April 2022

There's something oddly satisfying about watching movies based on true stories. In fact, knowing that the range of bizarre, horrific, heartwarming, and tragic incidents that happened on screen also happened in real life makes the…

With 226 films from 63 countries, Hot Docs is back in theaters in Toronto after the pandemic moved the festival online for the past two years. But even still, the festival offers all of its films for streaming on its Hot Docs at Home…

Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard and Harrison Ford, 'American Graffiti' marks George Lucas' second feature film - just four years before he became a household name with 'Star Wars'. The film is set on the last day of…

Given the one-dimensional nature of the average "Bond girl" archetype, romantic subplots tend to rank among the weakest and most forgettable aspects of James Bond films. Audiences typically go to Bond films to enjoy the globe-trotting…

Watch: First video, itunesor tubeWhat we do is secret (2007)Director: Rodger GrossmanPenelope Spheeris features in this list three times - here it's not as a director but as a historical figure, played by an actress, and seen approaching…

U-Roy performing in later years The the worldwide demand for reggae music improved the material well-being of the artist who had international appeal and could!-->…

Alton Ellis It is a historical irony that Black History Month and Reggae Month are celebrated in February. Jamaican music can be traced back to mento music, but the!-->…

by Howard Campbell - UK PA coach and broadcaster David Rodigan, declares last week's success reggae show at the Royal Festival Hall in London, it's proof that music still has a solid footing in the UK. The April 16 shows, which…

David Rodigan in action Let's talk Reggae Jamaican music has come a long way since Prince Buster, Millie Small, The Skatalites and Desmond Dekker first!-->…

Music can add emotion and drama to a movie. Local audiences can experience a bit of that seriousness at…

Netflix spent $13.6 billion on original content in 2021. This massive budget, one of the biggest of any entertainment company on the planet, funds a massive slate of movies and TV shows; Netflix uploads an average of two to three new…

Reggae artist Turbulence calls on the government and people of Jamaica to do more to protect reggae music. "I hear a lot of people making noise because SOJA won the Reggae Grammy. I have no problem with an American band winning the…

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — By day, Edward Jackson teaches math and science in 4th grade, but by night he plays reggae music all over Polk County.Now Jackson combines them, using his own music and lyrics to teach students lessons. If you're…

Knives Out 2 is set to release later this year, and fans can't wait any longer. Although the film doesn't yet have an official trailer, fans caught a glimpse of the release in an eight-second teaser, which features Daniel Craig, among…

A Jamaican grocery store has been shut down by environmental health officers after an infestation of mice was discovered on the premises. Unique Jamaican Food Store in Walsall was inspected on Tuesday April 5th. An emergency!-->…

With its iconic bend Dr. No, Sean Connery launched the James Bond franchise. In his first series of Bond films - Dr. No, From Russia with love, The golden finger, thunder ball, you only live twiceand Diamonds are forever - Connery was…

James Bond returns to the big screen ahead of schedule after it was announced that all 25 Bond films will hit theaters as part of 007's 60th birthday celebrations.UK and Irish cinema screenings of Bond titles – from Dr. No to Casino Royale…

The best foods often don't get the recognition they deserve. This is certainly the case with the tasty and delicious Jamaican cuisine.Heavily spiced, the taste may take some getting used to for those inexperienced, but it's definitely…

In 1985, the US-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences introduced the Reggae category at its annual Gramophone Awards ceremony. The award was to be given to this artist or artists for quality works in the reggae musical…

The best foods often don't get the recognition they deserve. This is certainly the case with the tasty and delicious Jamaican cuisine.Heavily spiced, the taste may take some getting used to for those inexperienced, but it's definitely…

Movies have a way of making viewers feel a wide range of emotions, but some movies stick with audiences throughout their lives as a feel-good comforter. These movies are the ones that deliver joy when needed, whether it's a laugh viewers…