When you think about Black love stories, certain titles always rise to the surface, such as Love Jones, Love & Basketball, Brown Sugar, Crooklyn, Do the Right Thing, and She’s Gotta Have It. They’re not just movies, but cultural touchstones that have shaped the way we see love, community, and creative ambition through a distinctly Black lens.
As I walked into Central Park at 79th and 5th, headed toward the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater, I felt like I was carrying the best secret in New York City. Every person I passed—tourists, dog walkers, people just enjoying a late summer stroll—I wanted to stop them and say, “I’m on my way to watch the Hamilton movie… with the original cast… tonight.”
The actor opens up about his new film, a soulful love story set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Brooklyn, and why preserving community spaces is as urgent as ever.
The Knockturnal sat down with Kenny Gravillis, the creative mind behind some of today’s most striking film posters, to discuss his long-standing collaboration with Spike Lee and the art of visual storytelling.
Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing is a wild plunge into the chaos of pre-gentrified 1990s New York City—a time when the bars were seedy, the alleys dangerous, and trouble lurked around every corner.
The summer blockbuster ‘Sketch’ hit theaters on Aug. 6, allowing viewers to dive into a world filled with fantasy and imaginative creatures coming to life.
Buckle up! Hulu’s latest original film, Eenie Meanie, is a high-speed thrill ride that dares audiences to second-guess every turn. Directed and written by Shawn Simmons, the film stars Samara Weaving and Karl Glusman, who bring an unpredictable twist to the story.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Genesis House, Manhattan, New York. — The Gotham Film & Media Institute, popularly known as ‘The Gotham’, based in New York, hosted an Independent Film Maker Mixer at The Genesis House in Manhattan.
According to Archie Madekwe, ‘Lurker’ director Alex Russell immediately decided that the character of Oliver should be British.
Timed perfectly with the excitement of the US Open, Tubi premiered its original documentary Naomi Osaka: The Second Set last night at The Roxy Cinema in New York. The evening featured an engaging opening panel with Naomi Osaka and director Kat Jayme, moderated by acclaimed journalist Gayle King, before guests were treated to an exclusive first look at the film.