The upcoming Pixar Animation Studios’ film SOUL is visually stunning. It is the first animated film by the studio to feature a Black protagonist and a predominantly Black animated cast. It’s musically based, has decent messaging, and it has wonderful… Read More ›
Jamie Foxx
MMT Quick Review of PROJECT POWER and AAFCA Roundtable with Jamie Foxx and Dominique Fishback
“No one man should have all that power The clock’s ticking’, I just count the hours Stop tripping’, I’m tripping’ off the power (21st century schizoid man)” Kanye West, POWER What do you think your superpower is? How would it… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review of JUST MERCY
In today’s social climate, there are some films that truly are required viewing not for the entertainment value, but as validation of the racial inequality and disparities that still exist in various forms – especially mass incarceration and the death… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review: BABY DRIVER by contributor Darryl King
Every once in a while, a film comes along that is so original and fresh, with situations and characters painted with such vibrant colors and context, that you fall in love with movies again. Inundated with superhero movies, shared universes,… Read More ›
MMT alternatives for those planning to NOT watch The Oscars and why I’m tuning in
Happy Sunday MMT Fam! Unless you’ve been boycotting television, or living under a rock, you are aware of this year’s Academy Award controversy and its subsequent social media hashtag, #OscarsSoWhite. There are pretty much three camps with respect to viewing… Read More ›
My dream casting for NBC’s ‘The Wiz: Live TV Musical’
What’s new MMT Family? So, NBC threw me for a loop with its March 30 announcement that THE WIZ would be its next live TV musical to air – with a date given of Dec. 3. “The Wiz” is an… Read More ›
MMT Quick Review of ANNIE
Happy Saturday MMT Family! I wanted to have this one up last night, because you know I have been anticipating this Annie remake for quite some time. Unlike many of the people whose critiques I’ve glimpsed, I highly enjoyed this version… Read More ›
A Quick Review of ‘Rio 2’ and chat with director Carlos Saldanha
What’s new MMT family? Get the kiddies ready, because opening this weekend in theaters nationwide is Rio 2, the sequel to the hit animated blockbuster, which features the voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Andy Garcia, Jamie Foxx, Will.I.Am, Tracy… Read More ›
MusicMovieThoughts Quick Picks 6/29/13
Hey Music Movie family! I’ll admit it’s been a bit since the last post, so I have a few recommendations for you this time around! I want to start by first saying congrats to all the contest winners from this… Read More ›
A Quick Review of Les Miserables and Django Unchained
Merry Christmas Music Movie Family! I pray that your holiday is filled with good people, good music, and great food! Are you headed to the movies today to see either of the major films opening that are being lauded, à… Read More ›