Mar 27, 2023
Much-Anticipated Afrofuturism Exhibit Featuring Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Suit Opens At NMAAHC
Science-fiction writer Octavia Butler’s typewriter, the Lt. Nyota Uhura costume from “Star Trek,” and Sun Ra’s space harp are a few of the other objects that will be on display at the new exhibit.
The scholarship will be given to students in the dramatic arts who exemplify Boseman’s values: A drive for excellence, leadership, respect, empathy, and passion.
More than 58,000 people signed a petition urging the university rename the fine arts college after Boseman, the star of Black Panther and an alumnus.
Boseman’s death prompted mourning and words of appreciation for an acting career notable for excellence, dignity and strong portrayals of Black heroes. “He was always fighting for justice,” says a college acting teacher.
In a movie about Thurgood Marshall, the last thing you want to see is a cloying Josh Gad character arc.
Aug 01, 2014
Out of Frame: Get On Up
“Get on Up” doesn’t find a consistent rhythm, but it gets one essential thing right: James Brown’s music.