My DEAR DEAR FRIEND, MZB [twitter.com/quietasitskept FOLLOW HIM] is infamous for his taste in music and film. MZB knows what he likes and that's just how it is. NOT to say that he's close minded---because that's definitely not the case! Though our taste in music and film differ greatly, every now and then we find a common denominator. This weekend he mentioned that he purchased a film "A Good Day to be Black and Sexy"...I thought it would be something like "Nora's Hair Salon" or one of those BET type films. Not at all. I only caught the last three vignettes but I really enjoyed what I saw. Then upon further inspection of the DVD case I realized this movie went to Sundance in 2008! The movie is very tongue and cheek. It's Dennis Dortch's directorial debut! He really explored and dispelled common stereotypes while keeping everything authentic and in perspective. What I also liked was the fact that it was super sexy but not the least bit raunchy. The movie is awesome. THANKS MZB!
Synopsis of the Film: Writer/director/editor Dennis Dortch explores the subject of sexuality and relationships within the black community in this collection of six vignettes set in Los Angeles and designed to shatter stereotypes about black sexuality. From the woman determined to get hers first to the curious teenager who finds herself in a questionable situation and the boy who becomes stifled by interracial taboos, Dortch's film doesn't shy away from the more controversial aspects of contemporary sexuality. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
This weekend was pretty nifty. I watched a lot of movies that I'd been meaning to see. Hung out with friends. Went to the Mall. Had breakfunch on Sunday morning with my writing partner. Had dinner with my mom Sunday (today). Good Weekend.
Revolutionary Road: F*cking good movie. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet were mesmerizing in this film. It was intensely emotional and raw. When they fought I felt like one of their children, listening to them scream and destroy each other with tears welling in my eyes. It's the mainstream equivalent to Baby Boy set in the 1950's---sike. It's good as hell though.
The Secret Life of Bees: made me cry. twice. I don't cry. period. movies rarely make me cry. this one did. nuff said.
Doubt: Meryl Streep is Sister Aloysius Beauvier. It's Meryl Streep! She killed this part. VIOLA DAVIS owned this movie though, she was incredible.
Twilight: it was cool...didn't blow me away. i enjoyed it though.
This weekend I watched 3great movies: 1. Tsotsi 2. Gran Torino 3. No Country For Old Men
Tsotsi won the 2005 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This film is spectacular, it's a triumphant story of a redemption. Set in a Soweto slum, near Johannesburg, South Africa. Presley Chweneyagae, who played David/Tsotsi was phenomenal. He acts with his eyes. AMAZING. DIRECTED BY: Gavin Hood
Gran Torino was a huge surprise. I had some initial prejudices just because it was Eastwood and I don't particularly agree with some of his political affiliations, but I loved the film. He's one of the greats. The movie centers around this crotchety old guy and his relationship with his Asian immigrant neighbors. To be honest with you, it was almost a comedy because I couldn't stop laughing at the main character Walter (Eastwood). I can't wait till I'm older and I can say whatever I want and people just take it because I'm old. That will be an awesome day. DIRECTED BY: Clint Eastwood
No Country for Old Men was just plain grand. It was a contemporary western in a way. There was plenty of shooting, outlaws, a briefcase full of drug money and a slew of dead guys. The BEST scene in the movie is when Sugar encounters the desk clerk at the trailor park. HI-f'ing-LARIOUS! Check this one out. DIRECTED BY:Joel and Ethan Coen (The Coen Brothers)
Synopsis: "Its the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana. The newly-inaugurated mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, is only beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against crimes like noisy portable radio, graffiti and public drunkenness.
The Wackness centers upon a troubled high school student named Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck)a teenage pot dealer who forms a friendship with Dr. Jeffrey Squires (Ben Kingsley), a psychiatrist and kindred lost soul. When the doctor proposes Luke trade him weed for therapy sessions, the two begin to explore both New York City and their own depression.
Propelled by an exuberant hip hop score, The Wackness captures the spell of 1994--a time of pagers, not cell phones; a time when Tupac and Biggie were alive but Kurt Cobain had just died. Funny and moving, The Wackness is an offbeat tale of two lost souls stumbling towards maturity." [source: imdb.com]
The Wackness was written and directed by Jonathan Levine. I really like this one. The soundtrack is great, really took me back. Josh Peck is actually an actor, I pegged him as a run of the mill Nick kid. You know the type, decent when doing slap stick kids comedy but unable to transition to the big screen due to an overwhelming lack of skill, talent, and believability. I was totally wrong, he did his thing. I also enjoyed Mary-Kate Olsen's performance, she nailed it. Ben Kingsley, who played Squires was terrific. He (in a way) reminds me of my Dad which was cool.
Whenever people go on and on about a movie like it's the second coming I get a little annoyed. Mostly because half the time, the movie isn't that damn great. Arguably, 2008 was a good year in film. I mean The Dark Knight, Doubt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Seven Pounds etc. I only saw two of those but critics and audiences are raving about them so whatever. Slumdog Millionaire is one that people can't stop praising. Praising isn't quite strong enough, people have been riding the films proverbial nuts. Last night I watched Slumdog Millionaire. I'm about to saddle up because if me riding their nuts is the only way I can get you to watch this film then so be it. I'm riding. Set in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Slumdog Millionaire follows the protagonist's life journey and his relationship with his brother and the girl he loves--there's a lot more to it but I don't want to be a jackass and give too much away. GO.SEE.THIS.MOVIE.AS.SOON.AS.POSSIBLE. "It's REALLY F'ING GOOD!"
I reluctantly went to see this film with my cousin. This is definitely not some contrived or forced. Written & Directed by Darnell Martin it really capture all the vital elements needed to tell a real story. The stars of this film nailed it. This film has it all: music, emotional turmoil, substance abuse, racial discrimination, and the love. Columbus Short was a shocker. I really respect him as an actor, he played his role to bone. He brought Little Walter to life and his ability to evoke an emotional response from me let me know he had skills--that's not an easy thing to do. Jeffery Wright played legendary blues artist Muddy Waters. Muddy is a complicated man and Wright did a magnificent job. Beyonce Knowles played Etta James... I must admit I didn't think Knowles could do it. I must give her props for her growth as an actress. She did it great job. Check this movie out. It is the movie Dreamgirls wanted to be.
Honestly, I have no interest in watching drama unfold at a Catholic school in the Bronx. I want to see this movie because I'm a enormous fan of Meryl Streep's acting. She is divine. I mean let us take a look at some of her work: She-Devil, Angels in America, The Devil Wears Prada, Death Becomes Her (just to name a few). I just like to watch her work her magic.
For fans of the unrealistic, highly dramatic, yet sinfully delicious Sex & The City franchise there is good news, actually great news. "Queen Cougar" Kim Cattrall (who plays the sex goddess Samantha Jones) said she would be appearing in a second Sex And The City movie on Britain's The Paul O’Grady Show . No word on when though... [source]
Good movie. Really interesting adaption of the "vagina dentada" myth. I love the underlying themes that explore: abstinence only education, promise rings, sexuality, Christianity, purity, stereotypes, womens sexuality, asexuality and more. Though, the characters in the film represent extremes on one hand you have your bible tottin', promise ring wielding, children of God and on the other you have your drug abusing, violent, goth, promiscuous sluts (as Jordin Sparks would put it). Overall it was great, which is strange because I'm not an avid fan of castration. Check it out.
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