I first heard about this film more than a year ago courtesy of the indiewire site ShadowandAct. Ever since then, I've been curious about it's development and finally its release.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
If You Went Missing...Would Anyone Come Looking? A Review of Dreams of a Life
How close are we really to the people in our lives?
I first heard about this film more than a year ago courtesy of the indiewire site ShadowandAct. Ever since then, I've been curious about it's development and finally its release.
I first heard about this film more than a year ago courtesy of the indiewire site ShadowandAct. Ever since then, I've been curious about it's development and finally its release.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Diversifying The American TV Family
A few weeks ago on the African-American themed cable station Centric, I came across a show by the name of "227" that piqued my interest.
"227" revolved around the daily lives and experiences of a middle class black family residing in 1980s Washington D.C. The show starred actress Marla Gibbs, who had achieved fame as the maid in "The Jeffersons." Also featured was a young Regina King in what would be her first substantive role in a long career. Then there was Jackee Harry, who is probably better known to my generation as the television mother to this famous set of twins.
"227" revolved around the daily lives and experiences of a middle class black family residing in 1980s Washington D.C. The show starred actress Marla Gibbs, who had achieved fame as the maid in "The Jeffersons." Also featured was a young Regina King in what would be her first substantive role in a long career. Then there was Jackee Harry, who is probably better known to my generation as the television mother to this famous set of twins.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Some South African Kwaito
I first saw this music video 4 years ago while in college among a group of African friends. It has a catchy beat and I definitely dig the boxing theme.
Though it is only one video, it does show how media -specifically hip-hop in this case- can travel to other corners of the world and be infused with cultural residue of that particular region. 4 years later, I still don't understand a single word these guys are saying, but I can appreciate the music and its accompanying video nonetheless.
Seeing people and images around the world can not only entertain us, but gives us a greater appreciation of an art form in its varying depictions.
Though it is only one video, it does show how media -specifically hip-hop in this case- can travel to other corners of the world and be infused with cultural residue of that particular region. 4 years later, I still don't understand a single word these guys are saying, but I can appreciate the music and its accompanying video nonetheless.
Seeing people and images around the world can not only entertain us, but gives us a greater appreciation of an art form in its varying depictions.
Monday, May 28, 2012
A Salute to Black Military Film Roles on This Memorial Day
Today we remember all of those who risked their lives and who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Film has often done an excellent job of telling these various war stories and allowing us to get more of an intimate look at the men and women behind the uniforms.
For black veterans the medium of film has also served as a way of illuminating their stories to the mainstream public at large. Whether it was due to racism or simply just being forgotten about, film has allowed the stories of more (certainly not enough though) veterans of color the opportunity to not only have their stories told, but get the proper due for their heroism.
Film has often done an excellent job of telling these various war stories and allowing us to get more of an intimate look at the men and women behind the uniforms.
For black veterans the medium of film has also served as a way of illuminating their stories to the mainstream public at large. Whether it was due to racism or simply just being forgotten about, film has allowed the stories of more (certainly not enough though) veterans of color the opportunity to not only have their stories told, but get the proper due for their heroism.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Thinking Like A Man and Walking Away With A King's Ransom
I was definitely surprised to know that the film "Think Like A Man" was the leading movie at the box office these past two weeks (until "The Avengers" came in like an avalanche). The Steve Harvey inspired, Will Packer produced flick, I'm sure has exceeded expectations of the studio heads, but what does this mean for future films with predominantly black casts?
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