The Piano Lesson, based on August Wilson’s renowned play of the same name, is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the fall season. With a great cast and poignant story, the movie is already ...

This film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed ...

The NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year may determine which celebrity had the biggest year for Black audiences. Was it rapper Kendrick Lamar, whose beef with Drake dominated headlines for ...

It's the third movie to be adapted from August Wilson's 10-play series. If good intentions were all, this screen version of "The Piano Lesson" would earn high marks. But wishing doesn't make it so.

The vibes were electric from a full theater at the Telluride Film Festival in anticipation of Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, “The Piano Lesson.” After Washington humbly thanked everyone for ...

Ross Bonaime is the Senior Film Editor at Collider. He is a Virginia-based critic, writer, and editor who has written about all forms of entertainment for Paste Magazine, Brightest Young Things, ...

A piano is more than a musical instrument. It’s a gathering place within a home. It’s where kids learn their scales and gain an early appreciation for music. It’s a centerpiece proudly displaying ...

Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points and the ending of “The Piano Lesson” (streaming now on Netflix), so beware if you haven’t seen it yet. “The Piano Lesson” is the year’s most ...

Carolyn Jenkins is a voracious consumer of film and television. She graduated from Long Island University with an MFA in Screenwriting and Producing where she learned the art of character, plot, and ...

A look at the piano designs for some of the various versions of August Wilson’s play, including the latest film adaptation. By Robert Ito Few props have played as pivotal a role in a theatrical ...