Supply and demand.
If there is a demand for foolishness, there is someone right there to supply it.
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This is a great documentary about the Nigerian movie industry. The two things that stuck out to me”
# Based on the documentary, Nigerians put a premium on making sure their story is told than the latest Hollywood-style special effects.
# The role churches play in the industry
# Money cults
Check out this documentary on Netflix.
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First it was theroot.com’s article about Blacks they would like to remove from Black history. Today, I bring you thebvx.com’s list of Black ads that drive us nuts.
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Like Ken Gibbs Jr., I am also very excited about the prospects of Google TV. But will it be a game changer for Black media? I do not think so.
Google TV is beyond simple video sharing. It will give people the chance to create their own video content and have it immediately accessible to [...]
In this episode, I chat with Fred Hatchett. He is the author of the book “Coming Apart At The Seams: Biblically Unravelling The Evils Of Greek Fraternities And Sororities”. You can find his website, along with a free downloadable copy of his book at dontgogreek.com.
Link to latest podcast here.
You can also hear it by clicking [...]
Outstanding Reality Series
• “American Idol 8″ (FOX)
• “America’s Next Top Model” (CW)
• “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC)
• “Extreme Makeover” (ABC)
• “Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo) (link)
Before someone gets mad, the ratings will always have the last word. In other words, if you are going to get mad, get mad at the people who have made [...]
“We just don’t want to see black pathology on screen,” says T. Denean Sharpley-Whiting, a professor of critical race studies and hip-hop at Vanderbilt University. “There’s clearly a segment of us that worries about what white people think.” (From a recent LA Times article on the reportedly mixed reactions to the movie “Precious” amongst Blacks.)
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My internet connection has been slow all day which explains why I am just now getting around to posting something.
Like many of you, I was shocked to hear the news about the passing of Michael Jackson. Instead of posting video montages of my favorite moments of MJ’s career, I decided to take a few [...]
Here’s your chance to check out, support and create buzz for new Black films. Today is the second day of the Hollywood Black Film festival and even if you cannot make it, check out the site.
The gallery below are just a few films that caught my attention.
1. Afia
Being a kid can be tricky. [...]
It is not the role of movie producers, advertisers, directors, etc. to set the morality tone for any race. That begins with “WE THE PEOPLE”.
As I have said many times before in the past, instead of marching against BET and calling for the heads of hip hop artists, how about taking the argument right to [...]
I was invited yesterday to attend blogger screening over at the home of Tavis Smiley. What did we screen? His first movie project “Stand“.
I am currently working on my full review that should be posted here on Wednesday. One of his assistants told me that I could get a phone interview with him this week, [...]
Also, forget about the Department of Education. Government isn’t big enough.
Quincy Jones urges national culture secretary to Cabinet
Artists behind effort to add post
Andrea Billups
washingtontimes.com
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones wants a Cabinet-level secretary of arts and culture post, and he and other artists think a hipper and pop-culture-savvier new president could finally make it happen.
“The next [...]
“One man is in critical condition after he and three others were stabbed at a party for the release of the Biggie Smalls biopic “Notorious” over the weekend.” (more…)
GREENSBORO – Police said someone was shot in the stomach after an argument on opening night of the movie Notorious B.I.G at the Grande 18 at Four [...]
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