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Black Writers Week
The Shield vs. The Wire
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
A look at how two of the most acclaimed cop shows of all time handled their Black characters.
An article about Colman Domingo, who will be named Best Actor at the 15th annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards on Wednesday, February 21st.
A brief tribute to the brilliance of Shawn Ryan's The Shield now that it's available on Blu-ray.
Appreciating a small 1987 film that feels needed very much in this cultural moment.
Jessica Ritchey answers the Movie Love Questionnaire.
Marie writes: The unseen forces have spoken! The universe has filled a void obviously needing to be filled: there is now a font made entirely of cats. Called Neko Font (Japanese for "cat font") it's a web app that transforms text into a font comprised of cat pictures. All you need to do is write something in the text box, press "enter" on your keyboard and Neko Font instantly transforms the letters into kitties! Thanks go to intrepid club member Sandy Kahn for alerting the Ebert Club to this important advancement in typography. To learn more, read the article "There is now a font made entirely of cats" and to test it out yourself, go here: Neko Font. Meanwhile, behold what mankind can achieve when it has nothing better to do....