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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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Open Thread | Remembering Diahann Carroll, the Legend

Posted on October 7, 2019 by rikyrah

Legend…trailblazer Diahann Carroll passed away last week at the age of 84.   Ms. Carroll was a legend. She was stunning, beautiful, graceful to the very end. Her two roles that will forever be close to my heart were Marianne … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on March 3, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Enjoy this weekend with family and friends. I’m going to highlight a movie that will be out next Friday, A Wrinkle In Time. I am looking forward to seeing it with Peanut. Seeing Ms. DuVernay’s multicultural vision. How … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Countdown to Wakanda

Posted on February 5, 2018 by rikyrah

I can’t even express how excited I am for Black Panther. I have my own Countdown Clock. It’s ELEVEN DAYS UNTIL WAKANDA! 2/16/2018 Do You Have Your Tickets? ICYMI, The Black Panther Premiere was last week. To say that it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on July 29, 2017 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Some entertainment for you. In the theaters now: This is hilarious Upcoming movies:

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Monday Open Thread | Black Excellence at the Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2017 by rikyrah

The Oscars just happened…and there was some Black Magic.   Mahershala Ali won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Moonlight.   Viola Davis won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fences. @THR Viola Davis: “I became an artist … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | 2017 Oscar Nominated: Fences

Posted on February 8, 2017 by rikyrah

Fences, based on August Wilson’s play, and directed by Denzel Washington, is up for 4 Academy Awards: Best Picture Best Actor: Denzel Washington Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis Best Writing Adapted Screenplay: August Wilson

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Tuesday Open Thread | 2017 Oscar Nominated : Moonlight

Posted on February 7, 2017 by rikyrah

Moonlight is the little movie that could. About a year and a half ago, the only people talking about Moonlight were Black film geeks. I heard about it from Shadow and Act. I haven’t seen Moonlight, but everyone that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Entertainment for the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2016 by rikyrah

As you are enjoying family and friends, if you want to go out and be entertained and educated, there are two films that you should put at the top of your list: Hidden Figures- the untold story of the Black … Continue reading →

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