With ‘I Love Boosters,’ Boots Riley creates another world that feels wild and over-the-top, but still very connected to real life. The film mixes fashion, class inequality, and survival in a society where image and status often matter more than people.
From NEON, I Love Boosters held its world premiere on Mar. 12, 2026, during the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. Presented by the Louisville Film Office. The film headlined the opening day of the festival ahead of its theatrical release on May 22, 2026
We spoke with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) about his latest documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found released on November 22, 2024.
Some of the biggest names in music and film stepped out on Friday night (Jan. 5) for the Los Angeles premiere of The Book of Clarence, the newest film from writer and director Jeymes Samuel.
Many of the film’s cast and crew were there, including star LaKeith Stanfield, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, David Oyelowo, and more. Much of the crew behind the scenes, like the legendary Jay-Z who is a producer on the film, were also in attendance.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: (L-R) David Oyelowo, RJ Cyler, director Jeymes Samuel, producer Jay-Z, Nicholas Pinnock, LaKeith Stanfield, Caleb McLaughlin, Babs Olusanmokun, Teyana Taylor, SAINt JHN, Anna Diop and Alfre Woodard at the LA Red Carpet Premiere of THE BOOK OF CLARENCE at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
The Knockturnal was on the scene and got to catch up with some of the actors of the film.
“I think, more than ever, we need the opportunity to look inside ourselves and hopefully excavate something that can give us some answers as to where to go.” LaKeith Stanfield told The Knockturnal about the importance of putting out this kind of movie with this cast. “Hopefully we can provide a platform where people can see that…”
Caleb McLaughlin is playing a newer, more grown up role in the film. When we asked him how this film is different from the work he’s done, not only does he have a beard now, he also boasted that “the film is just so nuanced, it’s different, it’s engaging… I’m excited for people to see what [Jeymes Samuel] brings to the table.”
Besides those one and off screen of the film, many other stars attended the event like Angela Bassett, Karrueche Tran, Doja Cat, and more.
The Book of Clarence is in movie theaters nationwide on January 12, 2024!
Check out the gallery of iconic stars on the red carpet below:
“The Book of Clarence” is at once a modern classic; a cinematic gem that seamlessly blends the ancient and the contemporary, delivering a unique take on the biblical epic genre.
Civil rights activist and Black Panther, Fred Hampton was 21 when he was assassinated in his apartment during an FBI raid.
There are moments in ‘Judas and The Black Messiah’ where Lakeith Stanfield looks like he might tear at the seams. He plays William O’Neal, the infamous real-life FBI informant who infiltrated the Black Panthers and gave information that leads to the death of charismatic revolutionary Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya).
On Tuesday, February 2nd The Critics Choice Association hosted the 3rd Annual Celebration of Black Cinema, via a virtual ceremony, to honor 10 visionary films and 15 actors, producers, and directors of the season.
A true story of an informant in the Black Panther Party, ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is powerful in performance but mediocre in storytelling.
Judas and the Black Messiah honors the life and legacy of Chairman Fred Hampton of the Illinois Black Panther Party.