André Joseph is a movie features writer at Collider. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Film. He freelances as an independent filmmaker, ...

In Episode 3 of Justin Simien’s film history docuseries “Hollywood Black,” the director looked back at the 1990s. It’s a decade in which Hollywood’s eyes were opened to the financial possibilities of ...

How John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated opus came together in part thanks to the late Paul Reubens’ commitment to having a diverse set. By Rebecca Sun Senior Editor, Diversity & Inclusion Singleton would ...

Actor Morris Chestnut joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist to talk about his role on the series ...

Singleton, the youngest best director Oscar nominee, died in 2019. John Singleton wasn't afraid to take a chance on new talent when he made his feature directorial debut "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991, ...

John Singleton was just 23 years old when he wrote and directed "Boyz n the Hood," becoming the first African American -- and the youngest person ever -- to receive an Oscar nomination for best ...

JD Vance claims that he was profoundly influenced by one particular movie as a kid — and it's probably not a film you'd expect him to love. Donald Trump's running mate recently sat down for a ...

Singleton’s first film helped redefine what Black stories could look like on the big screen, opening doors for future filmmakers. The movie’s depiction of South Central LA, fatherhood, and systemic ...

With the series finale of FX’s hit drama, Snowfall, we found out what happens at the end with Franklin, Leon, Louie and more. The episode concluded with a time jump that sees Franklin Saint (Damson ...

Do you want to know a “joke” that I've never found funny? It's when somebody mentions Black dads, and the punchline is that they'll be back soon. They just stepped out to get some milk. If you read ...

Cuba Gooding Jr. in 'Boyz N the Hood' (Courtesy Columbia Pictures) Before I can even pose my first question to Kojo Lewis, a black Ford Mustang pulls up outside the aging, bungalow-style house where ...