Characters and Conflicts: 10 best movies of 2014

Posted by · 11:31 am · December 18th, 2014

Gregory Ellwood reflects down his top films of 2014 including “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “A Most Violent Year,” “Birdman,” “Top Five,” “Selma,” “Clouds of Sils Maria,” “Snowpiercer,” “Gone Girl” as well as 10 others that almost made the cut.

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'Dear White People,' 'Selma' lead 15th annual Black Reel Awards nominations

Posted by · 10:09 am · December 17th, 2014

The Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) announced its nominees for the 15th Annual Black Reel Awards Wednesday morning. Justin Simien’s “Dear White People” and Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” led the way with 10 nominations each.

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David Oyelowo joins Lupita Nyong’o in Brad Pitt-produced 'Americanah'

Posted by · 4:46 am · December 16th, 2014

David Oyelowo is earning raves for his role in “Selma,” so why not keep a good thing going? He’ll Lupita Nyong’o in another project backed by Brad Pitt’s Plan B.

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Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo reunite for Martin Luther King drama 'Selma'

Posted by · 12:40 pm · July 11th, 2013

The director and actor collaborated on 2012 Sundance winner ‘Middle of Nowhere.’

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