Forest Whitaker
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Films like Black Panther show how the Marvel Cinematic Universe does not shy away from bold creativity
Anshu Lal •With Black Panther in 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is poised to give the world a cultural phenomenon.
Black Panther: Forest Whitaker says the Marvel film is a 'multicultural piece' that hasn't been seen before
•Whitaker, who essays the role of Zuri in Black Panther, said people are eagerly waiting to watch the superhero hailing from Africa
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' movie review: For fans tired of the ‘formula’ in the franchise
Mihir •Rogue One had a lot to live up to. No only did it have to contend with matching up to the cultural phenomenon of the original trilogy, but also with the acclaim of last year’s The Force Awakens which created whole new bunch of young Star Wars fans. Luckily Rogue One does something The Force Awakens was too scared to — it ventures into new territory and traverses into a bold and dark new direction while still delivering the massive scale and action adventure mood. It’s huge, it’s action packed and it’s solid entertainment.
UN to hold first World Humanitarian Summit; 80 countries to attend conclave
•Some 80 countries so far are planning to attend the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul this month to re-think how to confront global crises, the UN aid chief said Monday.
Watch: The exciting ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars story’ trailer has caused a ripple in the Force
Zeniad •The first trailer Rogue One: A Star Wars Story begins with the familiar John Williams theme, whetting our appetite for expanding Wars verse as we are introduced to Jyn Erso played by Oscar-nominated Felicity Jones
Stars express support for Venezuelan protestors at the Oscars
Fp Archives •A day before the Oscars ceremony in Hollywood, the government expressed concerns that Hollywood would speak out in support of the protestors
The Butler review: Stellar cast for a dull film on American history
Deepanjana •You could call The Butler a potted history of modern America, but it’s probably more enjoyable if you considering it a drinking game: one shot for every black celebrity you spot in the film.