African American Film Critics Association Names ‘The Woman King’ as Best Film of 2022

The African American Film Critics Association has released its list of the best films of 2022, topped by The Woman King. The Gina Prince-Bythewood film stars Viola Davis and tells the story of the Agojie all-female army of fierce warriors. The movie also stars John Boyega, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim and Thuso Mbedu. The Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever, took the No. 2 spot; followed … Continue reading African American Film Critics Association Names ‘The Woman King’ as Best Film of 2022

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Behold The Woman King: Viola Davis on Playing Real-Life Warrior General

Vanity Fair had an exclusive talk with Davis and director Gina Prince-Bythewood about making a groundbreaking historical epic, out this fall. In 2015, the producer and actor Maria Bello was scheduled to present an award to Viola Davis at the Skirball Cultural Center’s National Women’s History Museum in Los Angeles. In a flash of ambition, she decided to make the most of the opportunity. Rather than giving a … Continue reading Behold The Woman King: Viola Davis on Playing Real-Life Warrior General

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Netflix’s ‘Old Guard’ Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women

WOW, this is what I call big time #girlpower. Fantastic!! ~ V The streamer may launch a franchise driven by one of the most diverse behind-the-camera teams assembled for a comic book feature. Long before Netflix revealed July 17 that its actioner The Old Guard was on track to become one of its most popular features, pacing to be viewed by 72 million households within … Continue reading Netflix’s ‘Old Guard’ Was Built By a Post-Production Team Made Up of 85 Percent Women

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