It looks likes Ava DuVernay saw into the future, and we didn’t. Despite Selma and its director being a fan favorite, DuVernay knew she wasn’t going to be nominated for best director and predicted as much in a just published interview with Entertainment Weekly. The interview took place in December, well before the nominations were announced last week. According to DuVernay, “It’s […]
Even though 2013 was a landmark year for Black cinema, it clearly wasn’t reflected in this year’s Oscar nominations. Steve McQueen’s “12 Years A Slave” was the lone survivor, landing 3 acting nominations, Best Director, Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. RELATED: “12 Years A Slave” Wins Best Picture At Golden Globes Lupita Nyong’o, who’s […]
Dear Tyler Perry, As you must know by now, your film For Colored Girls was officially shut out of the Oscar race. I wish I could say I’m surprised but the writing was pretty much on the wall, with the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild also choosing to snub For Colored Girls as well. […]
Who will take home the Oscar at this Sunday’s Academy Awards? The Urbandaily makes some predictions.
