(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of entertainment and media, understanding the cultural origins and identities of public figures can offer valuable insights into their influence and persona. DJ Akademiks, born Livingston Allen, is a notable example whose Jamaican roots are pivotal to comprehending not only his personal identity but also his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (**) Telling someone “You have nothing between your ears,” isn’t a compliment. Telling a filmmaker and screenwriter “You have nothing between the action scenes,” also isn’t a compliment. Read on… The trailers for The Fall Guy look exciting and certainly the premise has great potential. The stuntman Cole Seavers (Ryan Gosling, Barbie) ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (**) Is there a point to remaking an older movie if you aren’t going to make it better? Or is it just an easy way out for filmmakers adverse to creating something new? Director/producer Doug Liman has an impressive filmography that’s marked by innovative films that started their own ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (**) Godzilla and King Kong use to have a beef. Now that they’ve kissed and made up, there’s no real meat in this generic big creature smackdown. Also, any production involving Godzilla or Kong now stands in the shadow of the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. There’s no excuses anymore. If ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (**1/2) Watching people beg and fight for equal access and dignity is sobering. But that’s what happened in the ‘50s before the anger and upheaval of the ‘60s civil rights movements. Gaining equality wasn’t easy back then. Life in small town Del Rio, Texas in 1955 is a microcosm ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It’s been just about a week since Future and Metro Boomin’s follow-up to We Don’t Trust You—We Still Don’t Trust You—dropped. The two albums—released less than a month between each other—saw noticeable differences in approach between the two while featuring a few talents who had a bone to pick ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (***) Sometimes, three’s a crowd. Sometimes, not. Especially when a very desirable female tennis star enjoys making two male tennis players compete for her affection. “Whoever wins, gets my number.” They’ve known each other since the early 2000s. As a teenager, Tashi Duncan (Zendaya, Dune), was once the queen of the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Wilmington, NC – 3 Chambers, a media company and festival that puts a spotlight on hip-hop, martial arts, and anime, will host the Wilmington, NC premiere of the award-winning documentary ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE on Friday, April 26 at Jengo’s Playhouse. This screening is part of Severin Films ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In this month of remembering, reading and raising up the work and life of August Wilson (April 27, 1945-October 2, 2005), arguably the most successful and celebrated playwright in U.S. history, I reach back in the practice of sankofa to retrieve and bring forth again some essential elements of his artistic ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As to the double murder case against O.J. Simpson, there was so much evidence that his guilt was obvious. This evidence included, but was not limited to, blood at the crime scene and on and in Simpson’s white Bronco; a bloody glove found at the crime scene and a ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Country music, often stereotyped as a predominantly white genre, has seen a remarkable diversification in recent years. A new wave of Black country singers has been breaking stereotypes and enriching the genre with their unique styles and perspectives. These artists are not only challenging the norms but are also ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The history of rock and roll is deeply intertwined with the creative expressions of African American musicians. These artists not only pioneered the genre but also shaped its evolution with their distinctive styles and profound influence. This article explores some of the seminal black rock and roll artists who ...