Character & Conscience

I’ve found myself humbled to tears recently.  And it didn’t have jack to do with my film or anything of that nature. Like many others, the disaster in Haiti touched a nerve for me.  I’ve talked with others about it, I’ve blogged about it.  And on MLK Day I put my money where my mouth […]

Just Another Day…

So you came by today because you want to know how I went 7 for 10 in my Golden Globe predictions right?  No?  Oh yeah, that ‘other thing’… I’ll try to knock this out quickly and in chronological order, frequently asked question format… Woke up, went for my Sunday run, came home, my stomach was […]

Catch Me on BET This Sunday!

  Alright gang… For those who have been waiting to watch my last flick from the comfort of home, the date has come.  This Sunday, BET is screening ‘Lady In My Life’ on the final episode of this season’s ‘Lens on Talent.’  I have to be honest, it’s a surreal but at the same time gratifying […]

I Love L.A. – #1 The Los Angeles Lakers

  One of my earliest memories as a sports fan was turning to the news and literally watching the Kings leave town on their way to Sacramento.  I had my Chiefs and Royals, but I was an NBA free agent.  Like so many other black folks of the early 80s though, it didn’t take long […]

2010 Series: I Love L.A.

Going back to my hometown and seeing old friends, I naturally took my fair share of jokes for being ‘Hollywood’ from my Circle.  I was already outside the norm as a Midwestern kid to begin with, my adopted hometown has really brought out the best in me in terms of inspiring me creatively, giving my […]

Golden Globes 2010 Predictions

2010 has gotten off to a crazy start, so I’m posting my Golden Globe predictions to start the week.  I doubt I’ll see any more of the films between now and Sunday, so away we go… Best Screenplay – Motion Picture Who I’d Like to Win: The Hurt Locker.  And I wouldn’t be surprised if […]

The New Year

A few different things going on as 2010 gets into full swing… For those of you who come by for the film reviews, I’ve been invited to post my reviews on 7tavern.com.  A relatively young site like this one; their angle revolves around gathering the reviews from bloggers like myself in all types of formats.  […]

Invictus

  Invictus tells the story of the 1995 South African rugby team.  Hyped up by the newly elected president of South Africa Nelson Mandela, the rugby team goes on a great run in the 1995 World Cup.  (I won’t ruin it for you if they won or loss; rugby is not my forte so the […]

Traveling Through the Past…

Tonight I was able to start my tour of catching up with old friends in the hometown, which translated into my first real drive through Kansas City.  Outside of my non-stop bitching and moaning about the snow and freezing weather (and that will continue),  a lot has changed since my time growing up here.  Like […]