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FOUR NEW FUNKY FLICKS, “STAR WARS” & THE GOLDEN GLOBES

As not only America, but the world will be zoned into Chapter 7 of “Star Wars” come this Friday, there’s plenty of Funky films to

December 13, 2015 No Comments

Taraji P. Henson Talks About Being Diana Ross

Taraji’s “trending”… Why? Apart from Ms. Henson’s “Empire” success, she’ll soon grace the cover of W magazine, and she’s giving the flavor of “The Boss.”

June 24, 2015 2 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

THE FUNKY FILMS OF P.T. ANDERSON

Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film “Inherent Vice” hits theaters on January 9th. The seventh feature from P.T., it stars Joaquin Phoenix, who starred in his

December 1, 2014 No Comments

FUNKY TV – FISHBURNE COMES FULL CIRCLE @ 41

Not too long ago, Laurence Fishburne played “Dr. Raymond Langston” in CBS’ CSI series, but first he was Dr. Joshua “Josh” Hall (#1) on “One

October 20, 2014 No Comments

Abraham, Martin & John – Freddie, Richard & Robin

Liken to three men who believed in equality, peace and respect for human life, three men brought joy, comic relief and hope to millions of

August 13, 2014 No Comments

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 Is by My Side,” one can’t help but think

July 26, 2014 No Comments

The FUNK Beyond of LUC BESSON – “LUCY”

At the age of 22, Luc Besson released his first short film “L’avant dernier,” (translation: Next to Last) in which he also appeared. It starred

July 22, 2014 No Comments

FUNKIN’ PHILLIP SEYMOUR

I didn’t write a tribute or an obituary immediately after he died. Not that much time has passed in the greater scheme of things, but

June 23, 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

Oscar Diversity: The WIN – WIN!!! A Funky Prophecy

Last night was a historical one for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Headed by Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African-American to

March 3, 2014 No Comments

VANESSA WILLIAMS FUNKS UP BROADWAY, AGAIN!!!

Vanessa Williams is headed to Broadway for the fifth time! On April 1st, she’ll begin her run with the production “After Midnight.” Williams made her

February 25, 2014 No Comments

“GET ON UP” – The James Brown Movie

Chadwick Boseman, the star of the movie “42” based on the life of Jackie Robinson, has taken on the role of James Brown for the

February 23, 2014 No Comments

BLACK HISTORY IN HOLLYWOOD

Over the years, millions of people and the NAACP have taken offense to the lack of a black presence in Hollywood and films produced there.

February 23, 2014 No Comments

GOOD MOVIE – LEE DANIELS DOES IT AGAIN!!!

Went to see “The Butler” last night, Loved It! Part of me was just gonna “write something” on FB, but I had to write more,

August 17, 2013 No Comments

40 FUNKY YEARS OF “LIVING FOR THE CITY”

Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions” album is forty years old today! What’s crazy is I was just listening to it no more than four weeks ago, thinking

August 3, 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

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

MORGAN FREEMAN IS 101!!!

Born in 1937, actor Morgan Freeman has been featured in more films and appeared on more television shows, than the years he’s been alive. His

March 29, 2013 No Comments

T.J. MARTIN IS THE FIRST BLACK DIRECTOR TO WIN AN OSCAR!

Seattle native TJ Martin is the first black man to win an Oscar as a Director for his documentary “Undefeated”! Martin was just happy

February 27, 2012 2 Comments