The decision by the creators of the popular American animated series Simpson came after growing pressure on the entertainment industry, which should ideally “provide more opportunities for ‘non-white’ artists.” The idea of Black Lives Matter, revived after the death of African-American George Floyd, also affected audiovisual works on television and streaming services. These include the […]… Continue reading There was also the Simpsons. White actors will no longer court ethnic characters — Archyde
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Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) — mondomovies
It is real. It’s just deceiving to the eye, that’s all. On 30 September 1975 to commemorate James Dean’s death, the former members of The Disciples of James Dean gather in the small Texas town at the Woolworth’s store where twenty years earlier they formed a fan club after Giant was filming in the nearby […]… Continue reading Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) — mondomovies
Marilyn Declassified — Ossurworld’s Irreverence, Irony, Insouciance & Iconoclasm
DATELINE: Patsy Monroe? In a new documentary called Marilyn Monroe Declassified, director and writer Paul Davids in 2016 tackled the thorny subject of the probable suicide (its official designation) almost 60 years later. He takes much archival footage and tries to find rare insights to give a background in his premise that it was more […]… Continue reading Marilyn Declassified — Ossurworld’s Irreverence, Irony, Insouciance & Iconoclasm
Black Lives Matter Film & TV List Pt. 1 — Lindsay and Aakanksha’s Media Matinee
This article is the first in a two-part series. These are Lindsay‘s picks. Media is one of the best ways to connect with others, by learning about their experiences and struggles. It is imperative that we empathize with and learn about Black communities, and then turn that knowledge into support and action. I have been […]… Continue reading Black Lives Matter Film & TV List Pt. 1 — Lindsay and Aakanksha’s Media Matinee
If Bruce Lee Was a Superhero, Then Be Water is His Essential Origin Story — Cinemacy
We all know Bruce Lee “the legend”; but the new documentary Be Water succeeds in telling the story of the man who would be immortalized as philosopher king, Kung Fu master, and Hollywood legend by showing his biggest battle: a lifelong fight for racial identity and acceptance. When we think of Bruce Lee, the first… Continue reading If Bruce Lee Was a Superhero, Then Be Water is His Essential Origin Story — Cinemacy
How LeBron James has become a leading voice for social justice in a racially divided nation — Queenie’s Blog , LLC
For some, in the ongoing debate about the greatest basketball player of all time, LeBron James only enhances his case through his activism off the court. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has used his platform to speak out on political and social issues and recently helped form “More Than a Vote,” a group dedicated to […]… Continue reading How LeBron James has become a leading voice for social justice in a racially divided nation — Queenie’s Blog , LLC
Biden campaign releases two new ads focused on the Black community — News
Marianna Sotomayor1d ago / 5:18 PM UTCWASHINGTON — The Biden campaign released two new digital ads focused on the Black community as a part of their $15 million, five-week ad buy in battleground states. The campaign started to run these digital ads on Juneteenth as well as radio and print advertisements as part of their “mid-six…… Continue reading Biden campaign releases two new ads focused on the Black community — News
Louis Armstrong Feature Doc Snapped Up by France’s MK2 Films (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
MK2 Films (“Maria By Callas,” “Portrait of A Lady On Fire”) has come on board “Louis Armstrong: The Cause of Happiness,” a feature documentary exploring the many faces of the jazz music icon, and set against the backdrop of the social, cultural and political milestones of U.S. 20th century history. Now in pre-production, “Louis Armstrong: […]… Continue reading Louis Armstrong Feature Doc Snapped Up by France’s MK2 Films (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Black Lives Matter: Materials to support the cause and educate yourself. — The Rollercoaster Life
After my previous blog post, I figured it would not make much sense for me to suggest educating yourself and understanding how to support the cause for a change if I did not show you how. So these are few of my suggestions of what you can do to help and sources to educate yourself. […]… Continue reading Black Lives Matter: Materials to support the cause and educate yourself. — The Rollercoaster Life
The Ghost of Peter Sellers — Louis Proyect: The Unrepentant Marxist
Peter Medak is an 82-year old director who went through the harrowing experience of working with Peter Sellers in a comedy titled “Ghost in the Noonday Sun” in 1974. Like Ishmael quoting Job in the final page of “Moby Dick”, his latest film about this fiasco could have ended with the same words rolling across […]… Continue reading The Ghost of Peter Sellers — Louis Proyect: The Unrepentant Marxist