The Young Folks is proud to present a podcast that hopes to take part in the ongoing discussions on diversity in the film and television industry. DEFINE: Conversations on Hollywood & Diversity is a monthly podcast hosted by yours truly with…
2017 Oscar Nominations: Complete List
During a live-streamed event this morning, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the 2017 Oscar nominations with the help of past Oscar nominated talents Demian Bichir, Dustin Lance Black, Glenn Close, Guillermo del Toro, Marcia Gay Harden, Terrence Howard, Jennifer…
Star Wars Episode 8 Title Announcement
Disney and LucasFilm have finally made the announcement all Star Wars fans have been waiting for: The official title for Rian Johnson‘s Star Wars: Episode 8 will be titled Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Read the official announcement below. We…
Chicago Independent Film Critics announce 2016 CIFCC nominations
The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (which TYF critics Jon Espino, Jim Alexander and I are members of) announced the nominations for the CIFCC Awards today. Leading the pack is Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight with eight nominations and nabbing seven nods…
Top 10 Breakout Artists of 2016
Many artists stood out this year, both new and old. But the following artists had a bigger year than most, making a name for themselves and solidifying their role in our pop culture history. Here are the best creators and performers who made their mark in 2016.
New Trailer: Ryan Gosling & Harrison Ford team up for Blade Runner 2049
Fans of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner were skeptical when a sequel to the science fiction classic was announced a few years ago. However, does that doubt remain after this impressive first announcement trailer for Blade Runner 2049? Fresh off one…
15 MVPs of Television in 2016
2016 was another great year for television and with that comes a multitude of fantastic performances from breakout to well-known actors. The Emmys and other major awards aren’t always the most absolute indicators of the year’s most powerful television performances.…
