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The Roundabout Theatre Company announced Thursday that a North American tour of the beloved play will kick off in December and be led by Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis in the role of Capt. Richard Davenport.

Choosing to do “A Soldier’s Play” itself takes guts — dealing as it does with abuse of power in the military, violence against and among Black men, and overall racial intolerance — all hot topics in 1943 (the year the play is set), and plenty warm in 2022.

Denzel Washington has led football teams, revolutions, and corrupt organizations. Hes always a force to be reckoned with on-screen as one of our greatest actors. Today we take a look at his 20 best movies.

The best movie doesn't always win the Oscar for best picture.

Douglas Turner Ward: A Lens on ‘Questions That the Country Wasn’t Asking’ Samuel L. Jackson, David Alan Grier, Phylicia Rashad and others remember the Negro Ensemble Company founder. Douglas Turner Ward waiting to go onstage after the opening night performance of “A Soldier’s Play” in January 2020. Kenny Leon, who led the production, called Ward’s presence and smile up there that night “the greatest experience for me as an American director.”Credit...Sara Krulwich/The...

Movies on TV this week: "Pulp Fiction"; "My Fair Lady" and more Read full article February 19, 2021, 9:44 AM·229 min read John Travolta, left, and Sam Jackson in director Quentin Tarantinos 1994 film "Pulp Fiction." (Warner Bros.) Four Star Films, Box Office Hits, Indies and Imports, Movies A - Z FOUR STAR FILMS Top rated movies and made-for-TV films airing the week of the week of Feb 21 - 27, 2021 Adams Rib (1949) Annie Hall (1977) Dances With Wolves (1990) Father of the Bride (1950) TCM...

Monday, February 01, 2021 1:00 am TCM celebrates Black performances Jay Bobbin | Zap2it Of the many ways to mark Black History Month, Turner Classic Movies has an expected but relevant one. Each February, the channel showcases standout work presented this year under the umbrella title “Noteworthy African American Performances.” The Jacqueline Stewart-hosted series will run on Wednesday nights and very early Thursday mornings throughout the month, and heres a look at some of the talents and ...

All right. fine. thats it? >> dont tell me -- tell me the story quickly. >> all right. an announcer for the first campaign, the voice, the voting rights, was a man named adolph caesar. adolph was an actor and went on to get an academy award nomination for "a soldier story." he was a powerful voice. fast forward to rare moon running for mayor again in 93, whenever it was. he said, "i want to use adolph." i said, "hes passed away." i said, get him. you couldnt take -- wouldnt take no for an answer...

0 tuesday afternoon overnight into tuesday and interest wednesday. the winds are going to kick in on wednesday, and thats going to mean travel, the air is going to be delayed or theres going to be cancelations. as you see, on the back side of the storm, well see a lot of snow. in some cases, upwards of six inches downwind of the great lakes. we already have winter weather advisories. as you see, freezing rain advisories for parts of the western carolinas and then all the way up to the northeast ...

(announcer) 28 delicious flavors at around 100 calories each. >> im about to really embarrass my wife. oprah: uh-huh. >> and my friend here. i have seen "the color purple," which you shouldve got an oscar for in 1984--i have seen it 55 times, and i want to do a little part for you. i know you remember this. [laughter] >> but here it goes. i said, "if i ever get to meet her"--and i made a dream come true. and if i can take a few minutes of your time... oprah: you are the first white man...