OZ

I'm now watching the fourth season of OZ. This is the second time for that one. It's quite good as I lead up to the last season. I just hope the 5th season goes out properly if there isn't a sixth season. Last night I watched Reindeer Games. Just so happened it was one of the films I brought with me from my last visit to NOLA. As soon as I finish OZ I think I'll do an animated fest. I have lots of Disney stuff. They are my favorite. I hope to buy a few new movies next week or maybe a series or two. I'm debating on the 20th anniversary of Oprah DVD. If the price comes down or if I can find a used copy. Time for a visit to Waterloo. I want to add Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy and I think I want Kung Fu Hustle. There is a Hip Hop movie that looks like fun. There is a film called The Trial with Anthony Perkins and Orsen Wells at Half Price Books. I'll make up my mind. Don't want to get too many DVDs that aren't on my list. I've also been thinking about finally getting a DVD recorder. I have several movies that don't seem as if they will ever make it to DVD. Mahogany with Diana Ross and Anthony Perkins, Cruising with Al Pacino, Sparkle with Irene Cara and Phillip Michael Thomas, Class of 1984 with Perry King and Michael Fox before he was Michael J. Fox, and Making Love with Harry Hamlin, Kate Jackson and Michael Ontkean. Just to name a few.

Film recommendations

Are you looking for some films to get you throught the holidays? Here is a list of some of my favorite holiday films. The Wizard of OZ, I usually watch this one around Thanksgiving. When I was younger they would televise it around that time. Toy Story, Monster's Inc, Jingle all the way, A Christmas Story, A chance of snow, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer, Reindeer Games and Die Hard. This is only a few of my favs. This year I'll have to find some new holiday films as the majority of my collection remains in NOLA. Soon I'll be reunited with it. I'm gonna buy myself some cases that I can transport my films where ever I'll be for long periods of time. I can keep myself occupied. LOL. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.

Let's do it again

I like movies, no I take that back, I love movies. I watch movies often. At least one a day. I recently watched Sahara for the 2nd time and I watched The Wedding Planner for the 6th time. JLO and Mathew Maconaghey are great. I've been watching the HBO series OZ. Each time I get a new season I start from the beginning. I think this is some of the best writing ever. In my opinion its better than the Sopranos and Six feet under. It's gritty, a bit edgy, wild and always entertaining. After I finish OZ I'll do Miami Vice and then Dallas. I'll probably go back to Johnny Quest and Friends. I have the first season of GoodTimes and a few episodes of ER. I'm thinking about getting the series 1st and Ten. The price is right and I do like some of the stars attached to the series. I'll let you know. The 20th anniversary of Oprah seems like a good DVD to have, I'll wait for the price to come down, but the proceeds to benefit charity. I'll think about it. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.

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I mean to say the fifth season. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.

Manic

Experimental films are always interesting. It's sort of a hit or miss on both sides. For the film maker and for the audience. There have been many films that have challenged its actors and viewers. How many of you remember Time Code. It was a film that was made as events actually happened in real time or close to it. The camera followed four main characters all at the same time. The screen was split in four. The viewer tends to watch where the action is. Just like with television. You flip the channels until something catches your eye. Manic is shot as if it were a documentary, but it has more of an actors workshop appeal. It's as if the actors were doing improv as well as the camera men. I picked up this film because it stars Don Cheadle as a drug counselor who seems to be battling his own addictions. The film has moments, but it is violent. It brings us into a gritty side of abuse on many levels. The anger that young kids feel and pass on to one another. This is not a film for everyone, but give it a look see if you really enjoy film and want to see something different.

Tuskegee Airmen - I picked this film up because the price was right and it's a piece of history I wanted to add to my collection. The only person I knew who served in any of the World wars passed and I didn't get a chance to get a full comprehension of his experiences. He was a decorated veteran, but we didn't discuss it much when I was younger. I can only imagine what my male relatives experienced during this time despite the fact that they were good at what they did. The color of their skin was still a major obstacle for them. The fact that black men no matter how educated they are, either with or without degrees, they have to fight and continue to fight. No one can understand how someone can get ahead if they are deemed to be inferior. I just over look a lot of things, but some of my associates treat me like that even though they may not even realize what they are doing. I just play by my rules. The film stars an incredible cast of the A list of young black actors in Hollywood. Laurence Fishburne, Allen Payne, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Courtney B. Vance, Mehki Pfiefer and Andre Braugher. The film reiterates the legacy that most black men with any education must become the ambassadors for their race. It's a heavy burden, but someone has to do it. Check out this film as well as Joe and Max and Miss Evers' Boys. All incredible works of art. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.

Mos Def

Every now and then I'll see a movie that I've never heard of. That's possible, there are so many films being made that go straight to the video stores or don't get distribution. Since I don't read the movie magazines much or attend the film festivals I just have to see what's out on the shelves or rely on info from the movie clubs. Civil Brand was a film I saw on the shelves some time last year. I was interested in it because Mos Def appears in the film. Mos Def is a rapper with a social message turned actor. He has appeared in such films as Brown Sugar, The Woodsman, Something the Lord has made and The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I hope to add that one to my collection soon. In the film Civil Brand, Mos plays a correctional officer who is working his way through college to get a degree in law. It's a small role, but he certainly has a screen presence. The film stars Lisaraye, who finally gives a good performance. She has a look, but her acting wasn't all that in previous films. I was surprised to see Lark Voohries in the film. She appeared on the morning television series, Saved by the Bell. She's quite good in this one playing a good girl role. Monica Calhoun, N'Bushe Wright, MC Lyte, Tichina Arnold, Da Brat and Clifton Powell round out this great ensemble of black actors. It's a prison film that is done well. Give it a look see when you can find it. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.

Movies, movies and more movies

I've watched many movies just to pass the time, but nothing that made a great impact. During Halloween I did get to watch the classic of all horror films, Halloween with Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasance. It's the one film that was able to scare me even as an adult. I watched Wishmaster and Wishmaster II, I don't know why I put myself through that, but I do like movies. The special effects were ok. The acting a bit over the top. There's blood, guts and gore. If you're not a fan of horror films, stay away from these. I'll begin watching the TV series Dallas and then move on to Oz. I'll be starting from the beginning of Oz and watching all 5 seasons. I only have seasons one and two of Dallas. It'll be fun. I was crazy about Victoria Principle and Charlene Tilton. Dallas changed the face of night time TV, introducing men to the world of soap operas if they hadn't already discovered it when they had to stay home on occasion. I have quite a few movies to check out that I have not seen. There was one great film that I saw, the story of Boxing great, Joe Lewis, the Brown Bomber. The film is called Joe and Max about the fights between him and Max Schmeling. Leonard Roberts of Drumline fame plays Joe Louis and Til Schweiger plays Max. The film is from the director that brought us Hoop Dreams. It's a very interesting film that I highly recommend if you can find it. I'm stumbling across some great films to add to my collection. Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind.