Blacklisted Conversations

TBB Talks to Anthony Welsh to find out more about his character Joe in Channel 4's comedy series 'Pure' and how he’s managed to stealthily navigate the acting world…

Anthony Welsh is a British Black actor whose career is taking a quiet steady rise. Starring in Hollywood productions ranging from Red Tails alongside Cuba Gooding Jnr., Michael B. Jordan and Ne-Yo to the hit indie sci-fi Girl with All the Gifts Welsh has a cv which boasts a credible acting journey. Though some of you may not have heard of him.

Navigating the usual rites of passage UK tv shows, like The Bill and Casualty, Welsh also starred in the cult classic Black Mirror. Demonstrating his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles, he also has reputable stage experience. After making his stage debut in 2008 in Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play Brother’s Size, he returned to the role in 2018. 

Going against the grain of celebrity and stardom, Welsh’s latest project Pure will surely push him that bit further into the limelight. 

Channel 4’s new series Pure a comedy which takes a frank look at Mental Health. 24-year-old Marnie suffers from xxx-rated and intrusive thoughts which are diagnosed as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) nicknamed ‘pure O’. When it all gets a bit too much Marnie leaves her home in Scotland to find a new life in London where she makes a gang of new friends, including the irresistible and unassuming Joe played by Welsh.

Find out more about Pure here: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/pure

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TBB Talks to Reinaldo Marcus Green about his latest film 'Monsters and Men'. He also spills the beans about his work on the Netflix / Lebron James' Spring Hill co-pro, Top Boy 3.

The series which is also executive produced by Drake follows on the Channel 4 series starring Ashley Walters, Kano, and a host of British black talent. 

Marcus Reinaldo Green hails from Staten Island and has just completed filming series 3 of British crime series Top Boy. 

His recent directorial feature debut 'Monsters and Men' is a 3-chapter powerful tale about an eye-witness who captures the murder of his friend by the police on his phone. An African-American police officer battling with his conscience to stand up against his fellow officers, and a local high school student who transforms from passive bystander to vehement activist. 

Starring John David Washington, Anthony Ramos, and newcomer Kelvin Harrison Jr. Monsters and Men challenges the audience to consider three ultimately human perspectives of a common issue we face today. 

Top Boy 3 will be on Netflix later this year. 

Monsters and Men is in UK cinemas from Friday 18th January 2019

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AnpybNQ-hU&t=65s

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One of the brightest new stars on the stand-up circuit, Judi Love won Comedian of the Year at the 2018 UK Entertainment Awards and presents a weekly show on BBC Radio London. 

She recently appeared on The Lenny Henry Birthday Show and performs regularly in venues throughout the UK. Love's frank and funny social media sketches have won a loyal following and have been picked up by the likes of Comedy Central. 

A film fan, her online skits include a reaction to Black Panther in which she attempts to book flights to Wakanda. 

This January 20th, Ms. Love will become the first black person ever to host the London Critics' Circle Film Awards.

Judi Love on BBC Radio London: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06s70db

Website: https://www.judilove.co.uk/

London Critics' Circle: http://www.criticscircle.org.uk/film/

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TBB Talks to Olivier Award-winner Sharon D. Clarke about her reprisal of her critically-hailed performance in the role of Caroline Thibodeaux in the musical 'Caroline or Change'. 

A British Black legend of the stage, Clarke has lead productions such as Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and The Amen Corner(National Theatre), Ghost The Musical (Piccadilly Theatre), The Life (Southwark Playhouse), Porgy and Bess (Regents Park Open Air Theatre). She was also recently seen in BBC's cult sci-fi series Doctor Who and the thriller series Informer.

Directed by Michael Longhurst, Caroline, Or Change, is the celebrated musical written by Tony Kushner, author of Angels in America, with a score from Tony Award-winning Jeanine Tesori running at the West End’s Playhouse Theatre from 20 November 2018 to 9 February 2019.

Louisiana, 1963. Revolution is in the air, though not so much for Caroline, the poorly paid maid toiling endlessly in the sweltering basement of the Gellman household. It’s a fantastical, magical place amidst the piles of laundry and singing washing machines, especially for eight-year-old Noah Gellman who sneaks downstairs to see her whenever he can. Yet a simple gesture to leave more money in Caroline’s pocket is about to test who and how far the winds of change can ever really reach…

Winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Caroline, Or Change is a playful, funny, and deeply moving portrait of America at a time of momentous social upheaval, set to an uplifting and profound score of soul, blues, classical and traditional Jewish folk music.

Find out more and book tickets here: https://carolineorchange.co.uk/

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During Black History the Mostly Lit guys hosted a live session at the BFI. TBB's literature reviewer Priscilla Owusu caught up with Alex, Raqfiq and Derek to find out more about their revolutionary podcast. 

Named by the Guardian and the BBC as one of the top podcasts of 2017, Mostly Lit is an award-winning books and pop-culture podcast, hosted by Alex Reads, Raifa Rafiq and Derek Owusu.

Find out more on Mostly Lit: https://www.mostly-lit.com

Keep up to date with Priscilla Owusu via: http://thebritishblacklist.co.uk/author/priscilla-owusu/

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TBB Talks to Two-Time Oscar Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz ('La La Land', ‘Whiplash’), who's returning with his latest project 'First Man'. 

On the heels of the six-time Oscar winning ‘La La Land’ Director Damien Chazelle and leading actor Ryan Gosling reteam for the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight.

Justin Hurwitz continues his successful working relationship with Chazelle to score this latest epic.

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Trevor Dion Nicholas made his West End debut back in 2016, joining the West End production of Disney’s Aladdin. Trevor has played the role of Genie since its first show at the Prince Edward Theatre.

For his outstanding performance he won the What’s On Stage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. He also voices the announcer in Dreamgirls, currently running at the West End’s Savoy Theatre. He’s also the singer and songwriter for alternative indie soul band Neighbourhood Goliath, who independently released their debut EP Between Satellites & Settling in 2015 and their first full length album, Monster Victim Witness, in 2017.

As Christmas approaches Aladdin is the perfect feel good family event. 

Find out more and book your tickets here: https://aladdinthemusical.co.uk/ticket-information.php/

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TBB Talks spoke to Welsh-Zambian filmmaker Rungano Nyoni, about her filmmaking journey and how she's going to use the her 2018 Wellcome Screenwriting Fellowship award.

Winner of a BAFTA and two British Independent Film Awards for her debut film, 'I Am Not a Witch', Rungano Nyoni as been awarded the 2018 Wellcome Screenwriting Fellowship, in partnership with BFI and Film4.

Selected from over 100 names nominated by the film and television industries, the award includes £30,000 and provides the recipient with a year-long, tailored experience that includes access to some of the most exciting scientific and humanities research in the world.

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TBB Talks spoke to our much loved Marianne Jean-Baptiste about acting, parenting, meditation and more...

Marianne Jean-Baptiste has been quietly chipping away at her impressive acting career for a couple of decades now.

Showing as part of this year's BFI London Film Festival, In Fabric, directed by Peter Strickland is 'a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store, following the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences'. 

Jean-Baptiste plays 'Sheila', a recently divorced mother of one son, who is hopefully looking for love. Vulnerably played, Jean-Baptiste has been cast in a role, and a film not usually the domain of black women actresses. 

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TBB Talks caught up with rapper turned filmmaker Boots Riley, to discuss his soon to be released debut film 'Sorry to Bother You'.

In an alternate reality of present-day Oakland, Calif., telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stansfield) finds himself in a macabre universe after he discovers a magical key that leads to material glory. As Green's career begins to take off, his friends and co-workers organize a protest against corporate oppression. Cassius soon falls under the spell of Steve Lift (Armie Hammer), a cocaine-snorting CEO who offers him a salary beyond his wildest dreams.

Riley's surrealist political satire is a refreshing break from the cinematic norm.

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