Happy Friday MMT Fam! MMT has acquired sneak preview passes for EPIX’s new series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, premiering on EPIX September 29th. The series recounts the true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Academy Award®-winner Forest Whitaker), who in… Read More ›
Forest Whitaker
MMT Quick Review of ‘SOUTHPAW’
Happy Thursday MMT Family! I screened the new Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) film SOUTHPAW last week and I don’t know how I’m going to get through this quick review with no spoilers – but I’m committed, so I’ll… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review: DOPE
Happy Friday MMT Family! I am so excited to finally write about Open Road films’ DOPE – which so far is my absolute favorite film of 2015! If you’ve heard anything about it, I highly doubt that it was bad as… Read More ›
GIVEAWAY: advanced screening for DOPE on Tuesday, June 16 (Philly, PA)
Happy Sunday MMT Family! If you didn’t get a chance to screen DOPE last time around, here’s a second chance at it – but you’ve got to be quick! We’ve been given additional passes for the screening happening this Tuesday, June… Read More ›
A Quick Review of Black Nativity
Happy Thanksgiving MMT Family! Also wishing a happy holiday to those celebrating Hanukkah! I am very thankful always for family, friends and faith, and for the exciting interviews and movie screenings I’ve been able to experience this past year. I… Read More ›
Lee Daniels’ The Butler: a quick review and discussion with Lee Daniels and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Back in July I had the distinct privilege of sitting at a round-table interview with Academy Award nominated director Lee Daniels (Precious, Monster’s Ball) and Academy Award winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr (Jerry Maguire, Red Tails), who were in town… 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 ›
FRUITVALE STATION: a review and Q & A with writer/director Ryan Coogler
I can remember, back in January of 2009, starting the New Year as many do with new goals set, new expectations for myself, and the feeling of a fresh start. Then several days later, I was one of many persons… Read More ›