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An interview with African American actors Denzel Washington and Michale B. Jordan is presented. Topics discussed include Washington's revelation that James Earl Jones was his hero, their works with directors Ryan Coogler and Spike Lee, and Washington's career in theater. Also discussed is the race discrimination faced by actors of color.

The article focuses on African American filmmaker Ryan Coogler, director of "Black Panther" and his outlook on his chances to score nominations or awards for his work in the film. Topics covered include the significance if "Black Panther" earns nominations in the Academy Awards, how Coogler emphasized the role of his collaborators and crew in his success and in the success of "Black Panther," some of the female department heads of Coogler for "Black Panther" and Coogler's approach to directing.

The article presents the possible nominees for the 2018 Oscars. They include the film "Black Panther," the superhero movie directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman, the musical romance "A Star Is Born" directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Lady Gaga, and the comedy-drama "Green Book" starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.

The article presents excerpt from blog post by columnist Kyle Buchanan concerning crew of the film "Black Panther" directed by Ryan Coogler, movie's Oscars odds and female department heads of the movie.

The article presents a conversation with actor Sylvester Stallone. Topics include his Academy Award nomination and Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in director Ryan Coogler's motion picture "Creed," his work with acting coach Ivana Chubbuck in which he used emotions related to the 2012 death of his oldest son to improve his performance and his mourning, and criticism regarding his acting abilities resulting from his many roles in action films.

The article reports that director Ryan Coogler's film "Fruitvale Station" focused on the death of Oscar Grant III, who was shot by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officer Johannes Mehserle in January 2009.

The article presents quotes from film director Ryan Coogler sharing his hardship in making the film "Fruitvale Station," ballet dancer Danil Simkin explaining the imperfection of every individual, and film director Jem Cohen on his effort of making a stand.