Trust Your Gut: The Role of Conscience in Horror
A feature that looks at that nagging feeling that something is wrong in horror, using Patrick Brice’s Creep and John Hyams’ Alone as examples.
Black Writers Week
FX’s The Bear Continues to Reach for Greatness
A review of the new season of The Bear, which premieres on FX on Hulu on June 22nd.
The Journey of a Black Film Critic: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change
A feature on being a Black Film Critic in 2023.
An Origin Story for a Gamer Dad and a Gamer Son
A personal piece on a journey through loving video games and passing that down to a son.
Black Animation and Me: Where We Came From and Where We’re Going
A feature on Black representation in animation.
Rise of the Beats: On Hip-Hop and Hollywood
A feature on how Hip-Hop has influenced the film industry, including two of this summer’s biggest films.
Marvel’s Secret Invasion Continues the Franchise’s Dull Slate
A TV review of the new Marvel/Disney show starring Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, Martin Freeman, Ben Mendelsohn, Don Cheadle, and more.
Jumanji Meets Saw: Dewayne Perkins on The Blackening
An interview with the writer and star of The Blackening.
Meet the Writers of Black Writers Week 2023
The full list of writers who contributed to RogerEbert.com’s Black Writers Week 2023 (June 19-25, 2023).
An Introduction to Black Writers Week 2023
Juneteenth 2023 marks the beginning of Black Writers Week 2023 at Rogerebert.com, celebrating Black writers, filmmakers, film critics, gamers, musicians, scientists, graduates and others illuminating the African-American experience.
Sweet Home Chicago Series for Juneteenth: Celebrating Graduates of 2023
A celebration of Young, Gifted and Black graduates in 2023 in honor of Juneteenth and Black Writers Week 2023. This is what hope for our future looks like to me.
Black Writers Week 2023: Table of Contents
The official table of contents for Black Writers Week 2023.
Video: That’s That On That Spotlights Moms Mabley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds
Taj Rani’s “That’s That On That” web series spotlights the legendary Moms Mabley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.
Tyler Perry Loves Black Women
All the criticism misses how much Tyler Perry has done in the continuing fight for representation.
Money Heist: Korea Pulls Off a Daring TV Caper
A review of the new Netflix thriller spin-off of Money Heist.
Black Representation in Youth Dramas – Degrassi Case Study
A look at Black characters in youth drama, particularly Degrassi.
The Great Adventure of Raising a Family in Another Country
A writer details the joy of uprooting his family and experiencing other parts of the world.
