The 1992 follow-up Batman Returns from Tim Burton is an anti-Christmas movie Christmas movie and we’re going to explain why. The sequel, written by Daniel Waters with a “story by” credit for Sam Hamm (Batman), was a financial hit at the box office but still pulled in less than its predecessor.

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Your Christmas shopping has begun, but there’s one person not yet on your shopping list. It’s the person who works the hardest, sacrifices the most, and constantly puts others before themselves. The person that you’re probably not shopping for is yourself.

Kevin Arkadie, the influential television writer and producer best known as the co-creator of Fox’s groundbreaking cop drama New York Undercover, has died. He was 68. Arkadie passed away on December 17.

For years, Jake Paul has engineered a boxing career less about the sport itself and more about spectacle carefully curated matchups, exhibition rules, and opponents selected to maximize his advantages while minimizing real danger.

Whether due to uneven storytelling, lackluster performances, questionable creative choices, or an inability to live up to their own potential, each title on this list missed the mark in ways that were hard to ignore.

Set against the sun-bleached sprawl of Los Angeles, Crime 101 is shaping up to be one of the most stylish and cerebral crime thrillers on the horizon and Halle Berry’s upcoming appearance in the film is already generating major buzz.

A number of smaller, independent, and festival-driven Black films have quietly been delivering groundbreaking stories, challenging narratives, and bold artistry. Here are 10 Black films from 2025 that deserve more love than they’ve received so far.

One title guaranteed to be in heavy rotation is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, the highest-grossing film in the Vacation franchise. John Hughes wrote the screenplay based on his short story published in National Lampoon magazine’s December 1980 issue, with Jeremiah S. Chechik as director.

Here at Black Girl Nerds, we’re thrilled to share our picks for the Best Films of 2025, curated by a select group of esteemed film critics who live at the intersection of craft, culture, and pure cinephile joy.

The Black Reel Awards are back, and once again they’re reminding Hollywood where the culture truly lives. Today, the organization announced the nominees for the 26th Annual Black Reel Awards, honoring excellence across Black film and television and this year’s slate is nothing short of historic.

In his recent conversation with Black Girl Nerds, Delroy Lindo offered a rich, introspective look into his transformative performance in Ryan Coogler’s latest film Sinners.

That changed when Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation launched and introduced us to Aveline de Grandpré, a fierce female lead of African descent who broke new ground not only in the Assassin’s Creed franchise but also in the wider gaming universe.

The magic of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians comes alive in a way that feels both familiar and entirely new in its television adaptation. blackgirlnerds.com/percy-jackso...

Have you started watching your Christmas movies? For many, those cheesy, predictable, and loveable movies are the only way to get through the holidays. So, if you need a bit of comfort, check out these funny, adorable, and relatable films.

This year’s honorees read like a love letter to bold, visionary storytelling. Chloé Zhao will receive the Trailblazer Award Presented by Google, while Nia DaCosta and Geeta Gandbhir will be honored with the Vanguard Awards Presented by Acura for Fiction and Nonfiction, respectively.

Steve Zahn and Thandiwe Newton discuss their decades-long friendship since ‘Mission Impossible 2’ and reuniting on ‘Anaconda’. For more go here: blackgirlnerds.com/the-cast-of-...

Paul Rudd and Jack Black on what the gag reel would be for ‘Anaconda’. For more interviews go here: blackgirlnerds.com/the-cast-of-...

Steven Spielberg doesn’t return to the multiplex quietly. He arrives with questions. Big ones. Unsettling ones. The kind that linger long after the credits roll. If you found out we weren’t alone if someone showed you, proved it to you would that frighten you?

Just a year and a half after its premiere, Prime Video’s Fallout is calling us back to the post-apocalyptic world with a highly anticipated second season.

His films gave us quotes we endlessly replay, characters that became companions, and stories that taught us how deeply funny, tender, and nerdy life and love could be.

Interviews coming soon! #Bridgerton

They Made Lady Danbury’s House Lightskinned? #Bridgerton youtube.com/shorts/Zx6iD...

Paramount and Legendary have finally unleashed the first trailer for Street Fighter, and in true Street Fighter cinematic tradition… it is an absolute, glorious mess.

Shamier Anderson and Stephan James actors, entrepreneurs, and co-founders of The Black Academy and Bay Mills Studios are expanding their mission to uplift and celebrate Black talent with the launch of The Legacy Lounge.

DC Studios is gearing up to bring a bold new chapter of Kryptonian power to the big screen with Supergirl, the highly anticipated feature starring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El.

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival arrives with one of the most powerful showcases of Black films in the festival’s history.

Had a blast during last night’s Celebration of Black Cinema as a member of the Critics Choice Association! #Sinners

One of the major tropes in sci-fi franchises and other media is using some sort of highly advanced or alien language. Most of the time, these sounds and symbols that represent different words are mostly nothing else but doodles and gibberish.

With wins across major categories including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Ensemble, and Best Music the Warner Bros. powerhouse film made an indelible mark on this year’s awards season.

A great game isn’t just about near-photorealistic graphics and flashy gameplay mechanics (indicated by the current state of AAA gaming); it’s also about the little things and details.

The Golden Globe nominations have officially arrived, and this year’s slate reflects a bold, genre-blending, globally inclusive year in film and television.

Attended the pre-trailer event for ‘Supergirl’! Will give my reaction later as they are currently embargoed!

Whether you’re looking for unique toys for the kids, a special gift for a mom who needs a little self-care, or a gift that the special man in your life will never forget, there is a Black-owned business that’s got you covered.

Maybe that’s why Batman became the hero. His pain sounds noble, and his power looks earned. But what happens when that illusion of integrity disappears? Does the line between hero and villain begin to blur? Let’s take a look at the choices Gotham’s villains got right.

Captivated by her in Lovecraft Country. Give her all her 💐

Wunmi Mosaku has long been one of the most quietly powerful performers working today, but with her commanding turn in Sinners, she steps into the spotlight as a clear and compelling contender for Best Supporting Actress.

The overwhelming pressures of consumerism seem to be at an all-time high this holiday season, so it’s helpful to have affordable gift options to help take the edge off.

Charlie Bushnell says he's a "Luke-apologist". The new season of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' begins Dec 10th on Disney+ for more go here: blackgirlnerds.com/sea-of-monst...

Leah Sava Jefferies on Annabeth's vulnerability this season in Sea of Monsters. 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' premieres Dec 10th on Disney+ For more go here: blackgirlnerds.com/sea-of-monst...

Author/Co-creator Rick Riordan says in Sea Of Monsters viewers will be unsure of who the good guys are. Season 2 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres Dec 10th on Disney+. For more go here: blackgirlnerds.com/sea-of-monst...

Black Girl Nerds sat down with the cast and creative team behind the hit Disney series Percy Jackson and the Olympians to discuss what fans can expect from the highly anticipated second season.

Ernie Carothers, best known across the internet as Blerd Without Fear! is taking his YouTube storytelling talents to GlobalComix with a brand-new supernatural noir series Hart Of Darkness dropping December 10th

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is leading the pack with a jaw-dropping 17 Critics Choice Award nominations coming within a breath of Barbie’s record-setting 18 just two years ago.

Walton Goggins discusses 'Fallout' fan encounters. The new season premieres December 17th on Prime Video. For more go here: blackgirlnerds.com/the-cast-of-...

In his recent conversation with Black Girl Nerds, Delroy Lindo offered a rich, introspective look into his transformative performance in Ryan Coogler’s latest film Sinners.

Many readers chose to seek out books that match a particular season. Reading a book set during the holidays usually evokes a cozy vibe, and it doesn’t hurt to play some classic Christmas songs to set the mood. I’ve rounded up five of my favorite Black holiday romance novels for you to get started.