Oscar Predictions 2017 – Best Supporting

  Here are the nominees for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Mahershala Ali – Moonlight Jeff Bridges – Hell or High Water Lucas Hedges – Manchester by the Sea Dev Patel – Lion Michael Shannon – Nocturnal Animals Who Should Win: It’s been a good year for movies, which means the supporting categories could easily […]

Oscar Predictions 2017 – Best Director

  Here are the nominees for Best Director: Denis Villeneuve – Arrival Mel Gibson – Hacksaw Ridge Damien Chazelle – La La Land Kenneth Lonergan – Manchester by the Sea Barry Jenkins – Moonlight Who Should Win: Might as well start the ‘La La Land’ vs ‘Moonlight’ debate out the blocks.  Like MVPs in sports, is […]

Song of the Day – ‘Other Side of the Game’

  Feels like I’ve been living in my rage nonstop for months now. And I know I’m not alone. This has been the first couple of days in a long while where I’ve been able to properly channel my anger and be balanced and focused on the work I’m trying to do. So…we hustle with […]

‘Trojan War’ in Dallas

  So now that the press release is out, I can announce I’ll be in Dallas at the end of the month with Aaron Rahsaan Thomas to intro and do a Q&A for our 30 for 30 ‘Trojan War.’  Dallas has always treated me well and we are both flattered to be invited to share […]

Song of the Day – ‘The Dark Knight’

  As I’ve expressed to those close to me, I’ve officially made the transition from ‘being surprised/relieved’ at being happy and content most of the time, to now accepting this is my default attitude. So as I have peace and optimism in my home, I can refocus my anger, resentment and theatricality in a constructive […]

Song of the Day – ‘The Lady In My Life’

  I came to the realization a few days ago that most likely for the rest of my life, a major aspect of my private life will no longer be private.  And in the short term it’s shaping national security for the worst. If that’s the way it is, fine.  But I’m going to be […]

Akhi

  So, I still don’t really have the words. I’m physically drained to say nothing of my emotions.  It’s been a weekend spent touching base with my people so we can vent to each other.  I’m genuinely thankful to the friends who texted and DM’d to make sure my head was still on straight (you […]

Aziz Ansari on SNL

  This has been a weekend. Saturday: how can you not be impressed? I know men and women who marched in DC, I know men and women who marched in L.A.  I don’t think it’s remotely coincidental these are the same people who have my back when I drop the comedy and speak with passion […]