The Critics Choice Association, a group of television, radio, and online critics, revealed their film nominations on Thursday. This organization, founded in 1995, is the largest of its kind in the United States and Canada, and once again includes Philadelphia natives among its nominees.

Hollywood's awards season is heating up, coinciding with the holiday season. This year is particularly intriguing due to the lack of a clear frontrunner in any category. Studios and individuals are actively campaigning, with events buzzing in Hollywood and New York.

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“Mistletoe & Matrimony,” a new holiday film from OWN, features Olivia Morris (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut), a meticulous wedding planner, who finds her world turned upside down when she takes charge of her spontaneous sister’s Christmas Eve nuptials. Adding to the chaos is the unexpected retu…

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RockyFest is a city-wide celebration in Philadelphia of the “Rocky” movie franchise. The festival pays homage to the beloved, iconic film franchise with events happening through Sunday. On Tuesday, the celebration of the fictional stories took a turn to real life stories of fighters in the c…

RaMell Ross’s profoundly moving film “Nickel Boys” is a cinematic adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel of the same name. Set in Tallahassee, Florida, during the Jim Crow era of 1962, the film tells the story of Elwood Curtis (Ethan Herisse), a young African-American boy wrongly accused of …

Tubi’s latest young romance film, “Sidelined: The QB and Me,” explores the complicated relationship between a determined dancer and a prideful quarterback. As they navigate their post-graduation plans, their burgeoning love for each other threatens to disrupt their promising futures.

It’s been eight years since “Moana” sailed into theaters and much has changed. She’s older, wiser, and a leader among her people, ready to take on a new quest. In “Moana 2,” she embarks on a new ocean adventure.

Director Malcolm Washington, actor John David Washington, and actress Danielle Deadwyler recently discussed their experience working on the film adaptation of August Wilson’s play, “The Piano Lesson.” In an interview with the Tribune, the trio shared how the project strengthened their famili…

In a world where limited mobility, speechlessness, and bodily constraints can often lead to marginalization, Melody Brook’s tale unfolds. As a sixth-grader, she navigates life in a wheelchair, facing the challenges of cerebral palsy and relying on a photographic memory to absorb and process …

The Critics Choice Association revealed the full list of honorees for the seventh annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on Thursday. The event, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding performances and contributions from the Black entertainment community, will take place on …

The 2016 release of Disney’s “Moana” captivated audiences of all ages with its enchanting tale of a young Polynesian heroine’s journey with the demigod Maui. Global-superstar Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Auli’i Cravalho, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s unforgettable music, made for an impactf…

Black creatives have nominated a few notable works for the 2024 Gotham Awards. The impressive list of nominees includes the Zendaya-led “Challengers,” Colman Domingo’s “Sing, Sing,” and the breathtakingly beautiful “Nickel Boys.”

As the holiday season approaches, families and friends gather to celebrate with a popular tradition in watching holiday films. Several platforms, including streaming services and traditional channels like Hallmark, provide a wide range of holiday-themed movies with happy endings.

With great enthusiasm, the Philadelphia Film Society unveiled the complete schedule for the 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival, which will take place from Oct. 17-27. This year’s festival promises an immersive cinematic experience, with in-person screenings scheduled at all PFS venues, includin…