Category Archives: Movie Soundtracks

Open Thread | A Star Is Born

Posted on May 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Representation Matters. “[…] We knew it the moment we met her. She was the first person who walked through the door for this role and she set the bar so high. We saw hundreds of people, and no one surpassed … Continue reading →

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We Have Lost Two Legends : Loretta Lynn and Angela Lansbury

Posted on October 11, 2022 by rikyrah

Within a week, we have lost both of them. They got to live long lives and made their impression. Their bodies of work will be with us. RIP, two Grand Ladies…. One of Country Music… The other of film, tv … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Wakanda Forever

Posted on July 27, 2022 by rikyrah

I am a movie fanatic. Have been ever since I was a kid. There are two things that I miss most because of this pandemic. Going to the movies is one of them. I have held strong, but I might … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on August 7, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated, with family and friends. Jennifer Hudson was chosen by Ms. Franklin herself. The biopic- RESPECT – hits theaters August 13th.

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Open Thread | Want A Treat? Watch Sylvie’s Love

Posted on December 30, 2020 by rikyrah

  If you have some time, and want to watch a good movie, I will suggest Sylvie’s Love on Amazon Prime. It stars Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. I loved this movie. It was a relief. It was a joy. … Continue reading →

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PRINCE |Open Thread

Posted on April 23, 2016 by rikyrah

Have at it Family…. Sheila E., Prince Protege…. —————————————–

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Saturday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: House Party

Posted on November 14, 2015 by rikyrah

House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play of the popular hip hop duo Kid ‘n Play, and also stars Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, and B-Fine from Full Force, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: The Breakfast Club

Posted on November 13, 2015 by rikyrah

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes and starring Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, John Kapelos, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy. The storyline follows five teenagers, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Posted on November 12, 2015 by rikyrah

Times at Ridgemont High is a 1982 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written by Cameron Crowe, adapted from his 1981 book of the same name. As a freelance writer for Rolling Stone magazine, Crowe went undercover at Clairemont High School … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: Grease

Posted on November 11, 2015 by rikyrah

Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser and produced by Paramount Pictures.[2] It is based on Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs’ 1971 musical of the same name about two lovers in a 1950s high … Continue reading →

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