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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.

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Richard Roundtree obituary

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Shaft star Richard Roundtree dies at 81

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

Salon

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

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

Richard Roundtree dead: Trailblazing actor best known for playing Shaft dies aged 81

Roundtree was considered a trailblazing actor whose hit film Shaft defined the Blaxploitation genre

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'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the 'first Black action' movie hero, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor for Black filmmakers who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in the 1971 action movie “Shaft” and several sequels, has died

The Independent UK

‘The Kill Room’: Thurman, Jackson show great chemistry in a dark, well-acted art satire

The two ‘Pulp Fiction’ actors play schemers from very different walks of life.

Chicago Sun-Times

The weirdest celebrity adverts of all time as Samuel L. Jackson signs for Warburton’s

The Hollywood stalwart is the latest to appear in a TV advert - but who else has been a wacky signing?

Evening Standard

Samuel L Jackson brings Hollywood edge to Warburtons advert

The Hollywood actor follows in the footsteps of George Clooney, Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone, who have all starred in Warburtons adverts.

Evening Standard

From council estates to celebrity superfans: farewell Top Boy, the drama that changed TV for ever

It launched movie stars, redefined what gangster stories could be and grew into a mature, world-class drama. As the London gangster epic’s final series looms, it leaves Black British culture on the ascent

The Guardian - UK

The Marvels’ Rumored Runtime Is Surprisingly Short, And I’m So Here For It

The Marvels might be one of the shortest MCU movies in years, and I'm hyped.

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Samuel L. Jackson And His Wife Celebrated Over 50 Years Together By Dancing In Matching Bellbottoms, And They’re Relationship Goals

Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson celebrated over 50 years together by dancing in bellbottoms, and they are total relationship goals.

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Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury: A Timeline Of His Life In The MCU, Including Secret Invasion

Nick Fury has been active in the MCU since the beginning, so let’s go over the timeline of major events concerning Samuel L. Jackson’s character.

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The Marvels: release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more

The Marvels will fly into theaters in November – here's what you need to know about the Marvel Phase 5 movie.

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After Tom Holland And Samuel L. Jackson Threw Shade At Anthony Mackie's Golf Skills, The MCU Star Responded In A Very On Brand Way

Anthony Mackie has his back in a very on-brand way after MCU costars Tom Holland and Samuel L. Jackson threw some shade at him over his golf skills.

TechRadar

Every Nick Fury appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, rated

TechRadar tracks the former SHIELD director's MCU appearances from cameo to co-star, and it turns out there are more than you thought.

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The Independent UK

Secret Invasion director says he doesn’t ‘feel bad’ about mixed reviews from ‘rabid’ Marvel fans

Disney+ series currently holds the record for lowest-rated Marvel title on Rotten Tomatoes

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The Rotten Tomato Reviews Are In For Every Episode Of Secret Invasion, And Yikes

The Rotten Tomatoes scores are in for each Secret Invasion episode and it's not great.

The Independent UK

Secret Invasion has just broken an unpleasant Rotten Tomatoes record

The Disney+ series did not win over long-time Marvel fans

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Marvel Fans Are Making The Same Ending Joke After Secret Invasion's Finale

Secret Invasion came to an end, and the internet is agreed on one major aspect.

Total Film

Secret Invasion finale is currently the lowest-rated MCU TV episode ever

Has Marvel fatigue finally hit?

The Independent UK

Secret Invasion has just broken an unpleasant Rotten Tomatoes record

The Disney+ series did not win over long-time Marvel fans

The Guardian - UK

Terminal television: why the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a massive TV failure

Not even a cast boasting Samuel L Jackson and Olivia Colman could save one of the least watched MCU projects ever. Does this mark the end of the world-dominating franchise?

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