Denzel Washington | The Museum Of UnCut Funk

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

January 23, 2017 by c-dub in Funkalicious

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

January 18, 2016 by c-dub in Funkalicious

40 YEARS OF CELEBRATING BLACK (AMERICAN) HISTORY MONTH!

Forty years ago this February, President Gerald Ford, was the first to recognize “Black History Month.”

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

May 31, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious

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

March 31, 2015 by c-dub in Funkalicious

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

July 21, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious

44 of FUNKALICIOUS’ FAVORITE FILMMAKERS & STORYTELLERS

As I was prepping the blog that will follow this one, it occurred to me that

June 15, 2014 by c-dub in Funkalicious

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

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

July 29, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious

ALL ABOUT ALBERT & ALLEN – The Hughes Brothers

The Hughes Brothers set it off in the world of cinema with their gritty depiction of

July 12, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious

DENZEL’S GOT A GUN

Denzel Washington stars in the new movie “2 Guns”. A crime-drama, Mark Walberg co-stars, in this

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

April 4, 2013 by c-dub in Funkalicious

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

August 24, 2012 by c-dub in Funkalicious

AMAZING MIRACLES AND WONDERFUL MUSIC

This past June marked the third anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. As his birthday approaches I’m

June 20, 2012 by c-dub in Funkalicious

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

February 15, 2012 by Sista ToFunky in Kool Cats And Hip Chicks

Dick Anthony Williams

Born in Fayetteville, GA, actor Gary Anthony Williams attended Clayton State College. A classically trained

January 28, 2012 by c-dub in Funkalicious

THE POLOTRICKS OF BLACK FILM AND THE BITTERSWEET COVETED OSCARS

The nominees are in… this past Tuesday the annual Oscar nominations were announced. A lover

October 6, 2011 by Sista ToFunky in Curator's Notes

Let’s Do It Again?

In 2002, Will Smith and his production company bought the rights to Sidney Poitier’s Uptown Saturday

September 6, 2011 by c-dub in Funkalicious

FUNKin’ Racism Still

Two black men, a Latino and a Greek woman were talking about racism… No, this is