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A South Carolina State University professor who has authored a book about women in Blaxploitation movies says the late actor Richard Roundtree’s portrayal of “Shaft” was a pivotal heroic figure for young urban audiences in the 1970s. “John Shaft was so crucial to the development -- even though some would argue then and now that the character itself was stereotypical in terms of representations of Black masculinity -- of different kinds of African American heroes, especial...

A South Carolina State University professor who has authored a book about women in Blaxploitation movies says the late actor Richard Roundtree’s portrayal of “Shaft” was a pivotal heroic figure for young urban audiences in the 1970s. “John Shaft was so crucial to the development -- even though some would argue then and now that the character itself was stereotypical in terms of representations of Black masculinity -- of different kinds of African American heroes, especial...

From epic dramas to love stories, it’s time to grab the popcorn and snacks for a movie marathon.

Who Is Concierge Courtney In ‘A Winter Getaway’ Hallmark Movie? The protagonist of the new Hallmark Channel movie A Winter Getaway is professional concierge Courtney ( Nazneen Contractor). She works for a very high-end concierge travel agency that makes extravagant vacation/holiday dreams come true. As they jet set to a mountainside resort, sparks fly between her and new client Joe Franklin ( Brooks Darnell). Joe is really just an “average guy” who’s been gifted the luxury trip, but...

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