Archive for the 'film' Category

So it only took a half-hour or so before I was giggling like a little kid again.
I don’t think anything could ever surpass “Raiders,” and my personal favorite will still be “Crusade,” but I’ve already seen the new film three times, and you better believe I’m going back.
Yes, Cate didn’t stray from her one note. Yep, […]

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One-Word Review of “Iron Man”

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. If you see the movie, you MUST wait for the post-credits scene. TRUST ME!

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Zora Is My Name!

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Yes, it is. And you’ll be on “American Masters” tonight. I can’t wait.

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………..trailers for “The Dark Knight” and “The Incredible Hulk.”

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…..you’ll just have to see the Newseum for itself. I just can’t do it justice.

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C’mon, Dr. West………….

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

 
…………..you KNOW that Obama’s running for president—and not for the presidency of the NAACP.
So, c’mon.
P.S. Speaking of The Huffington Post, didja hear that Tina Brown wants her own? But she doesn’t want original content??? WOW! Print is dead, like Egon said in “Ghostbusters.” LOL!

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Seven Books, Eight Movies!

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Good news here, because I thought while reading Book Seven, “How can the filmed version of this be under five hours?”

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Blackface Is Back…..Again

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

First, some history.

Now, moving on to film:
Remember the 1980s comedy “Soul Man,” where the lead character colors himself Black—as in, actor C. Thomas Howell performing in Blackface?
Well, here’s something fun to do in 2008: find Robert Downey Jr. in this promotional photo for the new comedy film, “Tropic Thunder”:

I don’t even know what to say. […]

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In The Spirit of Multiculturalism…….

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

………….I have to offer this, tongue firmly in cheek. Happy African Heritage Month! LOL!
P.S. I gave up watching “Friends” reruns a couple years back when I realized I had memorized every other line, so……

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A Belated Congrats To………..

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

…………Ruby Dee for winning the SAG.
It’s the LEAST Hollywood could have done for this Queen Mother, since she didn’t win the Oscar.

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