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Shadow And Act “Precious” Reviews Round-Up!

With the film opening tomorrow – finally, after 10 months of anticipation – I thought it’d be a good idea to remind you all, as well as those who are just joining us, that Precious has been reviewed thrice already on this blog – by Sergio, MsWOO and Tambay – and you are encouraged to [...]

Watch Now – “My Josephine” (Barry Jenkins’ First Short Film)

Barry’s own words on the film: “My first short film, photography by James Laxton, as always. Still my favorite. Written shortly after 9/11, wasn’t actually made for another year because of the way things shook out in school. Inspired by three things: the marquee of a Tallahassee laundromat shortly after 9/11 reading “American Flags Cleaned [...]

The End Of Oprah As We Know Her?

How’s that for a catchy headline? Complements of Nikke Finke at DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com.
Finke, always with her pulse on industry particulars, is reporting that, at the urging of Discovery Communications (the umbrella under which Oprah’s new OWN Network will operate), the queen of daytime TV will be moving her long-running, top rated daily talk program,  Oprah, away [...]

Watch Now – ChiiDo “Take Am Go” (Nigerian Rap)

In pidgin English…

Watch Now – Rihanna Speaks… Finally (”Eff love,” She Says)

Call me cynical, but her timing is questionable… just as her new album is scheduled to be released. Regardless, the full interview will air tomorrow night on 20/20 on ABC.

Watch Now – “Dignity” (The Face Of It)

AKA N’dimagou; directed by Abderrahmane Sissako:

Trailer – “Icons Among Us” (What Is Jazz?)

By combining rare archival stills, interviews with 75 jazz artists and live recordings culled from 25 hours of concerts, Icons Among Us is a dynamic and engaging document of many of the greatest jazz musicians of today. It contains interviews and performances from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane, Medeski Martin and [...]

Trailer – “B-Girl” (More Of The Same)

Haven’t we seen this before… over… and over… and over again…? *Groan*
The film will be out in January.

Diversions- The Today Show for Halloween

Trailer – Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married Too?” (Sequel)

Oh, the drama…  Entertainment Tonight aired an exclusive 45-second teaser of the sequel to Perry’s 2007 Why Did I Get Married? Of course, Mr Perry’s timing is impeccable, as I’m guessing it’ll play before Precious screenings this weekend. Brace yourselves for the drama below (the theme song to The Young And The Restless included) [...]

Don Cheadle – TV mogul

Thursday’s Variety is reporting that Don Cheadle is taking big moves to become a major TV producer. With his production company Crescendo, which he formed with his former managers Kay Liberman and Lenore Zerman, he has sealed a first look deal at NBC. (Maybe one of a handful who has this year with NBC siince [...]

Watch Now – Mo’Nique On Ellen

It must be opening week for Precious… Gabourey Sidibe was on Ellen recently as well…