Film
EDGE Film: Jay-Z and Dream Hampton...
Here’s a film that we were lucky enough to screen at last year’s LA Film Fest and we’re so happy that people have rallied behind it to get it in theaters. An Oversimplification Of Her Beauty is a playful narrative by Terence Nance about love/romance in the big city. It’s a hip and funky take on the theme of unrequited love–sort… Continue »
EDGE Film: Jackie Robinson’s...
If you have a television you’ve no doubt seen previews for the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 slated to hit theaters this weekend featuring two relatively new faces as the baseball legend and his beloved wife, Rachel. The decision to cast the very talented Nicole Beharie Browne and Chadwick Boseman was partly left to Rachel Robinson, who had this to say about… Continue »
EDGE Inspiration: Tyrese Releases...
Though Tyrese is often the butt of many jokes on Twitter, one cannot deny his amazing rise from the streets of Watts to being part of one of the biggest film franchises in history as well as a Grammy award winning singer. His story can definitely inspire all of us to not be defined by where we’ve come from… Continue »
EDGE Drama: Zoe Saldana Responds to...
Since it was announced that Zoe Saldana would be portraying the legendary singer Nina Simone, there have been articles upon articles of disdain for the casting choice. People feel that Nina’s struggles were against an industry who did not respect her because she was the opposite of someone like Zoe (light, thin and bearing the delicate features of European descent)… Continue »
EDGE 85th Annual Academy Awards Recap:...
Last night the 85th Annual Academy Awards went live from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, CA. It’s considered Hollywood’s biggest night and of course the stars were all out and in attendance. Check out some of the hottest red carpet moments and some performances from inside the show: Cutie Quvenzhane Wallis rub elbows with Halle Berry on the red carpet…. Continue »
EDGE Film: Best Animated Short Film...
This very adorable short film, Paper Man, won big tonight at the Academy Awards. We were lucky enough to see this film in theaters but it’s definitely one worth watching and now we want to share it with our EDGErs. Watch the full short here: Congratulations to everyone involved with this project on your big win at the Academy Awards! Continue »
EDGE Black History Inspiration Moment:...
Black History Month is always a fun time to look back at the moments, music and films that shaped our culture. One of the films that without a doubt was the center of much discussion and caused more than a few sister circles to be had was 1995′s Waiting to Exhale. With an all-star cast of icons Whitney Houston and Angela… Continue »
In Case You Missed It: Quvenzhane...
With the Academy Awards right around the corner all of the nominated actors are making their rounds in the media. One of the most talked about nominees of this season, Quvenzhane Wallis, who made history by becoming the youngest Best Actress nominee, recently stopped by Jay Leno to dish on her huge accomplishment. Check out how adorable and smart she… Continue »
