I am so happy to share that David Oyelowo’s directorial debut, THE WATER MAN, premieres today! It was one of my favorite films of 2020 and, after screening it last year at the Urbanworld Film Festival, I couldn’t wait until… Read More ›
David Oyelowo
GIVEAWAY: virtual screening of COME AWAY on Tuesday, November 10
Happy Thursday MMT Fam! I apologize for not posting a #ThingsToDoFromHome recommendation list this week, but it has been a busy one. Between working full-time, watching several screeners (I have 8 reviews started for this month and December) and interview… Read More ›
MMT Minute Thoughts on 2020 UrbanWorld screenings of THE WATER MAN and CHARM CITY KINGS
The 2020 Urbanworld Film Festival closed yesterday, after offering a plethora of new and upcoming shorts and films, and exclusive panels that provided insight from various casts and filmmakers since last Wednesday. Some of the highlights for me were watching… Read More ›
GIVEAWAY: advanced screening of A UNITED KINGDOM on Monday, February 13 (Philly, PA)
Happy Thursday MMT Fam! We’re giving away passes today to the Fox Searchlight film A UNITED KINGDOM, starring David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike, screening in Philly next Monday, February 13 in Center City. The movie tells the true story of… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review: “Queen of Katwe” by guest contributor Carolee Houser Dunn
I had the privilege of attending an advanced screening and post live simulcast q & a of QUEEN OF KATWE thanks to MMT. The film tells the story of Phiona Mutesi, a young lady from Katwe, Uganda who, along with other… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review: BLACK MASS AND CAPTIVE
Hey MMT Fam! I’m a little behind but wanted to give my quick opinions on two films I saw that both opened last Friday, BLACK MASS starring Johnny Depp and CAPTIVE starring David Oyelowo and Kate Mara. Both films are… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review of WAR ROOM
Happy Labor Day MMT family! This weekend, I finally made it out to see the now #1 movie in America – WAR ROOM – and I very much enjoyed it. It was on my schedule to see a week after… Read More ›
GIVEAWAY: advanced screening passes for SELMA and Q & A with director Ava DuVernay Tuesday, 12/16 (Phila, PA)
Here’s another Friday giveaway MMT family, but you better be quick (it’s a code) and be prepared – this is going to be a popular one! We’re giving away passes for the hot ticket next week – the advanced screening… Read More ›
A chat with ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’ co-star Yaya Alafia
Back in July, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Yaya Alafia, formerly DaCosta, whom faithful reality television viewers may remember as first runner-up from season 3 of America’s Next Top Model (2003). Since then, the… Read More ›
All Things Point To “Nowhere”: Middle Of Nowhere Debuts 10/12/12
What’s happening Music Movie Lovers! If you happen to live in my local area, one possible response might be “this dreary Monday, that’s what!” The sun did not shine much today here in Philly, but no worries it hasn’t dampened… Read More ›
