Jan 28, 2012
Michael Dequina gives his perspective on this week's Academy Award nominations
‘The Artist’ bags maximum Golden Globes (Roundup)
Jan 15, 2012
After leading the nomination pack for the 69th Golden Globe awards, "The Artist" emerged as the big winner at the extravaganza by winning three trophies. "The Descendants" followed close behind, with George Clooney taking the best actor gong for the movie.
Remembering Heavy D
Nov 9, 2011
Reflections on Heavy D - a pioneer in hip hop and one of the nicest people in the business - who died on November 8 in Los Angeles. We wish him a Peaceful Journey.
ESPN pulls Hank Williams for comparing The President of the United States to Hitler
Oct 4, 2011
ESPN has to remove yet another individual from its Monday Night Football broadcast for outrageous comments. So if you;re ready for some football next Monday, you don't have to take some ignorance along with it.
COMMENTARY: Black Movie Month…Oh Really?
Oct 2, 2011
Contributor Rocky Seker gives her POV on "Black Movie Month".
2011 URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL (RECAP)
Sep 20, 2011
Jonathan Hailey tells us about his experience at the 15th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival!
BATTLESHIP trailer fires all weapons and misses
Jul 27, 2011
The first B movie of the Summer of 2012 has been teased. It's "Battleship".
COMMENTARY: Why isn’t “The Man” on DVD?
Jul 22, 2011
Rodney Jackson is a veteran video buyer with years of experience watching - and buying - movies. Now he can add "contributor" to his list of credits, and his first contribution? A look at a classic film you'll never get to see.
The Dancing Queens of Bollywood
Jul 17, 2011
These days, NRI Indian girls learn 'Bollywood dance', a generic term that spans the entire gamut of dance in Hindi mainstream cinema. Clearly India's very own filmy dances have broken through the borders.
Is Netflix the Next New Hot TV Network?
Jul 15, 2011
There's more to the Netflix story than just a rise in fees. We could be watching the birth of a new TV Network model.
Is Naomie Harris James Bond’s new Moneypenny? Let’s talk about 007.
Jul 9, 2011
It's getting closer to being official, so let's catch up a bit on the current status of "Bond 23", and discuss the history of Black actors in Bond movies.
SASS, CLASS, ASS AND CA$H;THE REALITY SHOW MIDLIFE CRISIS
Jun 1, 2011
..I understand the idea of being 40ish and wanting to flaunt how fine you still are, but IMO it can be done without looking like you’re desperately trying to capture your youth. A glass of wine in your hand, and padded panties, does not make you , a sexy 35+ year old woman...
NStar Studios takes on Tupac Shakur script, tackles black entertainment void
May 31, 2011
...“We are interviewing great directors that we think can pull this off. We’re talking to the top line directors, including black female directors,” says Juzang, in regards to who might be the auteur of “Live 2 Tell.”...
Frederick C. Branch, First African-American Marine
May 30, 2011
Learn about the storied career of one of this country's military pioneers!
Western pop music in India,and why Akon has made an impact.
May 19, 2011
WWW.THE-NRI.COM: Hindi music may rule the roost on the Indian charts, but if there’s one Western popstar who has offered any sort of challenge to the deeply entrenched Hindi and local language music market, it’s Akon.
Bollywood Against Terrorism
May 19, 2011
WWW.THE-NRI.COM: Never underestimate the power of a good song and dance.
REALISTIC URBAN DRAMA NEARLY DEAD ON NETWORK TV
May 17, 2011
...There were more Black and Latino characters on one episode of "Detroit 187" than you'll see in an entire season's worth (or more) of "Two and a Half Men" or "Rules of Engagement." More importantly, the issues and settings they depict, even when you factor in the inherent pro-authority bias and implication police departments don't routinely violate the rights of suspects, are far more vital than the array of subjects you'll see spotlighted on the usual half-hour sitcom...
Bollywood weighs in on Osama’s death
May 2, 2011
Many Indian film celebrities took to social networking site Twitter after US President Obama announced the killing of the world's most wanted terrorist.
“The Blacks” think Donald Trump is Bad For Business – The Boycott
Apr 30, 2011
It's time for well educated people of African descent to remember that we're not HIS Apprentice - and that we've learned enough.
Gwyneth Paltrow is right. We’re all Jealous. (Of her and George W. Bush)
Apr 19, 2011
Today, wearing nepotism on your sleeves is the new style.
White House Goes Black With New Site, Community Outreach
Apr 13, 2011
The White House gives itself a black paint job to earn voters' trust
Academia vs. Activism;There is enough work for everyone to do
Apr 13, 2011
Does the video of Dr. West and Rev. Sharpton disappoint you? Why or Why not?
What makes Bollywood’s ‘negative’ heroine characters tick?
Apr 7, 2011
What's there in a 'negative' woman that creates more charisma than the 'straight' woman, honest in love and pure in sex? The latest Priyanka Chopra starrer, 7 Khoon Maaf, where she gets rid of husbands randomly, makes Shoma A. Chatterji go down the memory lane.
Can We Please Get Off Of Chris Brown’s Back?[DWTS VIDEO Performance]
![Can We Please Get Off Of Chris Brown’s Back?[DWTS VIDEO Performance]](http://theblackboxoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris_Brown.jpg "Can We Please Get Off Of Chris Brown’s Back?[DWTS VIDEO Performance]")
Mar 31, 2011
In the two years following his horrific actions, Brown has made a comeback of sorts. His fourth album, F.A.M.E., is the number one disc in the country, which begs the question, have we forgiven C. Breezy yet?
