March 5, 2018 by c-dub in Funkalicious MY FAVORITE MOVIE(S) – LOVED OLDMAN SINCE “EVERYONE” Remember when we were younger and simply enjoyed the show! In hindsight, I actually realize dynamics
February 4, 2018 by c-dub in Funkalicious A Little of My BLACK HISTORY: 28 Contemporaries that Inspire(d) Me In celebration of Black History Month I’m paying tribute to 28 contemporary history makers. These people
December 9, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious “THE COLOR PURPLE” IS BACK ON BROADWAY! “The Color Purple” opens on Broadway tomorrow night! Starring Jennifer Hudson as “Shug Avery,” the all
July 9, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious HIP-HOP (Hooray) for HOLLYWOOD – RZA & Azealia Do “Coco” Back in the day, “Krush Groove”, was the quintessential hip-hop flick. It was released through Warner
July 1, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious The Bill Withers Interview Bill Withers is a living legend. He is unquestionably, the most regular famous guy, I have
June 8, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious KEVIN HART’S FIFTH FUNKY TOUR! “What Now?” is Kevin Hart’s fifth major LIVE stand-up outing. I had the fortune to attend
October 11, 2014 by Sista ToFunky in Blaxploitation 40th Anniversary of 1974 Black Horror Movies During the 1970’s Black filmmakers found their voices by making films that spoke to urban audiences in a
July 26, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious 15 FUNKY MUSIC BIOPICS – honorable mentions, dream ‘pics & conflicts As music fans, lovers and aficionados are perched and waiting for “Get On Up” and “Jimi: All
June 13, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious FUNKIN’ MORTALITY AND LEGACY/ Maya Angelou & Ruby Dee The loss of National Treasures evokes thoughts of one’s own mortality and legacy. THEY DID THEIR
March 30, 2014 by Sista ToFunky in Blaxploitation The Bernie Casey Chronicles I fell in love with Bernie Casey when I saw the film Cleopatra Jones. I have
March 3, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious Oscar Diversity: The WIN – WIN!!! A Funky Prophecy Last night was a historical one for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
October 20, 2013 by Sista ToFunky in Blaxploitation 40th Anniversary of 1972 and 1973 Black Horror Movies Horror movies with predominantly Black casts represent a niche segment of the horror genre that has
June 12, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious A Tale of Two Spikes: Spike Jonze & Spike Lee Spike Lee and Spike Jonze both have new films in theaters this fall. Two of today’s
June 9, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious DIESEL FUEL CHOKES WILL’S SPACESHIP – Action Movies and African Kings Holy Summer Blockbusters! Universal’s “The Purge” will lead the box office this weekend for raking in
May 29, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious Forest Whitaker FUNKS UP “The Butler” Oscar Award winning actor, producer and director Forest Whitaker has several projects on deck right now.
May 14, 2013 by Sista ToFunky in Curator's Notes Latest Remakes: Ironside, The Enforcer, Good Times, The Last Dragon Raymond Burr was THE Robert Ironside. I loved that show. It remains to be seen if
May 7, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious COMIC BOOK FUNK AT THE MOVIES — The Power of Robert Downey Jr. “Iron Man 3” was number-one at the box office after the weekend results were all totaled.
April 28, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious Paul “Robeson” The Movie: One of The FUNKIEST Men Ever This past February, I used a photo of a stamp with the face of Paul Robeson
April 14, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious “42” FUNKS UP THE BOX OFFICE The new movie “42” based on the life and sacrifices of Jackie Robinson, is looking like
March 15, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious FROM KEVIN HART TO RICHARD PRYOR: The Reigning “Kings of Comedy” As exemplified in an episode of Kevin Hart’s new series the “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” Richard