Denzel Washington

MY FAVORITE MOVIE(S) – LOVED OLDMAN SINCE “EVERYONE”

Remember when we were younger and simply enjoyed the show! In hindsight, I actually realize dynamics of the film(s) affected me, although I wasn’t thoroughly

March 5, 2018 No Comments

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 have inspired me throughout my life, as well as

February 4, 2018 1 Comment

JITNEY: A FUNKY CELEBRATION OF AUGUST WILSON’S LEGACY!

“Jitney” is a triumph for the great playwright August Wilson, director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the cast and Broadway! It opened this past Thursday and features a

January 23, 2017 No Comments

40 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BLACK (AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH!

Forty years ago this February, President Gerald Ford, was the first to recognize “Black History Month.” This period of acknowledgement evolved from “Negro History Week,” that

January 18, 2016 No Comments

“THE COLOR PURPLE” IS BACK ON BROADWAY!

“The Color Purple” opens on Broadway tomorrow night! Starring Jennifer Hudson as “Shug Avery,” the all around female entertainer performed a segment of the show,

December 9, 2015 No Comments

THE BROTHERS DOZEN & A SISTA – 13 Successful Black Directors

Saw a story on Atlanta Blackstar’s website about black film directors. A good overview of these mavericks, I wanted to share and archive it, here

May 31, 2015 No Comments

100 YEARS OF BILLIE HOLIDAY – In Tribute to Eleanora Fagan

April 7th, 2015 would mark the 100th birthday, of the legendary Billie Holiday! Born on April 7th, 1915 in Philadelphia, her innovative vocal style has

March 31, 2015 No Comments

44 of FUNKALICIOUS’ FAVORITE FILMMAKERS & STORYTELLERS

As I was prepping the blog that will follow this one, it occurred to me that I had yet to create this list. Although I’ve

July 21, 2014 No Comments

FUNKY FATHER’S DAY

The first year I started this blog, I wrote a poem for Mothers https://museumofuncutfunk.com/2009/05/20/funky-mothers-day/. I sent it out to all my friends that are moms

June 15, 2014 No Comments

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 WORK; THEY’VE LEFT THEIR MARKS ON THE PLANET; TOUCHED

June 13, 2014 No Comments

ALL ABOUT ALBERT & ALLEN – The Hughes Brothers

The Hughes Brothers set it off in the world of cinema with their gritty depiction of South Central L-A ala the film “Menace II Society”

July 29, 2013 No Comments

DENZEL’S GOT A GUN

Denzel Washington stars in the new movie “2 Guns”. A crime-drama, Mark Walberg co-stars, in this tale of two cops on a mission. As posted

July 12, 2013 No Comments

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 this role can be resurrected in an interesting way.

May 14, 2013 No Comments

THE FUNKY FUNDAMENTALIST: Through the Lens of Mira Nair

I always enjoy films from Mira Nair. Surely one of India’s most beloved daughters, Nair’s films always pull on the heart strings while displaying aspects

April 4, 2013 No Comments

AMAZING MIRACLES AND WONDERFUL MUSIC

This past June marked the third anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. As his birthday approaches I’m reminded that I still miss him. He wasn’t a

August 24, 2012 No Comments

MILES GETS A STAMP – ANTOINE TO DIRECT DON/ DON DOES DAVIS!

In a recent interview with Miles Davis’ son, Erin Davis, and nephew Vince Wilburn Jr., it was revealed that Antoine Fuqua is set to direct

June 20, 2012 No Comments

Dick Anthony Williams

Born in Fayetteville, GA, actor Gary Anthony Williams attended Clayton State College. A classically trained actor, Williams honed his craft via involvement with the

February 15, 2012 No Comments