The feature directorial debut of comedy writer Kobi Libii, The American Society of Magical Negroes has a fiery premise, but tepid execution leaves its satire feeling lukewarm. However, thanks to an impeccable lead performance from Justice Smith, Libii’s more straightforward dramatic material still manages to strike a chord. The film’s title echoes a well-worn American … Read more
Imagine being cocooned within nature’s embrace, surrounded by the symphony of chirping birds, cascading waterfalls and the gentle patter of raindrops. That’s the creative sanctuary of Sacred Society Music Group, a new record label and collective with the goal of revolutionizing ambient music by virtue of Dolby Atmos technology. Comprising the visionary minds of alums … Read more
Summary The American Society of Magical Negroes is a controversial satirical fantasy-comedy film directed by Kobi Libii. The movie explores the concept of a secret society of Black people with magical powers who use their gifts to ease tensions with white people. Despite concerns about the trailer and its portrayal of certain stereotypes, the film … Read more
Society of the Snow is a Spanish-language survival thriller film that follows 16 survivors who crash into a glacier. They are stranded in the Andean mountains, far away from human settlements and help. During their time in the mountains, the group makes some extreme decisions to survive, and viewers are curious to know if any … Read more
The first trailer for The American Society of Magical Negroes has dropped, and instead of expressing excitement for comedian-turned-writer/director Kobi Libii’s debut film, many on social media were left confused. This was not “Black Hogwarts” as many had thought based on the name and initial poster which showed a hand holding a membership card for … Read more
The trope of the “Magical Negro” — a term coined by filmmaker Spike Lee in 2001 — is just one of many racist clichés that plague American media. It refers to a Black side character whose sole purpose is to help white characters on their own journeys — examples range from Will Smith’s Bagger Vance … Read more
JERUSALEM — Fistfights break out in bread lines. Residents wait hours for a gallon of brackish water that makes them sick. Scabies, diarrhea and respiratory infections rip through overcrowded shelters. And some families have to choose who eats. “My kids are crying because they are hungry and tired and can’t use the bathroom,” said Suzan … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea asserted Wednesday {that a} U.S. soldier who bolted into the North throughout the closely armed Korean border final month did so after being disillusioned with the inequality of American society and racial discrimination in its Military. It is North Korea’s first official affirmation of detention of Personal 2nd Class … Read more