In adapting Colson Whiteheads modern classic novel The Nickel Boys, director and co-writer RaMell Ross tells the story of two Black teenage boys in 1960s Florida from an entirely first-person ...

RaMell Ross has something to say. With his latest film, “Nickel Boys,” the co-writer and director solidifies his reputation as one of contemporary cinema’s most daring storytellers.

By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic RaMell Ross’ arresting narrative debut Nickel Boys does not, like the Colson Whitehead novel on which it’s based, begin with an exhumation. It opens ...

For the first hour or so, “Nickel Boys” feels like the most exciting narrative debut since “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Then Ross tries something bold that doesn’t quite work ...

NEW YORK (AP) — RaMell Ross sometimes sends his photography ... But he has, ever since been fascinated with the ways we see. In “Nickel Boys,” one of the most thrillingly innovative American ...

Director RaMell Ross, Brandon Wilson and Ethan Herisse in ‘Nickel Boys’ L.Kasimu Harris/Amazon Content SAervices LLC EXCLUSIVE: When Plan B’s Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner handed RaMell ...

In “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross uses what he calls “sentient perspective” to convey the characters’ view of their world. Critics say the result is stunning. RaMell Ross in Central Park.

But that’s what happened to RaMell Ross and the movie, “Nickel Boys." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Ross about his distinctive style for our arts and culture series ...

Nickel Boys follows Elwood ... Ellis-Taylor said she thinks Ross’ film has done something brilliant in its depiction of trauma. “What I love about what RaMell has done is he has made Black ...

RaMell Ross poses for a portrait to promote the film "Nickel Boys" on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in New York. Credit: AP/Matt Licari In his most celebrated photography series, “South County ...

But the through line for Ross’s “Nickel Boys” between the visual art of film and the physicality of sport is experience and representation. “Film can offer someone an experience,” he ...