The New York Times – Film:
On MovieTok, reviewers can reach an audience of millions and earn tens of thousands of dollars per post. “Critics,” they say, are old news.
Author: Reggie Ugwu
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Can the Tribeca Festival Make Audio Appealing?
The New York Times – Music:
The Tribeca Festival and audio artists each have something the other wants. Can they make it work?
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‘The Blog Era’ Podcast Resurrects Rap Media History
The New York Times – Music:
The new podcast from the brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal explores what made hip-hop blogs matter — and why they faded away.
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“Bad Habit” Musician Steve Lacy Is Right on Time
The New York Times – Music:
A year ago, the “Bad Habit” singer and breakout star of 2022 was a cult favorite. Now he’s competing against Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
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Chantal Akerman’s ‘Jeanne Dielman’ Named Greatest Film of All Time in Sight and Sound Poll
The New York Times – Film:
The drama is among several by female and Black directors in the respected once-a-decade survey, last conducted in 2012.
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For Elvis Mitchell, Critic Turned Filmmaker, a Chance to Show and Tell
The New York Times – Film:
His new documentary on Netflix, “Is That Black Enough for You?!?,” spotlights unsung Black cinema of the 1970s.
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Warren Beatty Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor in 1973
The New York Times – Film:
In a lawsuit filed this week, the plaintiff says Mr. Beatty groomed and coerced her into sex when she was 14 and 15. The actor, who had starred in “Bonnie and Clyde,” was about 35 at the time.
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Michael Schultz on Breaking the Mold for Black Directors
The New York Times – Film:
At 83, the filmmaker behind “Cooley High” and “Car Wash” may be the longest-working Black director in history. His own story is a Hollywood epic.
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Charlbi Dean, Star of Top Winner at Cannes, Dies at 32
The New York Times – Film:
A South African-born actress and model, she had a breakout role in the satirical “Triangle of Sadness,” due in theaters in the fall.