Film and TV

Indigenous American representation is at an all-time high in films and TV shows. But they also serve as a harsh reminder of the struggle that Indigenous groups have endured in this country.

Thematic threads in all the Oscar nominees for best picture reflect the difficult but still strangely hopeful space we find ourselves in right now, around the world and here in Baltimore.

Taura Musgrove has tapped into her film school training, Hollywood connections, and work at Pixar to bring the public a series of avatars of civil rights figures, starting with Lillie May Carroll Jackson.

This week, The New York Times reported that Felicia Pearson, who played Snoop on “The Wire,” and the show’s co-creator, Ed Burns, are shopping a limited-series television show titled “A.K.A. Snoop,” a screenplay adaptation of Pearson’s 2007 book, “Grace After Midnight: A Memoir.”

Actress Lex Scott Davis, originally from West Baltimore, is set to star in the pilot for “Suits: L.A.,” the highly anticipated installment of the hit legal drama.

Men downplay the skills of women on reality shows because they do so in real life, too. Sometimes to their peril.

You could take in seven original dance competitions, catch a weekend show of local crafts or head out for dinner during Annapolis Restaurant Week. Those are just some of the fun things to do through Feb. 29.

Mo'Nique's "Club Shay Shay" interview with Shannon Sharpe was about Baltimore, Black women and not being afraid of demanding what you're worth from anyone — even the super-famous.

“Runaway Bride” is neither romantic nor comedic. Happy Valentine's Day.

Just days before his second New York Fashion Week collection, Bishme Cromartie spoke to The Baltimore Banner about his latest collection and his recent appearance on “Sherri,” the Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show.

You could catch the world premiere of a play at Classic Theatre of Maryland, enjoy a local band in an intimate setting or watch movies with others or by yourself during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Then, of course, there’s Valentine’s Day on Wednesday.

Charles Osgood recalled his Baltimore upbringing as giving him so much that he loved.

The popular PBS series “Antiques Roadshow” is making a stop in Baltimore on June 18.

For those upset about "Barbie" Oscar snubs, let's remember to focus on other notable achievements (and nominations).

You could catch blues or Irish-Americana on intimate stages in Annapolis, catch a long-running Rolling Stones tribute or see the first new theatrical production of 2024 in the week through Jan. 16, 2024.

Reggie Wells, a Baltimore native who was Oprah Winfrey’s makeup artist for 30 years, died Monday. He was 76.

The next season of "The White Lotus" may take place in Thailand, but stars Natasha Rothwell and Parker Posey will be bring a bit of Maryland to the hit HBO show.

Famed comedian Dave Chappelle joked about Baltimore in his latest Netflix special, “The Dreamer.”

In fact, “The Wire” contained a minor character named Bird, who appeared in three episodes of the show’s first two seasons. The character, Marquis “Bird” Hilton, was part of a drug crew and also convicted of murder charges. A juicy coincidence.

Attorneys’ letters signal a truce to the six-year battle in federal court in Baltimore over franchise rights