Congratulations to the incomparable Angela Bassett upon receiving an Honorary Oscar®, presented by Regina King at the 14th Governors Awards held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood last night on January 9, 2023. During this prestigious Hollywood event, the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Mel Brooks, Nathan […]
Movies
Documentary Short Film “Black Santa” Now Streaming
In the year 2023, we are still grappling with the fact that hiring a Black Santa for holiday picture time at your local mall is not as easy as it may seem. Directed, produced, and edited by Avi Zev Weider and produced by Alexandra Berger, “American Santa” is a documentary short film that sheds light on the […]
“The Color Purple” Bite-Size Review
“All my life I had to fight!” – This quote alone is one of the many expressions that signify why “The Color Purple” is a nostalgic work of art that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple,” is back on the big screen in a musical […]
Disneyland Park Presents “Tiana’s Palace” Opening September 7, 2023
We’re almost there as we reach the grand opening of Tiana’s Palace, a quick-service restaurant, opening on Sept. 7 at Disneyland Park. Tiana’s Palace is Inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Princess and the Frog,” the reimagined restaurant will serve authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures. A representative […]
Indie Film Watch: “Til Death Do Us Part” Thriller/Horror
In support of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, Glitter&Gumbo would like to highlight an upcoming independent thriller/horror film titled, “Til Death Do Us Part” starring Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Backdown), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2: Cruise Control), Natalie Burn (Black Adam, The Enforcer) and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine, Drumline). The movie is directed […]
2023 Essence Festival of Culture Day Two Recap
Glitter&Gumbo was in attendance at day two of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® and the panels were overall enlightening. The fellowship of women and men around me felt like an agreement of, “Let the church say amen!” Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey and Caroline Wanga’s “Chief […]
Mary J. Blige Releases Two New Original Lifetime Movies Inspired By Her Biggest Hits
Congratulations to Mary J. Blige for releasing her two new Lifetime original movies, “Mary J. Blige’s Real Love” and “Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman,” inspired by her biggest hits. Both films will air back-to-back this Saturday, with the premiere of Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman airing June 17th at 8p/7c. The […]
Focus Features “A Thousand And One” Non-Spoiler Review: Teyana Taylor Deserves All The Things
Teyana Taylor’s portrayal as “Inez” in the Focus Features film “A Thousand And One” is the epitome of Langston Hughes’ poem titled, ‘Harlem,” in which we visualize the impact of having a dream deferred. However, “A Thousand And One” isn’t just a movie; it’s reminiscent of curling up with a good book by the fire […]
Apple TV+ Series “My Kind of Country“
“My Kind of Country,” follows Scouts Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Orville Peck as they search the globe to find talented artists and break the next big country star. Each scout will hand-pick a roster of exceptional up-and-coming artists and invite them to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee, to showcase their unique […]
Amazon Studios’ “AIR” SXSW Screening
Stars of Amazon Studios’ “AIR” share details about the film during closing night SXSW screening. “AIR” will be released in theaters April 5, 2023. In attendance at the SXSW screening was Director/Star Ben Affleck, Stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, Julius Tennon, Writer Alex Convery, Producers Jeff Robinov, Jason Michael Berman and Executive Producers Jordan Moldo, Jon Weinbach. ABOUT THE FILM: From award-winning director Ben […]