the appearance of one of them.

US directed and written by Jordan Peele, also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Anna Diop, Elisabeth Moss.

Reviewers: 

Sade, Steph & Tobi of https://www.instagram.com/everydayfroday/

TBB Writers - Priscilla of https://www.instagram.com/justreaditreviews/

&

Jo Hamya - https://www.instagram.com/j______o_____/

Watch TBB Talks to Winston Duke about his role in US - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Tkgt7DjKQ&t=28s

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Adjoa Andoh is a British film, television, stage and radio actress who has recently joined forces with Lynette Linton (Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre) to direct the first ever women of colour lead Shakespeare Play on a UK stage. 

Their production of Richard II post-Empire reflects on what it means to be British in the light of the Windrush anniversary and as we leave the European Union.

Richard II marks the beginning of a cycle of history plays that will provide a unique opportunity to rediscover how Shakespeare perceived ‘this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England’. Our year-long exploration of ‘our scepter’d isle’ will take us on a journey through history via Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Henry V, Henry VI, and Richard III.

Richard II plays at the Shakespeare's Globe until April 21st https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on-2018/richard-ii

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TBB Talks to ... Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Kadiff Kirwan, Adelayo Adedayo and Samson Kayo who are returning for the new series of 'Timewasters'.

Created and starring Daniel Lawrence Taylor, the first series was the most watched new comedy in 2017 for 16-24’s on any digital channel in the UK.

This time around our time-travelling jazz band are transported to 1950’s London where the future has arrived: the birth of the teenager, slick-haired Teddy Boys, the vibrant Windrush crowd, box-fresh televisions and - crucially - the dawn of Rock n’ Roll. 

All the band are back for another spin through time in series two: Daniel Lawrence Taylor (Cockroaches, Uncle) plays Nick, Kadiff Kirwan (Chewing Gum, Crims) plays Jason, Adelayo Adedayo (Skins, Some Girls) as Lauren and Samson Kayo (Famalam, The Javone Prince Show) as Horace. 

A host of new stellar talent joins the cast for the second series including BAFTA/Olivier award nominated actress Anna Chancellor (Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Hour), Javone Prince (PhoneShop, The Javone Prince Show), Ellie White (The Windsors) and BAFTA award-winning actor Daniel Rigby (Eric & Ernie).

Timewasters series two begins on ITV2 10 pm Monday 11th March 2019

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Aki Omoshaybi is a relatively quiet name in the British Black film industry.

He's recently completed his first debut feature ,'Real' a romcom. We caught up with him however to talk to him about his role in Burning Man a new British Road Trip horror movie.

In cinemas from March 1st Burning Men is about three young musicians Ray (Ed Hayter) and Don (Aki Omoshaybi) who are evicted from their South London squat, they decide to sell their precious vinyl collection and fly to Memphis in search of their destiny. 

Frustrated by the shortfall in funds, they steal an ‘uber-rare’ Black Metal record at a Camden record fair and head out of town to sell it. As they drive north in their beaten-up Volvo Amazon, picking up hitchhiker Susie (Elinor Crawley) en route, they find themselves stalked by dark forces apparently unleashed by the ‘devil disc’ they have stolen.

Burning Men gets its digital release March 18th 2019

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLtfIEF2cW0

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TBB Talks to Angela Ferreira about 'Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle' and how important it was to bring such a story to life in this unique way...  

Angela Ferreira is one of the Executive Directors of Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle - eight 15-minute heartfelt monologues set in the front room of an Afro-Caribbean home.

In association with BBC Arts and in partnership with Sir Lenny Henry’s production company Douglas Road and the Young Vic Theatre, the monologues follow the highs and lows of one family from their arrival in England in the 1940s up to the present day as they explore their hopes and desires, challenges and shattered dreams. 

Angela Ferreira's career spans over 20 years and covers a wide range of TV production skills including director, script editor, producer, executive producer and commissioner across arts, news, music, entertainment, and live events. She has held Commissioning Editor positions at Channel 4 in Daytime, Factual Entertainment and for E4 and was an Executive Producer in BBC Entertainment and Features.

This year she was promoted from Development Executive to Managing Director of Douglas Road Productions, the company established by Sir Lenny Henry in 2014 supported by Endemol Shine UK.

Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle airs on BBC 4 from Sunday 17th February, first episode 10 pm - find out more here: 

Be Manzini: https://www.facebook.com/be.manzini

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