‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Review: Boseman and Davis Energize a Faithful August Wilson Adaptation
August Wilson’s play comes to vivid life in a Netflix adaptation that owes much to its dynamic performers.
August Wilson’s play comes to vivid life in a Netflix adaptation that owes much to its dynamic performers.
Actors will love Oscar winner Davis as the blues singer of the title, and never-nominated Boseman as her restless, go-getter trumpeter
Praise is stupendous for George C. Wolfe’s August Wilson adaptation, with Boseman and Davis now shoo-ins for acting honors next year.
George C. Wolfe’s August Wilson adaptation is a surefire awards season heavyweight with a posthumous performance by Boseman.
“I tried to gain as much as I could but she was really big, close to 300 pounds,” Davis says. “I got close to 200 pounds.”
The Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s boasts George C. Wolfe and an Oscar-friendly December release date.
A swath of actresses is in contention, from newbies to returning veterans. Constantly updated.
Two years after admitting she regrets acting in “The Help,” Davis remains just as critical of the Oscar-winning drama.
Howard admits the 2011 drama is “told through the perspective of a white character and was created by predominantly white storytellers.”
“Jussie, you are my son,” Daniels said in an emotional video to the “Empire” actor, who was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack.
Steve McQueen made an unusual choice for his first post-Oscar feature, but in success it could be a groundbreaker.
Steve McQueen told IndieWire that he turned to Ornette Colman — and star Viola Davis — for inspiration in crafting a thriller that’s equal parts smart and fun.