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Charlie T. Savage
6 min read
First-Person Storytelling in Film: How Nickel Boys Pulled Me Into the Past
There’s a moment in Nickel Boys where Elwood stares directly at us. His eyes—wide, searching—hold something I recognize but don’t want...


Charlie T. Savage
7 min read
"Nurtured by Nostalgia: The Enduring Impact of '90s Black Family Sitcoms on Millennial Upbringing
Being a millennial, looking back at the '90s is like taking a trip down memory lane filled with a deep sense of nostalgia. TV meant more...
Charlie T. Savage
5 min read
Empire State of Mind: New York Is for Us
I love New York City! From the food to the people (not all New Yorkers are rude) and the fact that it never sleeps, I just love that...

Charlie T. Savage
5 min read
The Creative Symbolism Behind Lovecraft Country
In 2020, HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' had viewers on the edge of their seats every Sunday night, eagerly awaiting the next twist in the...
Charlie T. Savage
4 min read
A Writer’s Weekend in Memphis
If you are anything like me, and love you some jazz, then the home of the blues, soul and rock n' roll, Memphis, should be at the top of...

Charlie T. Savage
2 min read
"Why Yo Mamma Name You That?" A History of Ghetto Names
Imagine this: It's the inaugural day of school with a brand-new teacher. You stroll into a room filled with unfamiliar faces, maybe...
Charlie T. Savage
3 min read
Nurturing the Innocence We Never Had
In a world colored by the shades of my own skin, I find myself raising two Black sons, etching their destinies in a landscape where I...
Charlie T. Savage
3 min read
TV Just Ain't The Same: What Happened to Pimp My Ride
Do you remember that MTV show where they turned junky cars into jaw-dropping, pimped-out rides in just a week? I used to daydream about...


Charlie T. Savage
3 min read
It’s a Thick Line Between Bad Guys and Villains
As a seasoned script connoisseur with a plethora of scripts under my belt,I mean hundreds over the last 6 years ranging from the...
Charlie T. Savage
7 min read
You Got Some White Stuff on Your Nose
My daddy always told me to stay away from crack but he never told me anything about cocaine! I was raised in the heart of New Orleans. I...
Charlie T. Savage
4 min read
Embracing Shadows: Villains Who Stole My Heart
As I traverse the cinematic landscape, my heart has consistently gravitated towards the beguiling allure of the villain. There's an...

Charlie T. Savage
6 min read
5 “Black Lives Matter” Docs You Need to Watch (or Rewatch) This Winter
I have a strong fascination with documentaries and biopics! Although I enjoy thrillers and indulge in a fair amount of stand-up comedies...
Charlie T. Savage
4 min read
Single Motherhood Is a Wild Ride
See My Original Guest Post at Mahogany.com Picture this: It was a typical Tuesday afternoon and I’m parked in my car, looking like a hot...

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