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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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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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Saturday Open Thread-Denzel Washington Week

Posted on January 24, 2015 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. And that you have enjoyed this week with Denzel.  

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Friday Open Thread – Denzel Washington Week

Posted on January 23, 2015 by rikyrah

We continue our Denzel week.  

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Thursday Open Thread- Denzel Washington Week

Posted on January 22, 2015 by rikyrah

Denzel week continues. Denzel in his award winning roles.

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Wednesday Open Thread- Denzel Washington Week

Posted on January 21, 2015 by rikyrah

Denzel and his family. Personal life[edit] On June 25, 1983, Washington married Pauletta Pearson, whom he met on the set of his first screen work, the television film Wilma. The couple have four children: John David (b. July 28, 1984), … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread-Denzel Washington Week

Posted on January 20, 2015 by rikyrah

More with Denzel Washington. 2000s[edit] In 2000, Washington appeared in the Disney film Remember the Titans which grossed over $100 million in the U.S.[18] When Washington won a Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Dramatic Movie in 2000, … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread- Denzel Washington Week

Posted on January 19, 2015 by rikyrah

I thought we could spend this week with Denzel Washington. Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor and filmmaker. Washington has received much critical acclaim for his film work since the 1990s, including his portrayals … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread |Black Oscar Nominees

Posted on February 2, 2014 by rikyrah

We conclude this week of Black Oscar Nominees with the Blacks Nominated for 2013. Best Picture: 12 Years A Slave Best Director: Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave

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Saturday Open Thread | Black Oscar Nominees

Posted on February 1, 2014 by rikyrah

We continue our look at Black Oscar Nominees. Today, we’ll look at Best Actor Nominees.   Best Actor in a Leading Role Year Name Film Role Status 1958 Sidney Poitier The Defiant Ones Noah Cullen Nominated 1963 Sidney Poitier Lilies … Continue reading →

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