Category: Movie

Yes, Students Can See ‘Selma’ for Free

The producers of Selma have teamed up with Black business leaders from around the country for an unprecedented initiative to give students free access to the Oscar-nominated film. So far, nearly 100,000 middle schoolers have taken advantage of the program in cities like New York, Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans, BET reports. Due to popular… Continue reading Yes, Students Can See ‘Selma’ for Free

Real Life Afghan Villager Who Saved “Lone Survivor” Now Facing Death Threats

It is a great movie – Lone Survivor. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched  in horror as the events unfold, this Navy Seal fighting for his life against a group of Taliban fighters and the tremendous obstacles he faced trying to stay alive. Out of the four Navy Seals who ventured… Continue reading Real Life Afghan Villager Who Saved “Lone Survivor” Now Facing Death Threats

Here Comes Another “Rambo” Movie Staring Sylvester Stallone

Yes, we get to watch Sylvester Stallone, who is almost the oldest man on earth, play the baddest man on earth in yet another Rocky movie. The Rambo star tweeted Dec. 28 that the title of the forthcoming fifth film in the franchise will be Rambo: Last Blood. The title refers to 1982’s First Blood,… Continue reading Here Comes Another “Rambo” Movie Staring Sylvester Stallone

Sony’s ‘The Interview’ will Be Available on YouTube

YouTube and other online services will carry The Interview, beginning on Thursday. As first reported by CNN’s Brian Stelter and later confirmed by Sony, viewers are able to rent or buy the film from YouTube Movies, Google Play, Microsoft’s Xbox Video and via SeeTheInterview.com. (The cost is $5.99 to rent, and $14.99 to purchase).

President Obama – I’m Not Mad at Sony, It’s The Precedent Their Decision Set

 In an interview on CNN’s State of The Union, President Obama reiterated that Sony “made a mistake” when they decided to bow to North Korea’s threats and canceled the showing of the movie, The Interview. But the president also said that he understood Sony’s decision as a company, but wished they had talked to him… Continue reading President Obama – I’m Not Mad at Sony, It’s The Precedent Their Decision Set

Watch the Death Scene in “The Interview” North Korea is Afraid of – Video

North Korea has apparently gone above and beyond to keep “The Interview” from coming to a big screen near you. But the internet is a different story and it was just a matter of time before certain scenes from the movie, and ultimately the whole movie, appear on the WWW! This is a gif of… Continue reading Watch the Death Scene in “The Interview” North Korea is Afraid of – Video

Sony CEO – “We have not caved” on The Interview

Michael Lynton, the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, went on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria to set the record straight, saying that Sony did not cave in their decision to cancel showings of the movie, The Interview – a satirical movie that shows the assassination of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un. Lynton instead said that Sony had no other choice after… Continue reading Sony CEO – “We have not caved” on The Interview

George Clooney – “We cannot be told we can’t see something by Kim Jong Un”

George Clooney, like most Americans, are upset that North Korea and their leader Kim Jong Un, are dictating what Americans can and cannot see, and in an interview with Deadline, Clooney made his feelings known. “We should be in the position right now of going on offense with this. Stick it online. Do whatever you… Continue reading George Clooney – “We cannot be told we can’t see something by Kim Jong Un”

Scary horror short film that will make you think twice about sleeping in the dark

They say less is more, and that is certainly true for this petrifying two-minute horror movie. The simple story titled Lights Out starts with a girl turning off her light to go to bed – sparking a terrifying stand-off with a demon. The 120 seconds of classic horror techniques that ensue will leave you never… Continue reading Scary horror short film that will make you think twice about sleeping in the dark

“12 Years a Slave” Star says she Prayed to God for Lighter Skin

“12 Years a Slave” star Lupita Nyong’o says she repeatedly prayed to God asking for lighter skin during her adolescence … because she thought having dark black skin was a curse. Nyong’o was honored with an award on Thursday at a luncheon for Essence … and said she was teased growing up for her “night-shaded… Continue reading “12 Years a Slave” Star says she Prayed to God for Lighter Skin

The Butler Serves It Up At The Box Office

“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” is serving up success at the box office. Starring Forest Whitaker as a longtime White House butler and Oprah Winfrey as his boozy wife, the Weinstein Co. biopic debuted in the top spot with $25 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the weekend’s three other major new releases, including the… Continue reading The Butler Serves It Up At The Box Office