Category Archives: Movies

Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women In Medicine

Posted on August 23, 2016 by rikyrah

http://www.blackfilm.com/read/2016/08/black-women-medicine-doc-hit-theaters-aug-26/?ct=t(Blavity_Daily_Newsletter_8_21_168_21_2016)&goal=0_b53d5e9f25-17be011ec2-206100893&mc_cid=17be011ec2&mc_eid=6ca89fc2f4 Source: Coming to theaters in New York (August 26 through September 1) and Los Angeles (September 2 through 8) is “Black Women in Medicine,” the first documentary to explore the history, contemporary issues and future possibilities of African American … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Barbara Streisand Week

Posted on March 7, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Barbara Streisand. Enjoy your week. Wiki:   Barbara Joan Streisand (known professionally as Barbra Streisand (pronounced /ˈstraɪsænd/), born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker. During a career … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Remembering Those Lost in 2016: Alan Rickman

Posted on January 23, 2016 by rikyrah

Alan Rickman, Watchable Villain in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Die Hard,’ Dies at 69 By DAVE ITZKOFF and KATIE ROGERS JAN. 14, 2016 Alan Rickman, the accomplished British stage actor who brought an erudite dignity to film roles like Hans Gruber, … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Remembering Those Lost in 2016: Robert Stigwood

Posted on January 22, 2016 by rikyrah

Not everyone involved in the Arts is in front of the camera. There are those behind the scenes that work to bring that talent to the world. Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees Manager and Film Producer, Dead at 81 Impresario also … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Remembering Those Lost in 2016: David Bowie

Posted on January 21, 2016 by rikyrah

How David Bowie Inspired—and Was Inspired by—Black Artists The iconic singer, who died of cancer Sunday, embraced the work of black artists and was an advocate for diversity in the entertainment industry. BY: MIKOL L. CLARKE AND ADRIAN LOVING Posted: … Continue reading →

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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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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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Monday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: American Graffitti

Posted on November 9, 2015 by rikyrah

American Graffiti is a 1973 American coming of age comedy-drama film directed and co-written by George Lucas starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Harrison Ford, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips and Wolfman Jack. Suzanne … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Classic Blues Week! | Bessie Smith

Posted on May 16, 2015 by rikyrah

Today’s featured blues artist is Bessie Smith. Be sure to catch the HBO Special tonight starring Queen Latifah, as the late, great Ms. Bessie Smith! Wiki: Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Sidney Poitier Week

Posted on April 26, 2015 by rikyrah

Celebrating Sidney Poitier Humanitarian and Civil Rights advocate. Sidney Poitier “predicts” Barack Obama (1967) Oprah’s Dinner of a Lifetime with Sidney Poitier (Part 1-4) August 12, 2009 President Barack Obama honors Sidney Poitier with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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