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The Question Is…. What’s Your Biggest Movie Disappointment?
What’s your biggest movie disappointment? I tend not to have many bad cinematic experiences. By the time I make it to the theatre I generally know enough about a movie to guess what my response is...
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My Girlfriend is White. And it’s Hip-Hop’s Fault.
Hip-Hop broke down a lot of barriers. This may be one of the most important. —— Yup. That’s my statement. I said it. Rap music made me fall for a white girl. Tupac told me to do it. Biggie influenced...
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Why Hollywood Would Make Way More Money If It Had Black Superheroes
A Caucasian writer makes a case for more Black superhero films. Think about all the big superhero movies of the past few years. Think about Iron Man 3, Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Rises. What do...
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Teaching Kids to Live Their Dreams By Seeing Yours
Amanda Berry Spotlights Video On Dreams & Why Parents Should Live Theirs - Not long ago, I thought my life was over. My husband was in an accident and I was already a disabled person. I wondered...
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‘Focus’ A Film Full of Suspense and Mystery
A Movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the finale. — This is a good film, but one that I was originally not sure I would like. The trailer does too good of a job keeping much away...
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‘Suicide Squad’ A Group of Familiar Anti-Heroes
This band of villains are coming next year, here are some things you should know about them 2016 is going to be a big year for movies. They are releasing Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, X-men...
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This ‘Concussion’ Trailer Shows the Dark Side of the NFL
A startling discovery is made and one man fights to bring the truth out to the masses Football is a beloved sport that fans watch all over the world. The NFL is a powerful corporation that runs the...
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‘Concussion’ A Film that Exposes a Shocking Truth
One doctor risked everything to make the NFL admit an unbelievable truth In history there have been plenty of stories that are hard to believe but they really happened. Some of these stories have been...
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Why Today’s Broadcast Television Offers the Most Diverse Look at Black Families
Now, in addition to black families and individuals valuing an honest day’s work, you have those who prefer a dishonest way at making a living. — Nowadays, when I think back to the entertainment media...
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Was the First Rapper… Italian?
If someone asked you about the origins of rap would you have ever said, “Well Italy of course”? — by KEN HYMES Over the years, the question of where rap originated has been debated, much like the...
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Was Tupac Shakur a ‘Good Man’?
Kaleb explores the complicated character of Tupac Shakur through his most famous songs. People unfamiliar with rap often picture it as either an early 80s Will Smith or 50 Cent boasting about how many...
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Smackeroo: Will Smith Kissed by Man, Smacks Guy in Face
Jamie Reidy shares video of Will Smith being kissed by a male reporter on the red carpet and then smacking the guy in the face. (Read this with the Direct TV commercial narrator’s voice) Don’t kiss...
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The (Only) Five Black Men That Hollywood Thinks Exist
Your handy field guide to the almost half-dozen different black male characters in mainstream movies. The Magic Black Guy Distinguishing Traits: Wise. Pure of heart. Possibly supernatural powers, but...
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Seeking a Male Anthem – 2nd Verse
Andrew Smiler lists the nominees for a “Male Anthem” and asks readers to vote for your favorites. We asked for male anthems, and you’ve provided them. The suggestions have ranged in age and style,...
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The Obama Effect and Same-Sex Marriage Equality
Has President Obama’s announcement that he supports same-sex marriage equality changed the hearts and minds of the Black community? According to new poll data, the answer seems to be yes. In an...
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Force of Hobbit: Man-to-Man With Stunt Man Steven McMichael
Savas Abadsidis chats with Stunt Coordinator Steven McMichael about his work in movies like Fantastic Four and X-Men, and learns how the 20 year movie veteran stays comfortable in his own skin. Steven...
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My Boy Wants an Earring and I Don’t Want to Say No
Jay Palter is looking for some earring advice. For his son. We had the boys and earrings conversation today and I’m a bit unsure of how to proceed. My boy is 9 and a half and has developed a...
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The Disposability of Black Men
Black men are brutally murdered and systematically incarcerated. Is this genocide? Death gives a shit about your color But yet I see me dead young brothas I’m going crazy out here Seein 24 Brothas die...
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He Loves Rom-Coms, I Love Things That Go KaBOOM!
kaBOOOOOM! JJ Vincent knows they are not PC, but he loves movies with a plenty of bang for the buck. I haven’t seen The Notebook. I haven’t seen Love, Actually. I haven’t seen Garden State or any of...
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The Question Is…. What’s Your Biggest Movie Disappointment?
What’s your biggest movie disappointment? I tend not to have many bad cinematic experiences. By the time I make it to the theatre I generally know enough about a movie to guess what my response is...
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