Month: August 2026
4 posts
Chisom Chieke on ‘Food for the Soul’
In Food for the Soul, filmmaker Chisom Chieke turns questions of family, cultural expectations, and identity into a warm romantic comedy rooted in the Black diaspora. Following its world premiere at the 2025 BlackStar Festival, the short has continued to connect with audiences through its portrait of Nigerian-American artist Ada and her Black American partner Trey.
Beyond the Game with Richmond Weaver
Better Together: Furman’s Championship Quest begins with heartbreak. After Furman’s devastating last-second loss in the 2022 Southern Conference Championship, director Richmond Weaver saw something larger than basketball: a story about failure, resilience, and what it takes to come back together.
‘The Sanctuary’: A Place for Hope
In The Sanctuary, filmmaker Maynard Bagang brings together stories of grief, homelessness and immigration in an intimate drama about people searching for hope when life leaves them with seemingly nowhere to turn. Anchored by heartfelt performances and a strong sense of compassion, the film explores how unexpected human connections can become a refuge of their own.
ALEX THEATRE TOPS ALL 70MM CINEMAS PRESENTING ‘THE ODYSSEY’
The historic ALEX Theatre has announced that its special 70mm presentation of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will be extended by at least an additional two weeks, with screenings now continuing through August 20, 2026, following extraordinary audience demand. The extension follows a standout opening run, the ALEX announcing that it is the highest grossing theatre in the US for 70mm presentations of The Odyssey.