Richard Pryor

Moonlight(ing) with Morgan & Murphy and Monae & Misty

Morgan Freeman stars in a remake of “Ben-Hur.” It hit theaters last week and delivers the story in half the time of the original that

August 25, 2016 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

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

An Open Letter to D’Angelo – insideplaya

Recently my friend Gary Harris, who happens to be a former EMI A&R exec, has been criticized and bashed by several fans and other outlets on the

May 30, 2014 8 Comments

Richard Pryor The Movie???

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic is a new a documentary by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich on the legendary comedian that will debut at 8 p.m.

May 13, 2013 No Comments

The Soul Of Sesame Street

Can you believe that Sesame Street turned 40 in 2009? I was lucky enough to see this revolutionary children’s educational series at the very beginning,

July 15, 2012 1 Comment

The Soul Of Sesame Street – Roosevelt Franklin

“Hail to thee our alma mater Roosevelt Franklin High! Elementary School Elementary School.”

July 15, 2012 3 Comments

The Soul Of Sesame Street – Soul Alphabet

One thing that I loved about watching Sesame Street was that you would often see your favorite Black actors, musicians and athletes hanging out with

July 15, 2012 No Comments

Finally, The Black Dynamite Animated Series

The Black Dynamite Animated Series will finally premiere on July 15 at 11:30 on Adult Swim. I say finally because I attended a session at

July 1, 2012 No Comments

FUNKY BIOPICS: Films on Black Superstars – Hendrix, Franklin and Jackson

It’s official, Andre 3000 of OutKast, real name Andre Benjamin has been cast to portray Jimi Hendrix in the biopic “All Is By

May 25, 2012 No Comments

THE FUNKIEST TOP-20 SOUNDTRACKS OF ALL TIME – FUNKALICIOUS 105

Since I hit 100 blogs without realizing it, I figured I do something special for blog #105. The following list of LPs/ CDs are

March 6, 2012 No Comments

Blaxploitation And Music Poster Art

The Museum of UnCut Funk continues to celebrate the best decade ever with a review of Poster Art from funky music based films that helped

October 7, 2011 No Comments

Blaxploitation And The Wild Wild West

From 1970 to 1976, during the height of the Blaxploitation era, there were fourteen westerns made for public consumption. Some of these films never made

October 7, 2011 2 Comments

Blaxploitation And Sports

Some of the greatest moments in sports history happened during the 1970‘s, like the New York Knickerbockers winning the NBA championship. Hopefully they will

October 7, 2011 No Comments

Marlon Wayans To Star In Richard Pryor Biopic

Writer / director Bill Condon, who most recently wrote and directed Dreamgirls, is producing his script Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said?

October 6, 2011 1 Comment

That’s Some Funny Shit! Exhibition – Part 5

You’re A Funny Ass Mofo!

October 6, 2011 No Comments

Tony Walton and The Wiz

Emmy, Tony and Oscar winning production, set and costume designer Tony Walton (All That Jazz, Mary Poppins and Broadway’s Pippin just to name a few) shared

May 20, 2011 No Comments

Marlon Wayans’ as Richard Pryor?

Comic actor Marlon Wayans’ next screen role could turn out to be portraying a real-life comedy icon.

August 24, 2010 No Comments

Funk In The Movies

George Clinton’s “Horrorween” is in post-production. The King of Funk composed the soundtrack for the film and also has a cameo. When two students are working

August 13, 2010 No Comments