Hayden Greene
CURLFEST — A Celebration Of African Hair
Hair has been a staple part of African expression for centuries.
The Popular CurlFest Beauty Festival Returns July 15
Ever heard of CurlFest? The black hair care market in the United Stated is estimated to reach $4.5 billion. It’s a massive industry with thousands of products and vendors. Yet in 2010, when one member of a group of women […]
One Layer Deeper: ‘Polite Society,’ A Fun Romp Infused With Pakistani Culture Plus Adorable Film Shorts
In this edition of One Layer Deeper, we review a movie about a Pakistani martial artist, along with a series of short films. Let’s get right into it! ‘POLITE SOCIETY’ “Polite Society” is a playful romp from writer/director Nida Manzoor, […]
One Layer Deeper: A French Knight, A Grandmother’s Adventure and Authentic Mexican Food
One Layer Deeper is a look at pop culture from a multicultural and global perspective. We look at movies and TV projects and dig “one layer deeper” to talk about some things you may have missed. In this edition, we […]
On The Delight And Defiance Of Dancing To ‘Naatu Naatu’
One of the most common byproducts of listening to music is dancing, or just the need to dance. There are those songs, however, that implore you to shake a tail feather, do a jig, cut a rug, scrub the floor […]
The Ultimate Prize: How Academy Members Choose Oscars Winners
One of the hardest judging jobs has got to be that of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voting members, the people who decide the Oscars. By the numbers, there are 9,579 eligible voting members, nearly 14,000 feature […]
Six Incredible, Astonishing Movies And Roles That Didn’t Get Nominated For An Oscar
For a feature film to be eligible for an Oscar nomination, there are three numbers one needs to keep in mind: According to IMDB.com, 13,945 feature films were produced in 2022. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mandates […]
‘Brahmastra: Part One — Shiva’ And How It Highlights Indian Culture
In this edition, we’re going to look at “Brahmastra: Part One — Shiva,” a film that may not have hit your radar and is now available on streaming services. It’s a sweeping, nearly three-hour love story that educates you on […]
