Theater and Movies

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 13 January 2014

Golden Globes: 12 years a Slave won for best drama, while American Hustle scored in three categories.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 08 January 2014

Kam Williams briefly reviews new movies including Her, Legend of Hercules, Black Coffee, Dumbbells and Lone survivor

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 03 January 2014

Now in its third season, the web series “Black Folk Don’t” continues to break new ground with its entertaining short videos about the taboos and myths surrounding African American culture.

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 30 December 2013

Kam Williams admires Joaquin Phoenix's work but says Spike Jonze latest movie stretches credibility a little too much...

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 30 December 2013

In the late Seventies, a half-dozen Congressmen along with a United States Senator were caught on camera taking bribes from FBI agents posing as wealthy Arab sheiks...

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 23 December 2013

Kam's Kapsules:Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun. Christmas day 2013 edition.

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 23 December 2013

Actors Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Bullock, and Lupita Nyong'o are among those honored by the black critics' association

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 19 December 2013

Men at Lunch: The untold story behind the iconic photograph.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 13 December 2013

Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun

Details: Written by Kam Williams; Published: 10 December 2013

Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard starred in this movie about the life of Winnie Mandela, Nelson Mandela's controversial first wife.

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