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What Chris Rock’s film Misty Green misses about Black characters

Director Rock establishes the film’s setting of Los Angeles better than the lead character, played by Rosalind Eleazar

The Guardian - US · 4h ago

Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended From 'DWTS' After One TikTok Comment, Leaving Jenna Dewan With a New Partner

Val Chmerkovskiy will miss one episode of 'Dancing With the Stars' after a TikTok reference to Will Smith's Oscars slap led to a suspension and partner change for Jenna Dewan.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

'DWTS' Drama: Val Chmerkovskiy Under Fire Over Will Smith Slap Reference After Carrie Ann Inaba Critique

Val Chmerkovskiy apologised to Carrie Ann Inaba after a deleted TikTok post appeared to reference Will Smith's Oscars slap following criticism of wife Jenna Johnson's samba routine.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Nimesh Patel on stand-up, Palestine and politics: ‘The way that religion’s been weaponized is ugly’

The comedian went from being discovered by Chris Rock to making Saturday Night Live history. Now his new Netflix special, Buy the Dip, tackles timely topics with optimism

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

Chris Rock Reveals Movie Sequel He Wants to Make to Recoup Money After $40M Divorce — It's Not 'Rush Hour'

Chris Rock calls for a fourth Madagascar film, joking about his post-divorce finances, but DreamWorks has not confirmed a new instalment.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Rosalind Eleazar finds the role of a lifetime in Chris Rock's TIFF standout 'Misty Green'

When Rosalind Eleazar first got a breakdown of Chris Rock’s “Misty Green,” it had a stress-inducing description of the character, a strong-headed, self-destructive actor in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Chris Rock says he was improved by ‘hard coaching’ from disgraced movie mogul

The comedian has revealed how controversial producer Scott Rudin pushed him to demand the best while directing Top Five as he returns behind the camera with Misty Green.

BANG Premier · Sep 13

Misty Green review – Chris Rock’s jumbled LA drama saved by fiery Rosalind Eleazar

There’s a stunning lead performance from the breakout British actor but the film surrounding her can’t quite match what she’s bringing

The Guardian - US · Sep 13

From Chris Rock to Helen Mirren: 10 films to look out for at the Toronto film festival 2026

This year’s festival offers an unusual Patricia Highsmith thriller, an adaptation of a hit stage show, a harrowing prison drama and a new way into the Rocky franchise

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

Fame is complicated, says Chris Rock

Movie star Chris Rock has reflected on his experience of fame.

BANG Premier · Sep 9