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North Carolina native Jerrod Carmichael will get his own HBO comedy documentary series
By CLTure February 1, 2023 Photo: Danny Moloshok / AP Coming off his much-talked-about hosting gig at the Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award win for his latest comedy special, Rothaniel, HBO has announced an order for a comedy documentary series starring Winston-Salem...
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‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody,’ is a flawed but captivating depiction of a quintessential voice
By Cameron Lee December 21, 2022 The biopic has always been a challenging medium to tell a story. Capturing the life of a human, especially one as decorated and troubled, as Whitney Elizabeth Houston, “The Voice” of a generation. The princess of pop music, who...
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With jaw-dropping visuals and immaculate details, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ still manages to feel human
By Zach Goins December 15, 2022 It’s been nearly 13 years since director James Cameron changed the game with Avatar. The first trip to Pandora in 2009 simultaneously shattered the box office, became a global phenomenon, and revolutionized visual effects on screen. Over the following...
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‘Wakanda Forever’ pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman while carrying on the legacy of the Black Panther
By Zach Goins November 8, 2022 Following up one of the biggest blockbuster films of all time is no easy task. Doing so in the wake of the tragic passing of your beloved lead actor makes it even more difficult. Director Ryan Coogler had his...
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Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer Wanda Sykes coming to Charlotte in January
By CLTure November 7, 2022 Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor Wanda Sykes has announced two nights at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte on January 6 and 7. Sykes, who first came to prominence as a writer for The Chris Rock Show, won a Primetime Emmy...
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ will screen in new state-of-the-art IMAX Dome Theatre at Discovery Place Science
By CLTure October 27, 2022 Back in January, Discovery Place Science announced the upgrade of their old film projection format with IMAX’s next-generation 4K laser technology system in partnership with Accenture. According to Discovery Place Science, the IMAX technology is capable of filling a full...
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80-minute stage parody of ‘The Crown’ coming to Charlotte’s Stage Door Theater
By Beth Mack October 18, 2022 Shortly after word spread about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many mourners turned to the popular Netflix historical drama series The Crown, to remember the late queen. The Crown follows the story of Queen Elizabeth II from her...
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Sidney Poitier documentary will screen this week in Charlotte at The Independent Picture House
By CLTure News September 20, 2022 The Independent Picture House will screen the highly anticipated Sidney Poitier documentary in Charlotte this week. Produced by Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin (House Party, Boomerang), the film honors the legacy of the iconic actor, filmmaker and...
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Adam Sandler has announced 15-city U.S. tour coming to Raleigh’s PNC Arena on November 13
By CLTure September 12, 2022 Comedian, actor and filmmaker Adam Sandler has announced a 15-city U.S. tour this fall kicking off on October 21 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and coming to Raleigh’s PNC Arena on November 13. The SNL alum will be joined by a special...
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Kevin Smith will bring his ‘Clerks III: The Convenience Tour’ to Charlotte in October
By CLTure News August 9, 2022 Director and screenwriter Kevin Smith will hit the road this fall for a special Clerks III: The Convenience Tour roadshow that will feature a screening of Clerks III followed by Q&A with Smith himself. The tour will kick off...
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