John Ridley (born 1965) is an American screenwriter, film director, novelist, television showrunner and writer known for 12 Years a Slave and Three Kings. Read full biography of John Ridley →
While most trudge through their days straight-jacketed in the social compact, living for others as much as or more than for themselves, a select few... →
As an ex-stand up, I can tell you that a comedy club isn't a place you go looking to get the abuse you just can't seem to find in daily life.... →
As long as we remain committed to holding high our individuals of supreme finish, others will be inspired to loose themselves of the gravity of the... →
Awards shows have devolved into self-parodies - liberals in limos, corny insider jokes delivered by the hosts among bad teleprompter reading from the... →
Fanboys are a creator's blessing and curse. If a fanboy likes you, they love you. Obsessively. If you cross them with some plot point or story... →
I didn't know I was a good director, and I mean that sincerely. I had done a film a long time ago called 'Cold Around the Heart.' Nobody... →
I don't really have anything against the French except that, as an American, I've been bred to despise them with the same zeal as soccer and... →
If faux liberal white guys want to support and defend Obama, by all means please do so. But I would suggest they try to limit that support to matters... →
In the Everybody-Give-Me-A-Hug victim culture in which we live, the obese want a spot at the table along with those who face discrimination based on... →
It's funny: over time, if you're fortunate, you build a nice career, and you have these interesting moments, and I would not, looking back... →
It's not that white guys shouldn't be allowed to engage in discussions on race in America. But there's nothing more exhausting than white... →
Not only does Hollywood make money - it seems to make better movies during recessions. I'm sure a lot of studio executives wish we could have one... →
People of color grow up steeped in 'white' culture. The reverse is not true. And, no, listening to hip-hop on the way to work does not count... →
John Ridley (born 1965) is an American screenwriter, film director, novelist, television showrunner and writer known for 12 Years a Slave and Three Kings.