Spike Lee, Hurricane Katrina, Richard Wright, Life in America and Human Suffering: My Head is Spinnin’ . . .
Posted by Saucy Dame Dizzle on
August 17, 2006
” When Hurricane Katrina went through New Orleans or around it, I was in Venice, Italy at a film festival. It was a very painful experience to see my fellow American citizens, the majority of them African- Americans, in the dire situation they were in. And I was outraged with the slow response of the federal government. And every time I’m in Europe, any time something happens in the world involving African-Americans, journalists jump on me, like I’m the spokesperson for 45 million African-Americans, which I’m not. But many of them expressed their outrage too. And one interesting thing is that these European journalists were saying the images they were seeing looked like they were from a third world country, not the almighty United States of America. ” - Spike Lee
I respect Spike Lee a great deal and I believe he can tell our stories like no other. I know when I watch this film it is going to be 4 hours emotional turmoil. I am angry and disgruntled, straight up. I keep telling myself I need to calm down . . . lately I’ve been overwhelming myself with the trouble of the world. Some of these troubles aren’t personally mine, but it still feels that way.
Will Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness and My 45 Cents Thrown In For Good Measure.
Posted by Saucy Dame Dizzle on
August 1, 2006
Hey! Dig the trailer for Will Smiths new movie, ” In The Pursuit of Happyness”. It’s due to hit box offices near you this December. It looks like a winner. * two thumbs up*
Synopsis: The drama centers on Chris Gardner (Smith), a sporadically employed salesman who wins custody of his young son just as he is about to begin a stock brokerage intern program. America fell in love with the real life character, who was left jobless and homeless at age 30 due to a series of circumstances, and later found himself and his baby son living in a bathroom at a San Francisco train station. (source) — Heart warming storyline indeed. Very inspirational - Kinda coincides with one of my more recent posts and surely worth checking out. Will Smith is a class act and mighty fine actor.
However, the “Bitter Baby Momma” in me would like to say that it’s usually the woman doing everything within her means to raise her child . . . while the man is estranged [doing what the hell he pleases]. You know, it’s funny to me how people tend to lavish men, especially single fathers, with extra kudos and sympathy for taking care of their children. Like some how supporting the needs of his offspring is an automatic lifetime admission, to a coveted spot at the round-table for “Knights in Shining Armor”. He’s a HERO. Sir Lancelot is considered to be a “good man” by potential suitors and the community in general. Every time his name is mentioned someone makes sure to add with great emphasis, “He – takes – care - of – his - children. He’s a single Father, ya know?” - As if the clouds should spell out his name and blue-birds should sing on his shoulder every time he departs from home.
*Singing* You’re Gonna Loooove Me. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah . . .
Posted by Saucy Dame Dizzle on
July 14, 2006
With all out the hype surrounding Beyonces role in the soon to be classic film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Dreamgirls; who folks should really be keeping an eye on is Jennifer Hudson.
True, she has some big shoes to fill (no pun intended), taking on Jennifer Holidays role (Effie). But I’m thinking she’s the one to pull it off and become a SUPASTAR. Let’s hope so. Aint she just the cutest? Chi-town represent! I’d rather play the role of Effie and eat like a normal person, than go on a cereal diet like our girl Young Bey-Z. But that’s just my opinion.
Is Ya’ll Ready for the MIGHTY “O” ?
Posted by Saucy Dame Dizzle on
June 9, 2006
The first single for the Idlewild soundtrack, MIGHTY “O” is now availible for your audio pleasure, HERE. Check, check it oouuuut.
