Samantha LaBat
Obsessed with Hamilton and most things Disney. Gets too attached to TV show characters. Loves a good thriller, but will only tolerate so much blood.
Latest articles by Samantha LaBat

This Behind-The-Scenes Clip From Tom Holland's Cherry Is A Good Reminder Of How Hard War Scenes Are To Shoot
By Samantha LaBat published
The Russo brothers went the extra mile to convey the experience as accurately as possible.

Disney's Us Again Director On Working With World Of Dance Alums Keone And Mari
By Samantha LaBat published
World of Dance featured performers Keone and Mari were selected to choreograph Disney Animation's latest short.

How Minari Represents The Korean Experience, According To The Film’s Star
By Samantha LaBat published
Yeri Han, star of Minari, shares how the film represents her personal experience.

Kelly Marie Tran Loves That Raya And The Last Dragon Changes The Idea Of A Disney Princess
By Samantha LaBat published
Kelly Marie Tran is Disney's first Southeast Asian princess, and Raya is redefining what it means to be a princess.

One Raya And The Last Dragon Scene Had To Be Rewritten Many Times
By Samantha LaBat published
The tone of one of Raya and the Last Dragon's first scenes sets up the payoff at the end.

Us Again, The First Walt Disney Animation Short In 5 Years, Will Make You Cry
By Samantha LaBat published
Have your tissues nearby.

Why Raya And The Last Dragon Is Not A Musical
By Samantha LaBat published
One of the Raya and the Last Dragon writers sheds light on why they decided not to make it a musical.

Wait, Kelly Marie Tran Found Out She Would Be A Disney Princess In A Grocery Store Parking Lot?
By Samantha LaBat published
Kelly Marie Tran shares about the delightful moment she got the call of her Raya and the Last Dragon casting.

Why Lee Daniels Didn’t Want Andra Day To Audition For Billie Holiday
By Samantha LaBat published
Lee Daniels almost didn't let Andra Day audition for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, but then he changed his mind.

How Silk Road’s Nick Robinson Prepared To Play Ross Ulbricht Without Meeting Him
By Samantha LaBat published
Nick Robinson shares how he prepared to play Ross Ulbricht in Silk Road without getting the opportunity to meet him in person.

Why The US Vs Billie Holiday Will Still Be Timely In 40 Years, According to Lee Daniels
By Samantha LaBat published
Director Lee Daniels shares why The United States vs. Billie Holiday will still be timely for years to come.

Why The US vs Billie Holiday Should Be Shown ‘In Every Classroom'
By Samantha LaBat published
Garrett Hedlund shares why The United States vs. Billie Holiday should be shown in schools.

The Funniest Moments In Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play, According To The Manns
By Samantha LaBat published
David and Tamela Mann share the funniest moments from Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play.

Tyler Perry’s Farewell Play Cast Talks Celebrating Black Culture Through Art
By Samantha LaBat published
David Mann and Tamela Mann, who portray Mr. Brown and Cora in Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play, discuss celebrating Black culture through their comedy and music.

Why The Silk Road Director Didn't Want The Movie To Tell You Whether He's Innocent Or Guilty
By Samantha LaBat published
Writer/director Tiller Russell explains why he didn't want Silk Road to tell the audience whether they should agree with Ross Ulbricht's fate.

Why Tyler Perry’s The Oval Cast Loves ‘Marathon’ Shooting Style
By Samantha LaBat published
The stars of Tyler Perry's The Oval compare the filming schedule to running a marathon, and they love it.

The Lucas Brothers Are ‘Optimistic’ About Black Cinema But Have Some Concerns
By Samantha LaBat published
Keith and Kenny Lucas, writers of Judas and the Black Messiah, share their hopes and concerns for the future of Black cinema.

Next Time You Watch Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play, Pay Attention To The Table
By Samantha LaBat published
The cast of Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell Play had as much fun - if not more - than the audience!

Judas And The Black Messiah Writers Discuss Black People Not Being ‘Perceived As Human’
By Samantha LaBat published
Judas and the Black Messiah writers Keith and Kenny Lucas reflect on how Blacks are seen.

What Fans Can Expect From Season 2 Of Tyler Perry’s The Oval
By Samantha LaBat published
Season 2 of Tyler Perry's The Oval on BET will have a family therapy scene you don't want to miss.

A Rundown Of The Times Michael B. Jordan And Lori Harvey Were So Adorable It Hurt
By Samantha LaBat published
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey's new relationship makes me so happy yet so sad.

Judas And The Black Messiah Wants To Change How The Black Panther Party Is Perceived
By Samantha LaBat published
The Lucas Brothers shared how their film Judas and the Black Messiah will change the way people view the Black Panthers.

Why Judas And The Black Messiah's Writers Weren't Worried About Spoiling Anything With The Title
By Samantha LaBat published
The title let's you know what's coming, but the story's perspective makes it more epic.
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