Theater and Movies

Portland Chamber Orchestra

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 February 2022

Featuring music by grammy-nominated local composer Jasnam Daya Singh and words by celebrated actor Darius Wallace

Details: Written by Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis; Published: 15 February 2022

Poitier, who died at 94 on Jan. 7, 2022, broke the mold of what a Black actor could be in Hollywood. Before the 1950s, Black movie characters generally reflected racist stereotypes such as lazy servants and beefy mammies.

Details: Written by By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic; Published: 10 February 2022

Halle Berry in Moonfall

We take the moon/planets for granted and assume they’ll stay put in our solar system forever. But what if that assumption goes askew?

Details: Written by Photo Courtesy of the Sundance Institute/Descendant documentary; Published: 02 February 2022

The film tells the story of the members of Africatown, a community in Alabama created by people who were some of the last known human beings transported on an illegal slave ship from Africa to America

Details: Written by Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic; Published: 31 January 2022

Thanks to streaming, Black filmmakers and Black films were on center stage all over the world. Check them out…

Details: Written by By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic; Published: 27 January 2022

Need a break from COVID mania and winter melancholia? A dose of pure escapism may help. For 122 minutes this often generic but surprisingly engaging espionage action/thriller may take your mind off your troubles.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 21 January 2022

The iconic director and filmmaker will be honored with the lifetime achievement award for distinguished achievement at the DGA’s 74th annual awards ceremony this year.

Details: Written by By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic; Published: 19 January 2022

Denzel Washington

Watch this work of art on a TV screen and you’ll likely agree that last year’s “Best Film” is this year’s masterpiece.

Details: Written by By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic; Published: 06 January 2022

Mahershala Ali in Swan Song

The mixed feelings of the main character surmise the mixed feelings the audience will have watching a very sobering narrative that brings death to the forefront.