Precious: Based on the novel by Sapphire (Review)

You’re 16 years old and pregnant for the second time by your Father. That line alone is enough to make anyone cringe. The movie Precious is difficult to put into words. Is it dark? Yes. Is it disturbing? Definitely! Is it another black girl in the hood exploitation film? Absolutely [...]

THE BLINDSIDE IS A MUST SEE HIT

In this age of Hope and Barack Obama, the movie The Blindside hits all the markers. Sandra Bullock got me to the theatre because her performances never disappoint. I was aware the movie was based on a true story but will admit I knew nothing of Michael Oher’s story, until now.
THE BACK STORY
In [...]

Michael Jackson – This Is it review

When “This is It” was being called a documentary film I didn’t know what to expect. Dictionary.com describes a documentary film as:
a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
Michael Jackson’s “This is It” was not a documentary at all. It was a rare opportunity for people (his [...]

I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF (Review)

I made a 10:30 a.m. brunch date with Tyler Perry yesterday. Actually, I went to see his 8th film, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself.”
Sitting in the my favorite spot, at the top middle of the theatre, under the projector, Icee and popcorn in hand, the movie opened with Taraji P. Henson [...]

Mike Tyson Documentary (Review)

Nomatter what you feel about Mike Tyson personally, and people seem to have very strong opinions and judgments when it comes to him, if you’re a fan, this is a must see film.
Being a past fan, I’ll admit I’d seen a lot of the footage they showed in the documentary. What pulled me [...]

Obsessed Movie Review (Beyonce Knowles)

When the trailers began running for the movie “Obsessed,” I immediately thought of past movies such as ”The Temp” and “Fatal Attraction.” I’ve said many times, Hollywood has no creativity. 
Obsessed was actually pretty good.  Beyonce definitely brought her A game to the role and I have to give her props because she was [...]

War Games 2 – The Dead Code

So I’m at the video store over the weekend because I wanted to see TD Jakes’ movie (Not Easily Broken) when I ran across War Games  2 – The Dead Code. I was a big fan of the classic 1983 War Games movie with Matthew Boderick and Ally Sheedy.  When I sat down to watch [...]

Taken Movie Review

 “If you are looking for ransom I can tell you right now I don’t have money – but what I do have are a very particular set of skills.  Skills I’ve acquired over a very long career.  Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you.   If you let my daughter go now that’ll [...]

Crips and Bloods -Made in America

Forget everything you think you know about the gang wars in South Central Los Angeles and across this country.

A gripping documentary like nothing you’ll ever see began screening in selected limited theaters in West Hollywood and Santa Monica last week.
This documentary is directed by award winning documentary film-maker Stacy Peralta and Executive [...]

Madea Goes to Jail – Movie Review

We had a family outing on Saturday and went to see Tyler’s newest release:  “Madea Goes to Jail.”  It’s been awhile since we’ve seen Madea on the big screen so the theatre was packed.  Tyler Perry did not disappoint.   For those who have seen the play,  the movie naturally is a little different.   Tyler Perry [...]