For those of you in the Charlotte/Durham, North Carolina area, Lady In My Life will be screening at 2:30 and 7:30 Saturday as part of the Hayti Heritage Film Festival. You can visit http://www.hayti.org for more information and ticket prices. We’re always proud and flattered when someone screens our labor of love, for me […]
In a company town like this, there is no shortage of screens to see films, old and new. I get out to the Landmark once in a while, the Grove is still nice just because of the shopping center that surrounds it. From a purely film geek, filmgoer experience, I will always have a […]
Crazy Heart tells the story of an alcoholic, washed up country singer who is inspired to try for one last chance at redemption. In the lead role, Jeff Bridges comes off as more than believable in the lead role of the singer whose real name we only hear briefly in the third act. As […]
(You know, you uh, you make me feel so good inside… I’ve always wanted a girl just like you, such a P.Y.T., Pretty Young Thing – Oooh!) Where Did You Come From Lady And Ooh Won’t You Take Me There Right Away Won’t You Baby Tender roni You’ve Got To Be Spark My Nature […]
Alright gang, my special guest for this year’s Oscar predictions is Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. For those of you who don’t know him or haven’t met him, here’s a quick bio: Born in Kansas City, Kansas, two years at Morehouse and then graduated from the University of Kansas, masters from the University of Southern California […]
Those of you who have followed my path for years know that, especially during Oscar season, I’ve done tongue in cheek Oscar previews with my frequent colloborator, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. Me and Thomas have been chatting the past few days; we’re going to bring the Art Fradieu 2010 Oscar Preview here over the next few […]
Every Ramadan, I pick up my Qu’ran and read it from cover to cover. And every February, I pick up my original copy of The Autobiography of Malcolm X and read that from cover to cover. As I’ve noted before in this space, it’s the single book that has had the most profound effect […]
In sports, the Triple Crown is considered the hardest thing to do, whether you’re talking baseball or horse racing. To even be in a position to have a chance at the Triple Crown, you have to be very good. To achieve a Triple Crown, you have to be very good and have the right […]
My first trip to the City of Angels, when I was still a Jayhawk, I was riding around getting the lay of the land when my stomach started growling. I was down on Sunset Blvd., when I spotted a burger joint that doesn’t exist in the Midwest. I rolled into the drive thru, passed […]
So for those who hadn’t heard yet, ‘Lady In My Life’ was not selected for the finals for this season’s BET’s ‘Lens on Talent’ contest. Nevertheless, it’s been a nice ride hasn’t it? Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been reminded in the best possible way how many people I’ve met over my […]
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