Many times I’ve wondered what Han Solo story was since the original Star Wars. Where did he come from? Was he in love before Leia? How is he able to speak fluent Wookie with Chewie? How did he become one with the MIllineum Falcon? All these questions are answered and more in the latest Star Wars saga Solo: A Star Wars Story. Very reminiscent of a young, strapping Harrison Ford, Alden Ehrenreich (Han Solo) embodies the energy, essence and charisma we have come to know and love about Han Solo. One of my favorite moments is when a character utters ” I hate you” and Solo’s response is “I…
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Stacey Maltin Shines in Landing Up! – A Portrait of Homeless Youth
Once upon a time, I was introduced to a young man who was viewed as a potential boyfriend for me from a co-worker in New York City. After a few dates, I became curious that I hadn’t met any of his friends, family or even crossed a threshold of where he lived. He seemed to never had any money when we would go out and my Mom used to refer to him at the “Ghetto Casanova.” Needless to say, the union didn’t last long after that. Have you ever dated someone who is a complete mystery to you? Or better yet, someone who has misrepresented who they initially said they…
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Charlize Theron’s Real, Raw Take on Motherhood Gives Tully Heart
Mommy Bloggers are my favorite influencers. They love hard. They work hard. They play hard. Mothers, in general, have the hardest job on the planet. Imagine having to teach a human being from inception how to walk, talk, eat, potty , etc. all while being completely sleep deprived covered in baby food and who knows what else. I’m not a Mom, but I am a daughter. Being the first child in my family, I have been blessed with a plethora of stories regarding my no sleeping antics as a newborn from my parents and Godparents. Hilarious doesn’t even begin to cover it. My hat is tipped to every mother…
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Tribeca Film Festival 2018: Ellis Haizlip’s Niece Pay Tribute in Mr SOUL documentary
Before Oprah, Arsenio or even Soul Train, Ellis Haizlip and the Corporation for Pubic Broadcasting gave us SOUL! on September 8, 1968. It was SOUL! that introduced America to a young former Alvin Ailey dancer turned choreographer – George Faison. Before “Amen”, Anna Maria Horsford was spitting poetry rhymes and Sesame Street’s “Susan” (Loretta Long), Ashford & Simpson, The Last Poets, Carmen de Lavallade, Amiri Baraka, Al Green, Earth, Wind and Fire and a young Patti Labelle along with Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash were all given a television platform through Ellis Haizlip. A graduate of Howard University, Haizlip set the vibe of the times and changed the minds of…
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Paula Patton is Action Vigilante in Deon Taylor Indie Film Traffik
Trafficking of young women in America has turned into a form of modern-day slavery. Living in Southern California, there are daily breaking news items concerning some white van full of young non-speaking English women who have been bought, sold and transported like cattle to a farm. As a woman of color, it breaks my heart to watch women being treated with such disdain and disrespect. Even more to the point, watching these same women drugged, raped and beaten so that some man somewhere can make a quick buck. Thank goodness for indie filmmaker Deon Taylor for dramatizing a very real issue and putting it in the capable hands of Executive…
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The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine Turns 50 in July
NEW YORK / LONDON / LOS ANGELES – APRIL 04, 2018 – Abramorama announced today a deal with Apple Corps Ltd. and Universal Music Group (UMG) to theatrically release The Beatles’ classic 1968 animated feature film, Yellow Submarine, across North America this July in celebration of its 50thanniversary. Abramorama, Apple Corps Ltd. and UMG have teamed to give Beatles fans of all ages the opportunity to come together and share in this visually stunning movie and soundtrack. Abramorama originally partnered with Apple Corps, Imagine Entertainment, White Horse Pictures, StudioCanal and UMG’s Polygram Entertainment on the Ron Howard documentary The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years. Abramorama has a…
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Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Celebrates 34 Years
April 3, 2018 – LOS ANGELES Visual Communications (VC), the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, announced its outstanding program of films and events for the upcoming 34th edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) running MAY 3 – MAY 12, 2018. The all encompassing annual film celebration is presented across Los Angeles in West Hollywood, Downtown LA, Little Tokyo, the Arts District, Koreatown, and Hollywood. VC proudly celebrates the Film Festival’s 34 years as Southern California’s largest and most prestigious film festival of its kind. LAAPFF launches the celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month through this year’s slate of over 100 films from both…
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Caroline “Line” Found Lives on in The Miracle Season
Being a cheerleader was the closest I ever came to being a part of a sports team. When find your “people” everyone becomes a tight-knit family and feel like nothing is impossible. But, there’s always that one person who stands out just a little bit bolder. A person whose future is so bright it burns your eyes (as Oprah would say). Caroline “Line” Johnson was that light for the Women of Troy West High Volleyball team in Iowa. Caroline was their light, their star, the glue that held that volleyball team together through thick and thin. When a cruel twist of fate took Caroline away from this realm, it was…
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Charlie Plummer Shines Bright in Lean on Pete
Most of my life I have had a pet. Each and every one holds a special place in my heart and memory throughout my life. Who doesn’t love animals right? OK…so I initially thought I was going to see a film about a boy and his horse. I love horses and was majorly excited!!! However, Lean on Pete is not a story about a horse. What I witnessed the heartbreaking journey of Charlie and his quest to find his way stability in life after losing his parents and his best friend…Pete (who happens to be a horse). From acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh, Lean On Pete is more about the Charlie’s…
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PBS Launches Poetry In America to Inspire Americans Through Poetry
STAR-STUDDED NEW PUBLIC TELEVISION SERIES LAUNCHES IN TIME FOR NATIONAL POETRY MONTH THIS APRIL Poetry in America features Shaquille O’Neal, Cynthia Nixon, Frank Gehry, Bono, Nas, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and more exploring poems on subjects close to their heart in twelve visually stunning episodes The new series aims to inspire Americans of all ages and bring communities together through poetry NBA Hall of Fame basketball star and platinum hip-hop artist Shaquille O’Neal reads the immersive Edward Hirsch poem “Fast Break” about the universal experience of playing basketball in a remarkable new 12-part television series Poetry in America that aims to bring poetry to millions of viewers. New episodes of Poetry in…
