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  • “Life” – Eddie Murphy and Cast: Where Are They Now?

    “Life” – Eddie Murphy and Cast: Where Are They Now?

    In this classic 1999 film, “Life”, the friendship between two wrongfully convicted inmates is portrayed over the 20th century. Set in the prohibition era of 1932, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence star alongside each other as two ne’er-do-wells who get slapped with a charge for a murder they didn’t commit. Many heavy and topical themes are explored…

  • The 10 Best Black Love Movies on Netflix

    The 10 Best Black Love Movies on Netflix

    Whether it’s a wintery Valentine’s Day or a warm, sunny day in July, watching Black Love movies on Netflix can be a relaxing, entertaining, and romantic way to spend an evening, but it is also a way to celebrate the power of Black Love. Black Love is all about real, resilient love that is rooted…

  • Black Actors Under 30: Watch Them Work

    Black Actors Under 30: Watch Them Work

    Black talent is thriving like never before, especially in the increasingly-open world of Hollywood, where black actors are showing an incredible range of skills at a young age. The numerous black actors under 30 dominating today’s film and television industry are a testament to how far the community has come in embracing and shining a…

  • The 10 Best Movies on BET Plus to Watch Now

    The 10 Best Movies on BET Plus to Watch Now

    Looking for movies on BET Plus? With so many Black movies to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. Check out our list of the 10 best movies on BET Plus right now! 10 Great Movies on BET Plus 1. Miss Juneteenth (2020) Miss Juneteenth stars Nicole Beharie as Turquoise, a former…

  • BET Plus Movies: Every Original Film You Can Watch Now

    BET Plus Movies: Every Original Film You Can Watch Now

    BET+ has a ton of great programming. In addition to the many TV shows offered, BET Plus also features a range of BET+ movies. Whether you’re into thrillers, romance, drama, or even movies that explore themes of faith, there are a wide range of BET Plus movies viewers can choose from. Here are some of…

  • Top Seven 80s Black Movies

    Top Seven 80s Black Movies

    Looking for the Best 80s Black Movies? The 1980s were a revolutionary time for Black cinema. Spanning across a wide range of genres, like everything from comedies to dramas, this era of film featured groundbreaking performances from talented Black actors who used their roles to showcase a side of African-American life that before then had rarely seen on…

  • The Top Black TV Shows from The WB

    The Top Black TV Shows from The WB

    In the 1970s and 80s, Black TV sitcoms and shows soared in popularity. With shows like “The Cosby Show” and “The Jeffersons” produced by big names like NBC, it was the birth of a new era in television, one which finally put Black characters on the big screen and which portrayed the drama and comedy…

  • The Best Black Christmas Movies of All-Time

    The Best Black Christmas Movies of All-Time

    Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie? The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and the magic of cinema. There is a vibrant and diverse world of Black Christmas movies that deserves recognition and celebration. This collection of captivating films beautifully captures the essence of the holiday season while showcasing Black talent, stories,…

  • The 10 Best ’80s Black Sitcoms

    The 10 Best ’80s Black Sitcoms

    Remember those days when synth music was the rage, and you watched shows on a tube TV? Remember when the first Apple Macintosh was released? Well, maybe you’re not old enough to remember, but those were the 1980s–and they were the days when Black TV sitcoms came into their own. The ’80s Black sitcoms were…

  • The 10 Best Black Sitcoms of the ’70s

    The 10 Best Black Sitcoms of the ’70s

    The 10 Best ’70s Black Sitcoms (and Why We Love Them) The ’70s were a huge turning point for black-centric television shows, and the sitcom is undoubtedly one of the main genres where you’ll notice this pattern. From the nostalgia of “Good Times” to the regular antics on “Sanford & Son”, we’ve got the definitive…