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Thomasena Farrar is a freelance writer and creator of the MusicMoviesThoughts website. She stays in the know about all things music and film. You can check her out on Twitter @musicfilmdiva or follow her online at www.musicmoviesthoughts.com.

• MMT Quick Review THE TRAITOR

  By Thomasena Farrar on February 14, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I must be honest, I spent approximately the first 30 minutes watching and re-watching the newly released THE TRAITOR at home, I was blessed to get a screener from Sony Pictures Classics, but it wasn’t because I was confused. The… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review of THE PHOTOGRAPH

  By Thomasena Farrar on February 13, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  In an age where it is still rare to see a big-screen romance depicting Black love – without tragedy like “Moonlight” or “If Beale Street Could Talk,” or comedy like “Jumping the Broom” or “Just Wright” – The Photograph is a… Read More ›

• MMT Minute Thoughts on REALITY QUEEN now streaming (various apps)

  By Thomasena Farrar on February 9, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  I checked out a screener this weekend for the new film REALITY QUEEN starring Julia Faye West as a fictional pseudo-diva named London Logo – who is self-absorbed (she sleeps with pillows adorned with her image), callous (she’s dismissive of… Read More ›

• VIDEO: watch the hit film TALITA at the official website

  By Thomasena Farrar on February 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy Tuesday MMT Fam! Our friends at Cranky Pants Productions are offering you the opportunity to watch the newly released TALITA, winner of 10 consecutive film festival awards, online for free – with a pay what you want donation requested… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: advance screening of THE PHOTOGRAPH on February 12 (Philly, PA)

  By Thomasena Farrar on February 3, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Happy Monday MMT Fam! We’ve acquired passes for the Philly advance screening of the highly anticipated romance THE PHOTOGRAPH, happening next week on Wednesday, February 12. Here’s the synopsis: When famed photographer Christina Eames unexpectedly dies, she leaves her estranged… Read More ›

• Focus Features and Regal Theaters Celebrate Black History Month with Free Screenings of HARRIET (various cities/locations)

  By Thomasena Farrar on January 31, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  In celebration of Black History Month, Focus Features and Regal have partnered to offer free screenings of HARRIET in 50 theatres around the United States on Tuesday, February 4, and Tuesday, February 11.  The film depicts the life of one of… Read More ›

• Celebrating the Culture: Black History Month Creative Arts Events in Philadelphia, PA (various dates)

  By Thomasena Farrar on January 30, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy Thursday MMT Fam! I know it’s been a minute, but I’m working diligently on a couple of creative projects – and hoping I’m able to share what they are soon! What I can share today are a few Black… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: advance screening passes for THE RHYTHM SECTION on January 28 (Philly, PA)

  By Thomasena Farrar on January 24, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  Happy Friday MMT Fam! We’re giving away passes for the Philly advance screening of the upcoming thriller THE RHYTHM SECTION starring Blake Lively and Jude Law. The screening will take place on Tuesday, January 28 in Center City. Here’s the… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review BAD BOYS FOR LIFE

  By Thomasena Farrar on January 18, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Most of us know the Inner Circle song and its catchy refrain: Bad boys, bad boys Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do When they come for you? Popularized even more by the 1995 original “Bad Boys,” and 2003’s sequel “Bad… Read More ›

• MMT Recommends: events celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. (Philly, PA area)

  By Thomasena Farrar on January 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy Thursday MMT Fam! In honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, some local venues are having family-friendly, free or low cost events to celebrate his life and give tribute. Take a look at the list below and… Read More ›