Cinema News: Robert Townsend reflects on 'Hollywood Shuffle'

Entertainment

March 5, 2023

He put $40,000 on credit cards to make his first film. Now 'Hollywood Shuffle' is a classic

With his 1987 debut now part of the Criterion Collection, filmmaker Robert Townsend looks back on its making and legacy: "I broke every rule."

From Chris Rock to the SAG Awards. Why Netflix is dabbling in livestreaming

Comedian Chris Rock will be the first artist to perform a live special on Netflix, which some analysts say could help create more appointment-based TV on streaming.

How strong is Dominion's defamation case against Fox News? Legal experts weigh in

Lawyers believe Dominion has a powerful argument against Fox News. Evidence so far, including Rupert Murdoch's deposition, is already giving the conservative network headaches.

Review: A reimagined 'Secret Garden' fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre

Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon's musical, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's novel, gets a new production at at the Ahmanson Theatre with Broadway in the show's sights.

'This isn't Rocky': How Michael B. Jordan seized the reins of a legendary franchise

Making his directorial debut with "Creed III," the actor is diplomatic about his creative differences with Sylvester Stallone. But he stands by his vision.

How Black Market Flea and Everyday People brought the buzz of Black life to the Beehive

The Beehive, a Black-owned space in South L.A. is a hub for events like Black Market Flea and Everyday People, while nurturing youth through its tech center.

Oscars diversity improved after #OscarsSoWhite, study shows. But glaring gaps remain

A new USC Annenberg study shows change at the Academy Awards since the 2015 controversy, but nominees are still disproportionately white and male.

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