Blaxploitation

Alabama’s Ghost Circa 1973

The film Alabama’s Ghost defies classification. Is it horror? Is it comedy? Is it sci-fi? Is it a musical? Regardless of the genre, one thing’s

May 15, 2011 No Comments

Black Dynamite Creators Take Movie Into Comic Book World

The creators of the 2009 blaxploitation spoof film, “Black Dynamite,” are taking the film to the comic book world with the first issue hitting

March 3, 2011 No Comments

Where Are They Now!!!

The 1970s produced the film genre that would become known as ‘Blaxploitation’. These films were made specifically with an urban Black audience in mind. These movies

February 11, 2011 No Comments

Cult Knockoff Thrillers From Manila

In the 1970s, it was a filmmakers’ paradise — exotic locales, cheap labour and enterprising directors willing to try almost anything to turn a buck.

January 28, 2011 No Comments

Funkin’ It Up With Millie – The Millie Jackson Interview

When I had the fortune to interview Millie Jackson, she spoke to me about her endeavors from the Apollo Theatre to Broadway. We laughed a lot,

November 25, 2010 4 Comments

Black Dinah-Mite

DINAH-MITE! Often neglected by collectors, Dinah-Mite was Mego’s answer to Barbie as AJ was to GI Joe. Her advertising featured her as an incredibly

July 12, 2010 No Comments

AFRODELIK DESIGNS

I came across this sister’s site while scoping the web for some Funky Stuff! and I was blown away by her creativity with keeping the

May 28, 2010 3 Comments

Vonetta McGee

Without question, one of the most breathtaking beauties to emerge out of the 70’s “Blaxploitation” era was actress Vonetta McGee. This lovely sister, born in San Francisco on

April 18, 2010 2 Comments

Judy Pace

Some would argue that if there was one actress that threatened Pam Grier’s reign as America’s Black glamour queen of the 70’s, it was the bewitching bronze

April 18, 2010 No Comments

Crazy, Sexy, Kool Calvin Lockhart

Many Black actors have been faced with difficult choices and obstacles. The Bahamas-born Calvin Lockhart, who has died in 2007 was no exception. The handsome,

April 18, 2010 4 Comments

Uptown Saturday Night – Remix

If you want to ease the minds of film fans about a remake you’re working on, just compare it to Ocean’s 11. That’s what

February 15, 2010 No Comments

Tiger’s Sweet Sweetback

A Baad Asssss Blasian Is Coming Back To Collect His Dues…. For all the brothers and sisters who dig Blaxploitation films, have seen the

January 9, 2010 No Comments

Black Horror Flicks Circa 1970’s

During the 1970’s, Blaxploitation moved into the horror category with a number of movies, made for Blacks, staring Blacks. One of the most important actors

January 9, 2010 No Comments

John Solie

The Museum of UnCut Funk celebrates the movie poster art of John Solie. John’s legendary skill for depicting “dead-on likenesses” of famous people has kept

January 9, 2010 1 Comment