'The Harder They Fall' Doesn't Ride Off Into the Sunset

Here's an interesting idea: Take several prominent real-life Black cowboys, put them together in a fictionalized drama, and let them shoot it out. Sadly, I wasn't much of a fan of The Harder They Fall.

My Interview With Leslie Odom Jr.

He's one of the front-runners for Best Supporting Actor at this year's Oscars for One Night in Miami. Over at Screen International, it was my pleasure to speak to Leslie Odom Jr. about Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come," Hamilton, The Many Saints of Newark and finding your own voice. Hope you enjoy.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Reviews of 'The Reason I Jump,' 'Herself' and 'Pieces of a Woman'

Jacqueline Coley and I were on KCRW yesterday to talk about new releases. And there are several gems, which you can hear us talking about down below.