Scare Tactics
exclusive interview with the cast and crew of "the mist"

Given an extensive list of classic horror films that include such scare-fests as The Shining, Pet Cemetery, IT, Carrie and last year’s surprisingly good 1408 who wasn’t amped to see the latest adaptation of a Stephen King work The Mist? Art Nouveau Magazine caught up with director Frank Darabont and actors Marcia Gay Harden, Thomas Janes, and Chris Owens, before the film’s release for a small chat.  More...

American Gangster
Denzel washington talks directing, inspiration and more

Known as one of the greatest actors of all time there isn’t a role Denzel Washington has not tackled. Currently, Washington is promoting his latest film The Great Debaters, a film in which he also serves as director. Editor Monica Thorpe speaks with the veteran actor in this exclusive interview. More...

Blacklisted!
black actors lament lack of roles in hollywood

Being a black actor or actress trying to find good roles in Hollywood is near impossible. By good roles I mean roles where you aren’t a crack head, drug dealer, or gangster. Regularly working black actors and actresses can be counted on two hands.  Go ahead, try to count more, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Forest Whitaker, Don Chealde—I’m beginning to draw a blank—Gabrielle Union, Sanaa Lathan. Art Nouveau Magazine caught up with actress Gabrielle Union and actors Faizon Love and Morris Chestnut—stars of The Perfect Holiday and they discuss the lack of roles for black actors and actresses in Hollywood. More...