4/23/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Black Panther 3: Shadows of Wakanda (2028) Preview

Director Ryan Coogler is set to return, continuing the saga following the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The third installment in the Black Panther series, reportedly titled Black Panther 3: Shadows of Wakanda, is currently in development at Marvel Studios with an expected theatrical release on February 18, 2028
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4/13/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Locks-( Ryan Coogler’s First Short Film While at USC)

Before Black Panther and Creed, Ryan Coogler made this short film at USC. This was the first collaboration between director Coogler and composer Ludwig Goransson. Both attended USC Film School at the same time. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sinners Parody w/ King Bach and Taye Diggs

King Bach released a parody of Ryan Coogler‘s film Sinners in May 2025. The sketch was written and directed by King Bach and features a guest appearance by Taye Diggs, who also served as an executive producer for the project. 

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3/18/26 O&A NYC THE ARTS WITH ALEX SMITH JR.: About the Oscars

By Alex Smith, Jr.

Sunday night was the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ (AMPAS) 98th Oscar Awards at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles, CA. I have watched the Oscars for decades now. I have found some Oscar programs better than others. I can’t remember any of them being spectacular except maybe the year The Godfather I won best picture-1973. Continue reading

11/12/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Creed – The Final Round Scene (And More)

Creed (2015) A sports film directed by Ryan Coogler and written by Coogler and Aaron Covinton.  The film was both a spin-off and sequel in the Rocky film series. Continue reading