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Queen Bee from Dolemite Is My Name: Who was the real life Lady Reed?

Dolemite Is My Name hit Netflix this weekend starring Eddie Murphy as the legendary actor/comedian Rudy Ray Moore. The film depicts the inspiring story of how Moore refused to give up on his dreams as an entertainer despite naysayers, setbacks, and life struggles. It’s also one of the best films from Murphy in years. But

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Ron Cephas Jones: Who is the actor who plays Ricco on Dolemite Is My Name?

Dolemite Is My Name brings back Eddie Murphy in a fantastic film about the true story of Rudy Ray Moore and his inspirational rise to fame. The film shows how passion and resilience can pay off if one maintains the determination. But the movie also conveys how it takes a village to make a dream

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Bare Knuckle Brawler exclusive: Watch Jesse Kove in new film

Jesse Kove and Martin Kove are back in the spotlight after the successful release of D-Day. Their new movie is Bare Knuckle Brawler. Above, watch a Monsters & Critics exclusive clip of Jesse Kove in Bare Knuckle Brawler. Enjoy, and check out the full movie on its release date of November 5. Jesse Kove has

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Hocus Pocus 2 could really be coming out: Here’s what we know about the sequel

It’s that time of year again. Ghost, goblins, and pumpkins are everywhere! With All Hallows Eve right around the corner, millions of Halloween lovers just can’t get through the holiday without watching the hit movie Hocus Pocus. While rumors of a sequel have been floating around for years, one may finally be in the works.

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Who does Jennifer Nettles play in the movie Harriet?

In 1849, Araminta “Minty” Ross escaped slavery, shed her old life, and embraced the new name of Harriet Tubman. In the following years, she went back to the Brodess plantation to retrieve her family and other slaves. As a conductor of the underground railroad, Harriet was able to help free hundreds of slaves. Her life

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Ghost ship cameo hints at a Star Wars Rebels character for The Rise of Skywalker

Disney/Lucasfilm unleashed the third and final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Monday. In the preview, many things are hinted in the footage including C3PO possibly sacrificing himself for his friends, an iconic battle between Rey and Kylo, and a vicious monologue from Emperor Palpatine. And just like any great JJ Abrams

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker final trailer breakdown

It’s time to bid good bye to a saga that began in 1977 in a galaxy far far away. The final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker dropped last night and for those of us that live and breathe Star Wars…it was an emotional one. As the protocol droid said,

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Ethan Allen Boat accident from The Laundromat: What really happened?

Netflix is aiming high on the goal of delivering high-quality complex films, and The Laundromat is no exception. The new film is based on real events involving an insurance fraud tied to a series of offshore accounts all connected to a shifty law firm. And the story is confusing but ultimately infuriating once viewers realize