If you've been following for any amount of time, you know that not only have I worked professionally in the field, but I also love some good fictionalized horror! And #From is no exception to that rule! This show is balls-to-the-wall scary, good fun! And it also has a heavy dose of humanity. If you're not interested for the monsters (omg, how can you not be) then you'll be with it for the mysteries, the science (yes, there's that too) and the community.

#HaroldPerrineau is a perfect choice for this show, and not just because of his role in #Lost. (Let's just say now, while there are some similarities, this show is vastly different and far scarier.) One of the first times I remember seeing Perrineau perform was in the #BazLuhrmann rendition of #RomeoandJuliet. To this day, my SO and I rave about it regularly, particularly Perrineau's turn as Mercutio. It's one of the defining movies of my childhood!

As in #Lost, #Oz, #TheMatrixReloaded and Revolutions, #Claws, #TheBestMan and anything else he's in, he just knows how to create a great, relatable yet intense performance.

Along with that, the rest of the cast also has a fantastic on-screen chemistry and they're in sync, which makes for a series that anyone would be hungry for! (Literally - I finished the 10 episodes so fast, I kept opening and closing the show's page like a refrigerator door, hoping more would appear out of thin air. Much like the people in the town!) I liked it so much that the only thing that disappointed me was the death of one of the main characters (no spoilers).

There's a lot to say about this show. One of the things that I'm glad they cleared early on was a rundown of what it's (likely) not. They're not dead, for one. Another is that I was right about a couple of major things that happen (which were not easy to figure out, but it was definitely fun). If you know, you know!

This is a must-watch for any horror fan, hands down. Episodes available now Epix.

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#JohnGriffin #ElizabethSaunders #ScottMcCord #RickyHe #AveryKonrad #HannahCheramy #CatalinaSandinoMoreno #DavidAlpay #ShaunMajumder #CorteonMoore #EionBailey #fromtvshow #horror #epix

At first, one might think that #61ststreet is another "Black trauma show" (something that's not inherently bad within reason, though at times difficult to watch. But that's a complex conversation for another time). However, it's not. When I started watching the series, one of my first joking thoughts was, "Uh, oh. Time to put up the emotional barriers. Repeat after me - 'it's just a show, it's just a show.'" Naturally, given the type of series it is, it also deals with real life situations.

But it's also a hopeful series that shows something we don't often get to see. A fictionalized and uplifting behind-the-scenes of the lives of people creating a way. Not just in everyday life, but in politics and justice. And, of course, there's some shady dealings and mystery, too.

All in all, it's engaging, as much for the writing as the acting. The legendary #CourtneyBVance (big ups to #LovecraftCountry) and #AunjanueEllis (#KingRichard - what, what!) lead the cast with sincere acting that ties everything together. And #HoltMcCallany plays one hell of a bad guy! It's a show that makes you want to know what happens next, like a good mystery novel that you can curl up with some popcorn!

Episodes are available now on Amc

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#PeterMoffat #MichaelBJordan #JerodHaynes #AndreneWardHammond

#MarkOBrien #BentleyGreen #TosinCole

'Catch the Fair One' is not just a story about human trafficking. It's also about the hardships of Native American women who go missing and/or are abused. The suffering of these women is often ignored by a mainstream that denies their dignity and existence. When POC go missing and are trafficked and/or killed, most turn a blind eye. Sometimes this even happens within the Native American community - largely due to systemic oppression, poverty and self-hatred. When Kaylee goes looking for her missing sister, it is primarily without support. Despite her boxing career, she is low on money. Due to a habit that she got clean from, her mother - who runs a successful casino - does not offer funds and may also blame Kaylee. What follows is a harrowing and action-packed movie about the lengths she goes to to bring her sister back home and exact justice on the scumbags that took her. In addition to her acting and boxing, Kali is also a long-time advocate of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMWIG) movement. #JosefKubotaWladyka #KaliReis

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In this interview, Jeffery, Emily and Sarah talk about bringing more light to the aspects of history in America that don't get talked about as much, such as the Tulsa Massacre and the history of Francis Scott Key. There are also personal accounts from Jeffery, in dealing with racism as a child and the profound effect it had on him - in particular the time a basketball coach and Catholic school priest stood up for his rights, though he did not know until 30 years later. It's both a saddening and heartwarming look at the many facets of racial history in America, things that need to be widely discussed and examined but all too often are not.

Whew! This one was a doozy. In this interview, Kamau talks about how we can dismantle the myths that narcissistic predators like Cosby and, to a lesser but no less egomaniacal extent, Joss Whedon use to endear themselves and mask their abuses from the larger public. In the case of Whedon, because his actions (that we've been made aware of to-date) are not criminal, but certainly vile, there may be a sense for some that redemption is possible with genuine change and atonement. However, as we've seen, such types rarely either believe or care that they are in the wrong. Apologies (if they happen) are false, and in most cases they simply double-down - as we've seen with the most recent interview from Joss Whedon, in which he sounded more like an extreme right-wing racist and misogynist conservative trying to dismiss the claims of a "silly woman" who speaks English as a second language, the "aggressive Black" and others who called out his abuses as "overly-sensitive" or liars. And in the case of Cosby, there simply is no redemption. While watching this series (which I described as a movie because I did pretty much watch all of the episodes at once) I, surprisingly, cried - thankfully I did not during the interview because I was worried I would. I believe I cried because anyone who has dealt with abuse from narcissists/sociopaths knows that often the egos of such predators are so reliant on controlling and emotionally destroying their targets - whether friends, family, associates or partners. In their eyes, *not* having at least a few others to control and abuse is like death to them - so they are heavily dependant on that and very often do not simply stop of their own accord, even when they've been found out and consequences are imminent (as in the case of Cosby). And, too often, as stated in the documentary, "masked predators" in entertainment often transfer the good feelings and fond memories we have of their work to themselves, making it easier to discount the harm they do. It's an eye-opening series on how someone like that uses the trust built through the power that entertainment provides, in order to "market" themselves as largely "safe" people and cover the terribly rotten human beings they truly are at their core. Like many people, I held on to doubt for a long time, aided in part by clipped and summarized (and at times inaccurate) reports that spun the words of the women who came forward. But it was Cosby's own words and admissions that erased the scraps of doubt overriding instinctual belief. I don't have any personal experience with hard drugs, so in researching quaaludes it became even more apparent that the descriptions given by his victims were clearly his intent when purchasing/getting prescriptions for the drug. Unfortunately, entertainment more so than other professions allows predators to imitate the images of decent people in order to fool people with a sense of (false) trust and safety, as described by many in the series. And, unfortunately, there has often been a culture amongst men/sickeningly predatorily-minded people that encourages using women (usually those seen as having less status than them in some way, so that if something is brought to light it can be easily dismissed) as a dumping ground for their unprocessed emotional and/or sexual bs. In the interviews, Kamau details ways such "traditions" and myths in entertainment can be ended. Episodes are available on Showtime. #showtime #WeNeedtoTalkAboutCosby

In her comedy special, #AidaRodriguez uses her humor to explore familial and cultural dynamics. She takes on both funny and serious topics, putting everything on the table. In this interview, she explains the discrimination against Dominicans and why representation is so important in the Black community and in general. The special is streaming now on #hbomax. #comedy #comedyspecials #funnywomen

In this interview with Director #TommyOliver, he talks about Juice WRLD's lifestyle and how the music industry potentially did and didn't impact his choices. #JuiceWrld, also known as Jarad Anthony Higgins, was a well-liked rapper whose life was cut short due to an accidental OD. In watching the documentary, it's impossible not to feel the loss of the talented and unassuming artist, who had a gift for creating complex lyrics on the spot at any moment. He was inspired by the smallest things and used his talent, as many do, to connect with the world. Despite his abrupt exit, he managed to impact a plethora of people in a short amount of time. And this documentary is unique in that it is largely from footage he and his friends shot on cell phones - without the intent of it being a documentary - and there are very few external interview breaks. All in all, it's a moving glimpse into the life of a young Black musician whose potential was unfortunately lost.

#KingRichard is a poignant film about #RichardWilliams and the plan he had for his daughters, #VenusWilliams and #SerenaWilliams. A plan for them to become legendary in tennis. As they say, the rest is history and the result speaks for itself.

Naturally, it's fascinating to watch the twists and turns here. Much like a tennis match, there are the moments where you see how things might have turned out differently. Confrontations, deals, games. And comparing it all to the triumphs of the living legends as we know them and their story today.

In this interview, Aunjanue Ellis (Brandi Williams) speaks about the controversy surrounding the movie, which focuses a lot on their father and the struggles he faced in making the dream a reality.

It's such a heartwarming film, and a must watch - not just for fans of Venus and Serena, but for anyone interested in sports history, black history, and good family films in general. Available now in theaters and on streaming. #wbpictures

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#WillSmith #ReinaldoMarcusGreen #JonBernthal #DylanMcDermott #TonyGoldwyn #DemiSingleton #SaniyyaSidney #ZachBaylin #WarnerBros #filmmaking #filmmakers #blackfilmhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackfilms #filmhistory

In this interview, #StanleyNelson and #TraciACurry give their thoughts on prison reform and working on their documentary #Attica. The film takes an unwavering look at the Attica prison riot/uprising of 1971, and the devastation that followed. It was harrowing watching this film and seeing the atrocities committed. While some prisoners no doubt deserved to be there, others were wrongly incarcerated. Not to mention the tragedies that happened to the hostages and the police that were not committing crimes but instead trying to help prisoners and hostages. The subsequent cover-up and revelation of that cover-up changed the way many looked at the system. #Atticauprising

In this interview, #JadenMichael talks about the lessons he learned in his role as Colin Kaepernick, as well as his experiences dealing with hair and discrimination.

Jaden is an insightful young artist and he brings to stark life this look behind-the-scenes of Kaepernick's upbringing.

For years, we've watched as Colin has been mistreated for the simple gesture of kneeling for victims of unwarranted police brutality. Even though he received the idea after consulting with a military man, his act was deliberately framed as an act of hatred against the military and the country. While he inadvertently became a symbol, the backlash cost him his NFL career (to date).

Produced by #AvaDuvernay #ColinKaepernick and

#PaulGarnes this series not only looks to show his upbringing, but to question and show the ways in which sports has policies that are detrimental and need to change, for the benefit of players and sports enthusiasts alike.

Available now on #Netflix

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#ARRAYNOW #ARRAY #Netflix #MaryLouiseParker #NickOfferman #ChrisOneal #AmarrMWooten #filmhistory #blackfilmhistory #hollywoodhistory #sportshistory #filmmaking #actors #directors