The Best Movies to Watch on Disney Plus for Black History Month

Spoilers for the latest “WandaVision.” Marvel‘s “WandaVision” may be inspired by American sitcoms like “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and most recently “Modern Family,” but underneath the shiny looks and the laugh tracks lies a darker story about grief and trauma. Now that the season is coming to an end, everything is coming to a head and Wanda’s dreamworld of Westview is collapsing, at least one actor in the show teases an “incredibly sad” ending.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage, and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, CBS All Access (soon to be Paramount+), Peacock and Discovery+, amongst even more streaming services. However, there are many choices that it can get a little overwhelming.

Spoilers for the latest “WandaVision.” Marvel‘s “WandaVision” may be inspired by American sitcoms like “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and most recently “Modern Family,” but underneath the shiny looks and the laugh tracks lies a darker story about grief and trauma. Now that the season is coming to an end, everything is coming to a head and Wanda’s dreamworld of Westview is collapsing, at least one actor in the show teases an “incredibly sad” ending.

Joshua “Zeke” Thomas is photographed on April 29, 2018, during an interview with Q Voice News in Beverly Hills. Thomas is the host of the Revry series “Amplify Voices,” which spotlights queer Black and people of color communities. Photo: Q Voice News.

Joshua “Zeke” Thomas is photographed on April 29, 2018, during an interview with Q Voice News in Beverly Hills. Thomas is the host of the Revry series “Amplify Voices,” which spotlights queer Black and people of color communities. Photo: Q Voice News.

Glamour has rounded up the very best movies on Disney Plus now streaming. I guarantee you'll find at least one ready-made movie night on the list.

Ever since the very first episode of Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast with actor Sinqua Walls, the New Hollywood Podcast celebrates Black culture and talent 12 months out of the year. February is Black History Month so we like to put extra shine on Black Hollywood and recognize the achievements of the community and how they have paved the way and pushed the needle further when it comes to diversity and representation in film & TV.

Cruel Intentions” (Amazon Prime)Like its trollop progeny “Gossip Girl,” “Cruel Intentions” makes us fear for New York high school graduates who learn nothing and are morally depraved. The steamy plot is a web of lies in which two teens (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe) seduce a girl (Selma Blair) to get revenge on another student.

Plus ‘The Little Prince,’ ‘The Parallax View,’ ‘The Ascent,’ ‘Nationtime’, ‘Jazz on a Summer’s Day,’ ‘The Kiss Before the Mirror,’ and ‘Shutter Island.’ Continue reading The 9 Best Movies to Buy or Stream This Week: ‘Shutter Island,’ ‘Freaky,’ and More at The Playlist.

With three weeks left in Black History Month, there is still plenty of dedicated programming to be found on television and the streaming services that spotlight Black stories and highlight issues of particular relevance to the community. ABC Owned Television Stations The eight stations (in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno) will each air local premium content for Black History Month.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surprised a group of young poets over the weekend, once again taking time to support a cause that's important to them.The couple surprised the poets — who are part of the Los Angeles-based educational group Get Lit — Words Ignite, which uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities — on Saturday via Zoom.

A royal treat! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took poetry lovers by surprise when they attended a writing class via Zoom as a way of celebrating Black History Month.

Gwen Stefani and country star Blake Shelton were among the host of famous faces who took part in big-budget TV commercials during the Super Bowl last night.In the T-mobile advert, Stefani offers a not-so-serious look at how she first became romantically involved with Shelton – after the pair announced their engagement last year.The clip sees Stefani on a video call with fellow The Voice judge Adam Levine, explaining that she’s ready to get back into dating.“I’m sick of L.A.

Time to watch and learn. In honor of Black History Month, Us Weekly shares our recommendations for what shows and films to watch this February — and all year round.

died today at the age of 91. His unforgettable charm and legendary acting chops won him the respect of audiences worldwide and accolades from critics.Here are five of his most memorable roles on the silver screen.©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett C20th Century Fox Licensing/Merch20th Century Fox Licensing/Merchandising / Everett CollectionView SlideshowIn one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Plummer plays the role of Captain von Trapp, a widower with seven children.

Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, CBS All Access (soon to be Paramount+), Peacock, Discovery+ and more streaming services. However, there are many choices that it can get a little overwhelming.

The Weeknd is giving back. In honor of Black History Month, the 30-year-old singer teamed up with Postmates to donate 150 meals to healthcare workers in Tampa, Florida.The location of the donation is a nod to The Weeknd's Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, which is set to take place Sunday in Tampa.

Rihanna is still being a voice for the late Breonna Taylor. She was a Black Louisville, KY paramedic who was killed when police opened fire into an apartment, shooting her eight times and killing her in a botched “no knock” raid while looking for a drug suspect who was already in custody. As Feb.