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Today the BlackStar Film Festival highlighted its Luminiferous Shorts. These are films that illustrate light bearers and revolutionaries. Within this shorts block, the three films featured were the documentary Old Man River, the documentary Free Joan Little and the experimental film A Bundle of Silences. Among the three, I want to review the following film Free Joan Little. From Peabody…

Kicking off the BlackStar Film Festival on Thursday was the panel Revisioning ‘A Different World‘ presented by Netflix. Showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride and director of cinematography Shawn Peters discussed the highly anticipated reboot of A Different World and the enduring influence of the beloved series. First premiering in 1987 as a spinoff of the industry-altering series The…

For fans of Martin, few supporting characters left a lasting impression quite like Varnell Hill. The smooth-talking, self-absorbed late-night talk show host—played with scene-stealing charisma by Tommy Davidson—has remained one of the sitcom’s most memorable recurring characters. Now, nearly three decades later, Varnell is stepping back into the spotlight. Tommy Davidson reprises his beloved…

Black Girl Nerds sits down with the cast and creative team behind Universal Pictures’ One Night Only to discuss the film’s bold premise, unforgettable characters, and exploration of modern love. In this exclusive interview, Este Haim, who serves as the film’s co-composer and appears as the “Door Girl,” shares how she balanced scoring the film with stepping in front of the camera. Callum Turner…

Whether you’re planning a tropical escape, a weekend road trip to the coast, or simply chasing sunshine wherever you can find it, packing the right essentials can make all the difference. At Black Girl Nerds, we love a vacation that combines relaxation, adventure, and style—and we’re all about products that work just as hard as we do. From beach-ready fashion to travel accessories that keep…

For 15 years, the BlackStar Film Festival has stood as more than a destination for groundbreaking cinema. It has become a cultural home—a place where filmmakers, artists, and audiences gather to challenge perspectives, celebrate Black and global storytelling, and imagine new possibilities for the future. Returning for its milestone 15th anniversary, the 2026 BlackStar Film Festival will take…

This week’s episode of House of the Dragon begins with Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban), the dreamer, having a dream about a gray mare when she is suddenly woken by Rhaenrya Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). In a quiet but emotionally charged exchange, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen seeks answers from her sister, Helaena Targaryen, whose prophetic visions have become increasingly significant as the Dance of the…

Nearly four decades after Spaceballs blasted into theaters, the beloved sci-fi parody continues to occupy a unique place in comedy history. While Mel Brooks’ rapid-fire satire of Star Wars and Hollywood blockbuster culture remains endlessly quotable, one of the film’s most enduring legacies belongs to the late John Candy. Candy’s portrayal of Barf—the lovable half-man, half-dog “Mog” and loyal…

The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is expanding once again, and San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H gave fans an emotional first look at what’s next. The cast and creative team behind Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender took the stage to discuss revisiting beloved characters, honoring the original animated series, and introducing audiences to a more mature Team Avatar. The upcoming Paramount+ original…

After a two-year wait, showrunners Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) and James Tucker (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) are back with their noir-infused spiritual BTAS successor, Batman: Caped Crusader. And now with episode title cards.  Set in the 1940s, the first season followed Bruce Wayne (Hamish Linklater) in his early Batman days. His only ally is Alfred Pennyworth (Jason Watkins),…

BGN interviews Diarra Kilpatrick and discusses season 2 of the Paramount + series Diarra From Detroit which makes its premiere on July 29th. Created by Diarra Kilpatrick, Diarra From Detroit follows a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld.…

BGN interviews director Christine Swanson (Chicago PD), stunt coordinator La Faye Baker (Family Reunion, Kingdom Business), and stunt performer Tiffany Abney (Obi-Wan Kenobi) about their work in action filmmaking. Their essential collaboration between directors and stunt performers, explores how trust, preparation, creativity, and precision come together to create compelling cinematic…

BGN interviews the cast and filmmaker’s of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan Labyrinth. Featured in the interviews are Guillermo Navarro (Cinematographer) Ivana Baquero and Doug Jones. Pan’s Labyrinth takes place in 1944, in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe…

Written by: Vanessa Young On Friday, July 24, the energy was buzzing in Room 6A as the Marvel Comics to Screen: X-Men ’97 panel kicked off with Lenore Zann (Rogue), Cal Dodd (Wolverine), producers Julia Lewald, Eric Lewald, Larry Houston, Brad Winderbaum (Head of Streaming, Television and Animation at Marvel Studios), and C.B. Cebulski (Editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics). The nostalgic affair was…

Marvel Studios closed out Hall H with one of the biggest presentations of San Diego Comic-Con, packing the stage with surprise reveals, major casting announcements, and exclusive footage that has fans counting down to the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The centerpiece of the presentation was an epic Avengers: Doomsday panel moderated by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Joining…

BGN interviews the team behind ‘Clayface’. Featured is actor Tom Rhys Harries and director James Watkins. Rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen descends into a horrifying revenge-filled monster when scientific ambition strips him of his identity and humanity. Interviewer: Vanessa Young Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax

Written by: Vanessa Young The panel kicked off with an emotional introduction from Black Panel founder Michael Davis, who did not moderate this panel for the first time in its almost 30 year history. He emphasized that this panel was completely all women, each pioneers in their fields and it was only right that a woman moderate. “We need to recognize, while we’re here, the powers of the black…