From Creed and Selma to Girls Trip and Moonlight, these are the most critically acclaimed Certified Fresh African American movies of the century so far.
Born in 1988, Veronica Roth is one of the younger influential writers of the 21st century. Her young adult dystopian coming-of-age fantasy series the Divergent trilogy is her most famous work, and she wrote the first book on winter break while attending Northwestern University. She currently re...
Why it’s lukewarm: Because the writers didn't spare any issues that are sometimes disturbing to watch (way too much cursing, illegal substance use, and matters of adult nature). And because it seems that they still haven't progressed to the 21st century when it comes to ...
In Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, Jackson found the ideal co-writers to translate J.R.R. Tolkien’s sprawling novels to the screen, while the visual effects geniuses at Weta discovered many groundbreaking ways to make a magical world feel real. Jackson also found the right performers for ...
Subsequent social changes have further catalysed waves of Indigenous writing, as Native American writers grapple with increasing urbanisation and integration into mainstream America. Most recently, the events at Standing Rock in 2016 and the tumult of the Trump era have inspired a new generation of ...
Steven Allan Spielberg ( /ˈspiːlbɜːrɡ/ ; born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director in history. [1] He is the ...
American Gods by Neil Gaiman Gaiman’s third appearance, his most ambitous work, present day fantasy tale touching on our country, it’s root, and where we and they stand, mixed with an increible Norse twist. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley This half of my list has featured clasic...
Back in the late Sixties and early Seventies, Vietnam and civil unrest helped kickstart a new golden age of American horror movies; shortly after the beginning of our new century, we had one massive public atrocity and several new wars to fuel a whole new wave of movies dealing with commun...
211 Pages - 10/11/2011 (Publication Date) - American Writers & Artists, Inc. (Publisher) Buy on Amazon 22. The Advertising Effect, by Adam Ferrier Creating a breakthrough advertising campaign is every marketing expert’s dream. As an aspiring copywriter, you should be asking how you can ...
Whitehead’s novel takes place in a town called Sag Harbor — a summer playpen for African-American writers, actors, and assholes looking to satisfy their opulent urges. For brothers Benji and Reggie, left alone in their parents' cherished vacation house, Sag Harbor is the perfect backdrop for...