Entertainment & Arts
At the American Black Film Festival, reporter Danielle Dorsey spoke to actor, writer and producer Issa Rae about the Hollywood slowdown and how filmmakers can best adapt.
June 15, 2024
Producer and actor Issa Rae shares her priorities as the creative director of the 2024 American Black Film Festival and discusses how creatives of color can combat the current industry slowdown.
June 14, 2024
Television
Issa Rae is happy to get back to work after Hollywood’s labor strikes but is pessimistic after ‘seeing very clearly’ that Black stories ‘are less of a priority.’
Jan. 30, 2024
We’re in our ‘Barbie’ era: From HGTV’s real-life dream house, to Barbie dolls that look like Margot Robbie, Issa Rae and America Ferrera.
June 6, 2023
June 20, 2024
We spoke with the ‘True Detective: Night Country’ showrunner and history-making actor Kali Reis about the HBO limited series’ major Emmy haul.
July 17, 2024
‘Insecure’ creator Issa Rae spoke out against Hollywood’s efforts to protect ‘The Flash’ star Ezra Miller, who has been accused of multiple offenses.
Oct. 14, 2022
Podcasts
Issa Rae is the brilliant, hilarious mind behind the recently concluded HBO show “Insecure.”
Jan. 11, 2022
The team behind ‘Rap S—’ explains the experimental process that helped them capture living with — and through — social media as never before.
Aug. 4, 2022
The HBO Max series isn’t flawless, particularly in its attempt to grapple with sexism and the male gaze. But it is always funny, sexy, even moving.
July 21, 2022