"Unspeakable," an inside look at the life of comedian and social critic Richard Pryor, stars James Murray Jackson Jr. and E. Faye Butler. It premiered in Chicago on Oct. 6 at the Broadway Playhouse.

Inny Clemons’ latest work is channeling Richard Pryor and bringing the iconic comedian to life in in the Apple TV+ historical drama series, The Big Cigar. “This project called for Richard to be in his ...

I still think there’s a mystery at the heart of Eddie Murphy’s career that the film doesn’t go near, and that is this: Why ...

Richard Pryor occupies his own special category in comedy. He played Las Vegas and made popular movies, and performed routines that were almost short stories — searing, profane and moving. Pryor grew ...

LOS ANGELES -- Richard Pryor, the groundbreaking comedian whose profanely personal insights into race relations and modern life made him one of Hollywood's biggest stars, died of a heart attack ...

Forest Whitaker is teaming with the late comedian’s widow, Jennifer Pryor, to produce the film through his Significant Productions shingle. Whitaker will develop a new script with input from Jennifer ...

The post Richard Pryor’s Warner Albums to Be Reissued as 7xLP Box Set appeared first on Consequence. Six of Richard Pryor’s comedy albums from 1974 to 1983 have been compiled into a 7xLP box set ...

André Joseph is a movie features writer at Collider. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Film. He freelances as an independent filmmaker, ...

There are a lot of landmark anniversaries this year. “Jaws” turns 50. As does Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” “Saturday Night Live” will formally mark a half-century next month. The New Yorker will reach ...

Comedy fans who grew up on blurry VHS copies of the stand-up classic will be awed by a new release that showcases the nuances of Pryor's delivery as well as Wexler's dynamic camerawork. The problem is ...