Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Artificial intelligence: The Future of Mankind

Scientists reckon there have been at least five mass extinction events in the history of our planet, when a catastrophically high number of species were wiped out in a relatively short period of time. We are possibly now living through a sixth —...
Monday, August 6, 2018
Do Fidget Spinners Effect your Health?

There's a new trend literally spinning its way around the world, from classrooms to social media. But is it
actually doing what it's marketed to do?
WTOP reports that some fidget spinners – small top-like gadgets you can spin fast with your fingers,...
Friday, July 20, 2018
Weekly Update for July 20 Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING THIS WEEK Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again This sequel to 2008’s “Mamma Mia!” follows a pregnant Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she learns about her mother’s (Meryl Streep) past. Streep’s character, Donna, is played by “Cinderella”...
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Cheryl Boone Isaacs and Quincy Jones Working on Doc About the History of Black Hollywood
Former Academy prez Cheryl Boone Isaacs and music legend Quincy Jones are teaming up to share an important part of Hollywood history. The two are working on “American Film: The Black Experience,” a documentary that will explore “the untold story of African...
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
BAMcinématek Hosting “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers” Film Series
BAMcinématek has lined up its next feminist film series. The Brooklyn venue is teaming up with Kino Lorber and the Library of Congress for “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” which kicks off Friday, July 20 and runs through July 26. Featuring...
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
“Transparent’s” Trace Lysette to Star in and Exec Produce “Colors of Ava”
Trace Lysette is stepping into the limelight. Best known for her supporting role as Shea in “Transparent,” the recent “Pose” guest star will topline and exec produce “Colors of Ava,” Deadline reports. Described as “an uplifting and authentic love story...
Monday, July 16, 2018
Exploring the Psyche: July’s VOD and Web Series Picks
All three of the picks for this month’s VOD and web series round-up spotlight a loaded subject: mental health. Long considered taboo, mental health has finally started to be talked about more openly in recent years. The tide is slowly shifting away from...