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 ›
Forest Whitaker
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 ›
GIVEAWAY: win passes to screen ‘Black Nativity’ (Philly, PA)
MMT Family, do I have another giveaway for you! We’ve partnered with Allied-THA for your chance to screen Fox Searchlight’s Black Nativity , which has an all-star cast including Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson…. 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 ›
GIVEAWAY: win passes to screen Lee Daniels’ The Butler (Philly, PA)
MMT Family, you knew I was going to hook you up with this one right? Allied-THA has granted passes to screen The Weinstein Company’s “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” here in Philly, PA next Tuesday night (August 13). I know you’ve… 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 ›
