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Black sitcoms have existed on television for decades now—The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is over 30!—and while they aren’t as universally appreciated as sitcoms with less diverse casts, they offer an in-depth presentation of what it’s like existing as a Black person in a world that doesn’t cater to us. Casting aside traditional Black roles like service […]
The best animated movies of all time, like the other best movies of all time, encompass a cornucopia of emotions: celebration, heartbreak, joy, grief, excitement, and anger. Animated movies have a long history of tackling both the more mundane aspects of everyday life, in a comedy or otherwise light-hearted film, to serious global and political issues in […]
There are certain movies that everyone, even novice filmgoers, will recognize: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining; David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia; David Fincher’s Fight Club; Mike Nichols’ The Graduate. Each is lauded by critics, admired by filmmakers, and adored by audiences. And yet none of them made this list. That’s because the criteria for our list […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets There are young people of all ages who dream of making it big in Tinseltown. These starry-eyed hopefuls sit […]
Juice. SNICK. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. TGIF. Wayne’s World. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Beavis and Butthead. Feeling nostalgic yet? We sure are. The ’90s were a great time for pop culture and music, but the style wasn’t as on-point—or was it? Lately, we’ve been looking back at a time that for many of us here […]
This feature was originally published in 2012. The R&B of the ’90s has never left our hearts. It’s still there in form of nostalgia-tapping playlists, and in the music being made today. Even as we creep further from the golden era, acts like Brent Faiyaz, Snoh Aalegra, Givēon, and more have set the stage for a new, burgeoning fan […]
When we look back at Drake’s first single, 2009’s “Best I Ever Had,” it’s hard not to wonder, “Why Drake?” Sure, it’s sweet and catchy, and his bars are solid, but there are a lot of songs like that, by artists who have long been forgotten. The single could have just as easily fallen by […]
You’ve got Netflix pulled up, and you’re in the mood to watch something funny. You’ve worked your way through every show on the streaming platform, and in terms of funny content, you’ve already exhausted every comedy show Netflix has to offer. You’ve watched The Office more times than you can count, and you still have to wait […]
When Drake drops something new, everyone pays attention. Including the sports world, because, well, he raps about it often. It’s become an intergal part of his lyrics and life in general. We’ve all seen him courtside at Raptors game and rocking jerseys at every turn. So much so that there’s jokes about him actually cursing guys […]
The Netflix library can seem never-ending. In addition to blockbusters like Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, there are lots of movies that are just, well, movies. But who knows? Some of those could one day become cult movies—films that didn’t get their due upon first release, but later grow to become beloved among true […]
