By Fabiha Faruque Actor Chadwick Boseman, who brought life into the regal Black Panther, passed away on Friday after a 4-year fight with colon cancer. He died young at 43. Yet, despite this addition to the countless tragedies that have transpired this year, it only serves to reinstate one judgment: everyone has their own battles…
By Kymani Hughes Black people—the innovators, the originators, and most importantly, the trendsetters. There’s no denying that the American fashion industry has found inspiration within Black culture. Whether it’s bursting down runways, in stores, or online—everywhere you look—style influenced by African-Americans is embedded in today’s fashion for people of all colors, races, and status. But…
By Aileen Delgado The 91st academy awards gave its audience quite the prize-worthy reaction with its exceptional diversity, iconic speeches, capturing performances––and its hostless show. The ceremony was both held and telecasted on Sunday of February 24th, recognizing this year’s greatest accomplishments in the film industry. “Green Book” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” were some of…
By Abigail Rosales Jaw dropping dresses draping the red carpet, journalists fishing for quick interviews and all of the Hollywood elite applauding: All will be present at the 91st Annual Oscars. As usual, the nominees for the many categories were all picked carefully in order for the best of the best to have a chance…
By Daylin Delgado If there’s one thing Marvel does well as a movie production company, it’s sending their fans into a frenzy. With Avengers: Infinity War being one of the biggest cinematic crossovers, and its release on April 27, rumors and theories are plaguing the minds of everyone from the most dedicated fans to the…
By Sabine Joseph Yes, it’s that serious. The premier of Black Panther in my little Town of Miami Lakes was as glamorous as the one for Hollywood’s hottest stars and most acclaimed critics. Excited viewers who arrived early had to be kept outside behind velvet rope to prevent the theater from becoming an overcrowded fire…
By Gabriella Licona Though off to a rocky start, 2018 is the year to be filled of greater things, high expectations, and spending every weekend at the theater. With amazing movies released earlier this year such as Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Proud Mary, 12 Strong, Forever My Girl, more are soon to come. With these…
By Daylin Delgado It’s almost an unanimous decision: Black Panther is the epitome of brilliance in every aspect of modern filmmaking. Director Ryan Coogler went above and beyond to create a movie that is breaking several glass ceilings, and is changing the future of Marvel. The all-black main cast—Chadwick Boseman as the titular protagonist, Michael…
By Valeria Bula The first Marvel film to be directed by an African American has brought in the fifth biggest opening weekend of all time. Bringing in an estimated $201.8 million in revenue, “Black Panther” – starring Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan – broke several box office records, including the largest opening for an…