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New on Hulu November 9-15: our expert's picks for 5 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week

Picks for the best new TV shows and movies on Hulu this week include A TV classic hits streaming, a new period drama and a 90-year-old action star.

WhatToWatch · Nov 9, 2024

Thelma review – all-action ninetysomething hero brings comic revenge romp to life

June Squibb excels as a pensioner ​on a mission after being scammed out of her savings in this ​c​harming if formulaic caper

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

Thelma review – June Squibb is marvellous in sweet mobility scooter revenge caper

Ninety-four-year-old Squibb is great as a woman going after phone scammers – with the help of the late Shaft star Richard Roundtree – in a robust feelgood comedy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

8 Awesome Movies That Call Back To The Blaxploitation Films Of The ‘70s

Blaxploitation films seem to be making a comeback! Here are 8 awesome movies that call back to the blaxploitation films of the '70s.

Cinemablend · Nov 1, 2023

Richard Roundtree obituary

Actor best known for his portrayal of a suave, uncompromising private detective in the title role of Shaft

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Richard Roundtree: how Shaft’s ‘first Black action hero’ changed culture for ever

With his smarts, swagger and unapologetic sexuality, Roundtree – who died on Tuesday aged 81 – spearheaded a new type of Black masculinity in mainstream cinema

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Actor Richard Roundtree, trailblazing star of ‘Shaft’ movies, dies at 81

Roundtree was considered the “first Black action hero” and became one of the leading actors in the blaxploitation genre through his New York street-smart John Shaft character in the Gordon Parks-directed film.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies at 81

Roundtree was famous for his contributions to the blaxploitation film genre in the '70s

Salon · Oct 25, 2023

Richard Roundtree's best ever roles, from Shaft to Roots, as the iconic actor dies aged 81

The actor's Shaft films were among the first of the Blaxploitation movies that changed Hollywood in the Seventies

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023

Richard Roundtree death: Samuel L Jackson leads tributes to pioneering ‘Shaft’ star

Roundtree, who played private eye John Shaft in the Seventies film franchise, died from pancreatic cancer. He was 81

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023