There are many reasons why you should go see The Darkest Minds when it hits theaters in early August. Because it’s a damn good story. Because it can educate viewers. Because these characters are everything. Because the emotion is real.…
Police Brutality, Black Lives Matter and Why 'The Hate U Give' is Important
Growing up as a person of color in the 21st century means living with a disclaimer. You can vote, but many of the politicians hate the very thought of you, you can legally attend any school you want to, but…
‘Star Wars’: Billy Dee Williams Will Return for Episode IX
We can count on one more familiar face to join us in a galaxy far, far away. Billy Dee Williams, better known as the Lando Calrissian we grew up with, will be reprising his iconic role for Episode IX, THR…
‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #13: Five Reasons Why This Film Is Important
Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. When it comes to movies or books or television, writers often rely on personal experience, personal beliefs, or personal thoughts to explore a…
‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #12: Staying True to the Heart of the Story
Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. Why do people care about stories? Why are people so passionate about books or television or movies? What makes people care? What ignites…
‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #11: The Adaptation Process
Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. Books and movies are two entirely different mediums. It’s why it’s virtually impossible for fans to be completely satisfied with a book-to-film or…
‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #10: Let’s Talk Book Rights, Author Control & Reaction
The first thing you need to know about book adaptations — be it to film or television or online platform — is that the author has no control. Zero. None. Once you sign away the rights to your work, the…
‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #9: Let’s Talk About the Color System
Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. With every book to film adaptation there are obvious changes. That’s what happens when you transition from one medium to another. And while…
‘The Hate U Give’ Releases First Trailer
Find your voice, change the world. 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for The Hate U Give, and we’d really love to teleport to October somehow, because the wait is going to be painful. This looks SO GOOD.…
‘The Darkest Minds’ Movie Talk #8: Children in Internment Camps? When Fiction Meets Reality
Every Monday and Friday we’re bringing you The Darkest Minds content leading up to the film’s Aug. 3 release. Dystopian novels typically represent a grim future that we don’t ever expect to happen. How could we ever imagine moral lines could be…