Nov 22 WATCH: Tom Hanks on how he became Mister Rogers By Jeffrey Brown, Joshua Barajas Tom Hanks plays Rogers in the new film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” which centers on the friendship between the namesake of the long-running PBS TV series and his real-life journalist friend Tom Junod. Continue reading
Nov 22 ‘Breaking Away’ was this actor’s breakout role. Fans say it changed their lives, too By Elizabeth Flock “This film is about humanity,” Christopher said. “I don’t see movies anymore that are just centered on people, and the so-called small problems that we all have.”… Continue reading
Nov 14 Why on-screen representation matters, according to these teens By Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs For some young students, portrayals of minorities in the media not only affect how others see them, but it affects how they see themselves. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 9:34 Why Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line to fight climate change By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring — and sometimes controversial — activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with… Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 5:32 Why Edward Norton fought to deliver his new film, ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ By Jeffrey Brown Actor Edward Norton has starred in a wide range of movies, from cult hit “Fight Club” to commercial blockbuster “The Incredible Hulk.” But recently he’s been very selective about his projects. “Motherless Brooklyn,” which he both acts in and directs,… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 6:35 Why a new film about Harriet Tubman focuses on freedom By Amna Nawaz The Underground Railroad’s most famous conductor, Harriet Tubman, is featured in a new film -- the first to share her story on the big screen. Director Kasi Lemmons and actress Cynthia Erivo, who stars as the title character in “Harriet,”… Continue watching
Oct 30 ‘Friday’ actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77 By Associated Press The actor had a prolific career, co-starring in three "Friday" films, appearing on "The Wayans Bros." television series and voicing the grandfather in "The Boondocks" animated series. Continue reading
Oct 04 Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies at 84 By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Associated Press During her long career, Carroll earned a Tony Award for the musical "No Strings" and an Academy Award nomination for best actress for "Claudine."… Continue reading
Aug 26 Films lag significantly in Latino representation, study shows By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Only 4.5% of all speaking or named characters in the 1,200 top-grossing films from 2007 to 2018 were Latino, and just 3% of leads or co-leads. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 7:15 Actor and director Ron Howard on the joy of being a storyteller By Jeffrey Brown Ron Howard has cultivated a long, storied career in show business, beginning with “The Andy Griffith Show” in the 1960s and continuing to his present success as a director. His latest work is a documentary about opera legend Luciano Pavarotti. Continue watching