Todd S Burroughs
Just got back from the screening of this film (from this book) at Brookings less than two hours ago. It was great to see Joe Torres and the AP’s Suzanne Gamboa (the post-film panel moderator) again, and equally great to see the legendary Juan Gonzalez in the flesh. (Of course, I’ve raved about Gonzalez’ and Torres’ [...]
I thought this was worth reading. (And, of course, this is no surprise. And here’s a well-thought out argument as to why.)
An extraordinary commitment. Serious. Detailed. Can’t wait for Part II on C-SPAN’s “Q+A” two Sundays from now. ***** May 22nd UPDATE: And here it is.
I first (and last) met Reggie Schell at the 2002 Black Panther Party Reunion in Washington, D.C. He was just coming into the building of the University of the District of Columbia where the event was held. I’m sure he hadn’t seen some of those people in years. But he let me, a nobody, grab [...]
Not surprising.
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Been thinking about Michelle Alexander a lot recently, since her speeches are current staples on Pacifica Radio during fundraising time. And, of course, there’s this current critique that’s making the rounds.
Very good, but that’s it. The thrill of seeing them all on screen is great, but it passes. It takes no chances. It sets up a lot of future movies, though. It pratically demands a S.H.I.E.L.D. movie starring Black Widow and Hawkeye, which is a very good thing. Face Front, True Believer! The Marvel Age [...]
Bought my ticket last evening. There’s NO WAY this is going to live up to my expectations, but I’m sure I’ll live! LOL!
LOL! (And, for the uninitiated…..) MAY 11th UPDATE: I did forget when posting this that Luke and The Fist are co-stars of the show below. But since this brand-new ’toon skewers so young, it didn”t “count” to me. I must admit watching it,though. My excuse is that it’s a very hip update of a “classic” of [...]