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Keys: Do The Right Thing, John Legend, Michelle Obama, Parker Sawyer, President Obama, Southside With You, Spike Lee, Tika SumpterApr282016
Obamas Are Happy in Love in Trailer for ‘Southside With You’
Written by admin in at 10:05 pmAs the President and First Lady enjoy the last remaining months of what can only be described as the most historic presidency on record – those who’ve been effortlessly supportive of the past eight years – will soon get the chance to explore the genesis of a partnership that captures the very definition of a match made in heaven.
Keys: Ava DuVernay, Creed, Empire, Grey's Anatomy, Hannibal Buress, Jada Pinkett Smith, Janelle Monae, Jesse Williams, Jussie Smollett, Ryan Coogler, Selma, Spike Lee, Will SmithFeb242016Ava DuVernay, Ryan Coogler Will Spend Oscar Sunday Raising Money For #Flint
Written by admin in at 6:50 pmAva DuVernay (Selma) and Ryan Coogler (Creed) are undoubtedly part of the esteemed bunch of Hollywood directors that are making waves in an industry that has come under fire for not making allowances for people of color who have consistently proved their worth.
Feb232016Spike Lee Will Do The Right Thing and Vote For Bernie Sanders
Written by admin in at 6:04 pmAs Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continue to find innovative ways to outshine each other in a bid to woo African-Americans and young women to their neck of the woods – it seems that most are taking notes and making their decisions accordingly.
Keys: #OscarsSoWhite, Beasts of No Nation, Chi-Raq, Chris Rock, Concussion, Creed, Def Jam, Dope, Jada Pinkett Smith, Russell Simmons, Spike Lee, Straight Outta Compton, Will SmithFeb192016Russell Simmons Plans “All Def Movie Awards”, Scheduled Days Before The Oscars
Written by admin in at 8:24 pmFor better or worse – #OscarsSoWhite has become the anthem for this year’s awards season due to the realization that just like the year before – the pool of nominees in the major categories are all white – except for a handful of talent.
Feb92016Oscar Luncheon Summons Protestors Outside The Beverly Hilton
Written by admin in at 1:31 amAs #OscarsSoWhite continues to put a damper on festivities leading up to the ceremony, today’s annual luncheon at The Beverly Hilton was disrupted by a group of protestors who held signs that depicted the illustration of a white Oscar statue with a black backdrop and the fueled #OscarsSoWhite hashtag sprawled across the top in red.
Feb82016Samuel L. Jackson Recalls Being Racially Profiled While Filming ‘Pulp Fiction’
Written by admin in at 8:22 pmActor Samuel L. Jackson has enjoyed an amazingly prolific career in Hollywood but as he recalls to Vanity Fair in an article titled: ‘Samuel L. Jackson on Being Black in Hollywood’, his ascent to the top wasn’t an easy ride.
Most who move to La La Land have ingrained tales of the chaos that had to be endured in order to gratify themselves with the validity that comes with being on the list of desired talent that filters through the offices of studio heads and prominent casting directors.
Jan232016#OscarsSoWhite Forces The Academy To Finally Mandate Diversity
Written by admin in at 6:06 amOscars 2016 will go down in history as the year when the Academy bowed down to the force and embraced the unthinkable. Diversity.
In what has been deemed as “historic”, Cheryl Boone, The Academy’s president, who also happens to be black – announced that after a unanimous vote, the Board of Governors acknowledged that drastic changes had to be instituted in order to ensure the entry of more women and minorities, in order to guarantee that what is happening now – never happens again.
Keys: Jada Pinkett Smith, Martin Luther King Day, Martin Luther King Jr., Oscars 2016, Spike Lee, Will SmithJan192016Martin Luther King Day and the Neverending Need for Boycotts
Written by admin in at 4:34 amMartin Luther King Day began and ended with tweets, postings and mentions of the late civil rights activist who was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN.
Amidst the reverent spiritual vibe was residue from the still ongoing #OscarSoWhite crusade that has been on fire ever since the nominations were announced last Thursday.
Despite the opportunity to recognize the performances from talent of color in credible films, the list of nominees was once again Caucasians.
Continue Reading…Dec22015Spike Lee Takes to the Streets After ‘Chi-Raq’ Screening to Protest Gun Violence
Written by admin in at 9:37 pmDirector Spike Lee’s latest controversial offering Chi-Raq was unveiled during a well attended screening at Manhattan’s iconic Zeigfeld Theater and what transpired afterwards is a testament to the outspoken filmmaker’s passionate plea about a subject that happens to be the main theme of his buzzed about film.
Keys: Antoine Fuqua, Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, Do The Right Thing, Ethan Hawke, Glory, Malcolm X, Spike Lee, The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes 2016, The Hollywood Foreign Press, The Hurricane, Training DayNov172015Denzel Washington To Be Honored with Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globe Awards 2016
Written by admin in at 5:24 amOscar-winning actor Denzel Washington started the award circuit early when he helped present an honorary Oscar to celebrated filmmaker Spike Lee at the seventh annual Governor’s Awards this past Saturday.
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