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Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien explains why he's promoting his film during the strike, and points to hypocrisy when it comes to his critics.
Justin Simien, the writer and director of the 1989-set horror-comedy, also wrote some of the retro-sounding songs. Though he’s known for “Dear White People,” music has long been a hobby.
Justin Simien’s Culture Machine has launched a fundraising effort after the production company’s overall deal was suspended due to the writers’ strike. “At 6:30pm on May 7, I sat ...
"Dear White People" writer and director Justin Simien discusses his MGM+ docuseries that explores the history of Black cinema and the obstacles it has faced from the silent era to present.
Justin Simien hopes his new historical documentary series "Hollywood Black" will build confidence in upcoming Black filmmakers to pursue their independent projects, even if they don't have all the ...
Justin Simien loves to argue about Quentin Tarantino. There's a lot to argue about. Tarantino is a divisive figure.
Justin Simien is a writer, director, and producer of both television and film based in Los Angeles, California. In 2014 he wrote and directed his first feature film, the critically acclaimed Indie ...
Disney held its world premiere of Haunted Mansion without actors due to the SAG-AFTRA strike and the first reactions of the Justin Simien-directed film are coming in.
Justin Simien revisited his past criticisms of Tyler Perry, reflecting on the fallout and the larger challenges Black creators encounter.
Justin Simien, director of Haunted Mansion and writer of the Lando Calrissian series at Disney+, is opening up about the Star Wars universe show almost three years since it was announced.
OPINION: Simien is one of the great auteurs of the modern era — a filmmaker who is thought-provoking, comedic, honest and deep.
Simien is one of the great auteurs of the modern era — a filmmaker who is thought-provoking, comedic, honest and deep.