These remarkable Black sci-fi characters defied tokenism onscreen. — Token Black characters onscreen stand out like a neon sign. Usually, they serve the purpose of acting as living props, present only to give the appearance of a diverse cast. …

An in-depth interview with the writer-director and associate producer of the documentary exploring the golden age of cinema that was 80s sci-fi films. — …we have anywhere between 50 and 60 people from the era: actors, directors, composers, [special] effects masters, all talking about not only their own projects, but their views on sci-fi, and movies and their influences, and their thoughts about the future and how it’s relevant to the work. …

Science fiction doesn’t have a dystopian story worse than the reality of what was chattel slavery and its continuing legacy. — Dystopia: an imaginary place where people are unhappy and usually afraid because they are not treated fairly. (Merriam-Webster.com) I am blessed to still have my mother with me. At 70, she was alive during segregation in the South. …

A true story of racist aggression, gaslighting, and delusion in one act. — On February 21, 2022, while minding my own Black business waiting for public transit home, I had an encounter with a racist, old, white woman. Act 1, Scene 1: At a public bus stop outside a local grocer in Little Rock (A racist, old, white woman in her 70s -80s…

Celebratory anticipation surrounding the Black Panther sequel’s forthcoming premiere makes it a high-profile target — The sequel to Marvel Entertainment’s groundbreaking blockbuster Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Shortly after the first teaser trailer for the sequel debuted online, this video was released on the social media platform TikTok and went viral. …

Don’t become a victim to scammers exploiting the addictive technology — A rising tech star Due to the pandemic, the use of contactless technology has surged. A breakout in this market sector is the use of QR (Quick Response) codes. QR codes have an interesting history. …

Completing a short film is an achievement in itself. Don’t short circuit its potential. — Often, the most original, inspired, and inventive stories are told by indie filmmakers… You and your production team have worked your asses off and you’ve done it: your short film is in the can. Congratulations! Making a short film is a goal many have, but it takes tenacity, ingenuity, and…

Because freedom of speech definitely includes choosing not to listen to racist rhetoric and misinformation. — I don’t listen to Joe Rogan’s podcast. I’m not his target audience, although I did glean over the years his reputation for giving nutty conspiracy theories and provocateurs on the fringe an enormous platform via his podcast. So, his podcast disseminating misinformation about COVID-19 didn’t surprise me much. …