Sunday night at the 98th Academy Awards was already shaping up to be a remarkable evening for cinema. By the time the final envelopes were opened, it had become something far more significant one of the most historic nights for Black artists in the entire history of the Academy Awards. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the most…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw first woman and Black person to win Best Cinematography
History was made Sunday night at the 98th Academy Awards when Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and the first woman of color ever to win the Academy Award for best cinematography. Her win came for Sinners, the record-setting film directed by Ryan Coogler that dominated this year’s ceremony from the moment the evening…
Ryan Coogler wins his first Oscar for best original screenplay for Sinners
Ryan Coogler has been one of Hollywood’s most quietly extraordinary filmmakers for over a decade. On Sunday night at the 98th Academy Awards, the industry finally handed him the Oscar to prove it. Coogler won best original screenplay for Sinners, claiming his first Academy Award win from five career nominations a moment that felt long…
Michael B. Jordan wins his first Oscar for best actor for Sinners
It was the moment Hollywood had been waiting for. Michael B. Jordan made history at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night, winning his first-ever Oscar for best actor for his performance in Sinners a win that was also his first Oscar nomination. The room erupted as his name was announced, and what followed was…
From “The First” to “Not the Only”: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on Breaking Barriers in STEM
The first Black woman to co-host a national broadcast nature show shares what it really takes to lead in STEM Long before Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant became a nationally recognized face of wildlife conservation, she was a little girl in San Francisco telling anyone who would listen that she wanted to be a nature show host….
Kate Hudson and 30 Oscar nominees gathered the night before the big show
The night before Hollywood’s biggest awards ceremony, a different kind of celebration took place. On March 13, Women in Film Los Angeles gathered more than 75 women nominated for the 98th Academy Awards at Wheelhouse in West Hollywood the former party villa of Oscar-winning actress Bette Davis for the 19th annual WIF Oscar Nominees Celebration….
Celebrating Champions of Culture is now streaming and HBCU fans are ready
Something extraordinary is now available in living rooms across the country, and it has been a decade in the making. Celebrating Champions of Culture, the official film of the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, is now streaming on both Tubi and Amazon Prime Video, marking the first time a National Battle of the Bands…
Michael Jackson’s untold story hits the big screen and tickets are already flying
One of the most anticipated films of the year is almost here. Michael, the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, is set to open in theaters everywhere on April 24, 2026, and for fans who simply cannot wait, a special early access opportunity is already available. Premium screenings begin two days…
Oscars 2026 is the night nobody can predict and everyone will watch
Hollywood is gearing up for one of its most anticipated evenings in years. The 98th Academy Awards, set to air tonight, arrives loaded with historic milestones, unexpected frontrunners, and a host who already proved he could handle the room. Whether you are a devoted film lover or a casual viewer who tunes in for the…
Netflix unveils storm survival thriller Thrash
Netflix is preparing to debut a high intensity survival thriller with the upcoming film Thrash, a story that blends natural disaster drama with creature driven suspense. The film places a coastal town directly in the path of a devastating Category 5 hurricane, forcing residents to confront a disaster that quickly spirals beyond the destructive power…