I went on one of my "mmm's" this weekend (mini movie marathons). So here are my mini reviews of what I saw.....First up, The Good:City Of GodI have read so very, very many wonderful things about this film. I have avoided it before, as I am ashamed to
Terrence tells Giant mag: “It’s so hard to find a good woman who’s gonna help build the family and not be so interested in just building herself. I could be like any other male wannabe celebrity out there and hang out and date a bunch of people. Of course,
Haven't seen David Alan Grier in a film for a while, maybe this is why. From Comedy Central:Fresh off announcing its 2008-2009 development slate, Comedy Central has given a pick-up to "David Alan Grier's Chocolate News" (working title), a fake magazine
FILM 5from the Ebony/Jet site by Jacquie Jones:Hyenas Djibril Diop MambetyFor my money, this is one of the greatest African films ever made. The incredibly rich visually layered cautionary tale touches on both the greatest ambitions and the pettiest
How can you talk about Black Cinema music and not talk about Curtis Mayfield? It's impossible really, they go together like peanut butter and jelly.My selection this week is a song from "Superfly", one of my favorite films from the "blackexploitation
Yes, the term is pretty antiquated, and a bit corny, but the sentiments and goals are in the right place. For those of you in the Los Angeles area, you would do well to check it out a bit:Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves -- Film Screening & Discussion
This 7 Questions is a bit different. I came across a blog called Blackadelic Pop....don't remember how I found it. But the words and imagery were so wonderful, that it inspired me to come out of my cave and write again. I received some comments and
For those of you out there that have script ideas out there, but don't know the proper format, or don't have the time or money for a class, there is help. My fellow blogger solshine had this post:MOVIE MAGIC SCREENWRITERI just wanted to share how happy
Diana Ross is 64 years old, her weave 64 pounds.I wonder why she stopped acting? After Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, and The Wiz, that was all she wrote. Her ego is pretty huge, tho, so after the critics savaged those last two movies she probably just
I know I have some new readers...so in case you didn't know, sometimes I go on a political bend. It is too much a part of my nature not to. I was a member of the Bloggers For Justice For The Jena Six, and am part of the Afrosphere Action Coalition.
There is a mixed bag of films going into production. A couple I can see happening, and a couple I am just baffled over why anyone would bother. I'll let you guess which ones.First up are two kids that seem manufactured for franchise purposes only, Willow
In case you may be interested...Lions Gate Films and the Tyler Perry Company have supplied us with a limited quantity of full-size movie posters for their latest release, MEET THE BROWNS. You can pick up yours at the POINT OF DESTINATION CAFE, 6460 Greene
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE (thanks Sergio!)March 21–23, 2008Studio Estimates1) Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! Fox $25,100,000 Total: $86,470,0002) Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns LGF $20,010,0003) Shutter Fox $10,700,0004) Drillbit Taylor Par. $10,200,0005) 10,000
I hate that I am late on this.While reading my blogging buddy Seth Fine's site "Freshplays", I saw that Ivan Dixon died. Did anyone in the media pay tribute to that, or am I just that disconnected? (I am on an extended stay in the south right now).I
I didn't post this yesterday, so I'll do it today...FILM 4from the Ebony/Jet site by Jacquie Jones:Ganja and Hess Bill GunnKeep this one in your pocket, for emergencies. If you mention this film around anyone who has seen it, they will think you are
