OLUALE KOSSOLO Reading Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon is a life altering experience. I do not know if you can read this cultural diamond and not be both wounded and wrapped in a healing salve at the same time. The narrative of Oluale Kossolo’s life known by the American Tongue as […]
When The Devil is a Client
We all remember Meryl Streep’s character from the delightful film, but that was suspended reality right? What do you do when such a character shows up in real life and has real world implications? I always say people show you who they are when times are hard and in business. […]
Open Letter to Tyrese Gibson
Bottom Line – Tyrese you owe women a sincere apology! Just to think this all started over dinner listening to a group of women tear down what they proudly called “#AintshitMen and said men are all stupid and will sleep with and marry damn near anything? Huh? I just […]
3% A Netflix Original
I binge watched the entire first season of 3% last weekend. What was most interesting for me is that for the first time in the search box, I actually put in the term “Netflix.” That means as a content provider, they have officially crossed over as a brand of entertainment […]
Luke Cage Netflix
The much anticipated Luke Cage has arrived! I am so geeked I do not even know where to begin and this project is so personal, you will have to forgive my bias. Disclaimer spoilers in review. First of all Twitter has been ablaze leading up to the air date and […]
Presenting Princess Shaw
I do not have enough thumbs to turn up for this film. It is a must see for music lovers, dreamers, people who believe in infinite possibility, and anyone who believes in the power of love. Disclaimer spoilers in review. I watched “Presenting Princess Shaw” on Netflix at work yesterday […]
Walking Dead Season 6 Finale Thoughts
With Season 7 Premier just days away I wanted to give some thoughts on how Season 6 Finale ended. I assure you this commentary has not been expressed in other reviews, and is a sure fire sign why diversity in the writing room matters. As I watched the final scene, […]
Fifty Shades of Grey – Through the Eyes of Friday Jones
I have not read the books and I am just seeing the movie for the first time in the privacy of my home over the Memorial Day Weekend. Not quite the way to honor our military… but ….moving on. I have heard so much about this film. I started a […]
SONY Email Leaks – Stink on a Global Level
So the SONY Email leak is the funniest unscripted read I have had in a long time (but now that I think about it, the last good read was Aramid Entertainment against Relativity, but wait Sony slate was part of that lawsuit too)! The humor of course is in its […]
The truth about “Little White Lie”
Words that come to mind from Lacey Schwart’s story: Inspiring, fearless, unapologetic. Great film that has universal truths that would appeal to a wide audience. Thank you Lacey for willing to be transparent and sharing your story. Support this indie doc – it is a good one! If you know […]