Directed by Mira Nair, Queen of Katwe tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi, the Ugandan teenage prodigy who went on to become one of the first titled female chess players in Ugandan history. Much like the game it is centered around, the film strictly adheres to a familiar structure—that of a sports drama, with…

The lights have gone out, and something is moving through the darkness. At first, it looks as if the darkness itself is shifting, but you soon realize that what moves is darker than dark, and blacker than the night, its tattered edges flowing, moved by a will rather than a wind. The room grows suddenly…

Time magazine’s upcoming issue will have the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the cover. He is being featured for his ongoing protest of police violence and racial inequality. The magazine announced Thursday that an image of Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem will be on the cover of the October 3rd issue, indicating how…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who have been together since 2004, are officially calling it quits. Jolie filed for divorce on Monday citing irreconcilable differences. She is currently seeking physical custody of their six kids. Jolie is suggesting Pitt gets visitation rights and she is not going to be looking for spousal support. Sources from…

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