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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 Instagram and Twitter @musicfilmdiva or follow her online at www.musicmoviesthoughts.com.

• A Quick Review of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

  By Thomasena Farrar on November 22, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  What’s new MMT family?  I was so excited to screen the Lionsgate film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire earlier this week, and oh was it worth it!  Now let me first say that I have read NONE of the books, and because… Read More ›

• THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY: a quick review and interview with writer/director Malcolm D. Lee

  By Thomasena Farrar on November 15, 2013 • ( 17 )

  What’s new family?  I’ve been waiting a bit to let you know my thoughts about The Best Man Holiday, the follow-up to 1999 hit film The Best Man.  Now let me preface my statements with this: I am that person that… Read More ›

• A Quick Review of ’12 Years A Slave’

  By Thomasena Farrar on October 27, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  What’s new MMT family?  Well, last week I screened the critically acclaimed Steve McQueen directed vehicle 12 Years A Slave, and I agree completely that the hype is well deserved. Because the film has been the center of much discussion… Read More ›

• A Quick Review of ‘CARRIE’

  By Thomasena Farrar on October 19, 2013 • ( 4 )

  

  Hey there MMT family!  How’s everyone enjoying the weekend?  For those who enjoy horror/thrillers, you may have been anticipating the remake of CARRIE, which opened nationwide on Friday, 10/18.  I screened this film last week and, as a fan of… Read More ›

• A Quick Review of ‘Captain Phillips’

  By Thomasena Farrar on October 12, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Hey there MMT family!  I want to first apologize for not posting last week.  My family and I are dealing with a chronically ill relative, and that has been very taxing.  I’ve still been posting a bit more frequently on… Read More ›

• A quick review of ‘Baggage Claim’

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 27, 2013 • ( 5 )

  What’s up MMT family?  It has been a busy week for me, but I took a break on Tuesday night and went to screen the romantic comedy “Baggage Claim,” the new Fox Searchlight film written and directed by playwright, author… Read More ›

• The ‘Life Celebration’ of radio legend and activist E. Steven Collins

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 23, 2013 • ( 4 )

  

  The last day of summer here in Philadelphia was bittersweet.  With a picturesque sky ushering in the end of the season, hundreds gathered inside of Sharon Baptist church as Radio One hosted a memorial service to celebrate the life of… Read More ›

• Celebrate the memory of radio legend and civic activist E. Steven Collins

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 18, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Join Old School 100.3, Praise 103.9, Hot 107.9, and the City of Philadelphia as they proclaim Saturday, September 21 “E. Steven Collins Day.” See details above or go to OldSchool1003.com for more information by clicking on flyer. On Monday, September… Read More ›

• Happy 2nd Anniversary MusicMoviesThoughts!

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 4, 2013 • ( 3 )

  

  Guess what MMT family?  The site is two years old today!  I am so elated, for several reasons. First, I am still coming down off my birthday celebration high from last week (and yes, I saw that staff takeover post!)…. Read More ›

• Thomasena sings her 40th tune with a DVD giveaway!

  By Thomasena Farrar on August 28, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Pssst!  While she’s focused on other things, MMT staffers are taking over the site to let you guys know that Thomasena is celebrating her 40th birthday this Wednesday, August 28!  She’s busy planning a karaoke celebration and enjoying her vacation,… Read More ›