Film
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Stars As ‘Hercules’ (Trailer)
March 28, 2014
“Who are you… Are you a legend, or are you the truth…?!!”
Finally… The Rock (Dwayne Johnson)… has come back… to the big screen (on July 25, 2014)!
Based on Radical Comics’ Hercules by Steve Moore, this ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth, HERCULES. The epic action film also stars Golden Globe Winner Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan and Academy Award®-nominee John Hurt.
– Machinima ETC
A Brett Ratner (who brought us the ‘Rush Hour’ movies and some dope music vids back in the day) film.
Edge of Tomorrow (Trailer)
March 27, 2014
What is it with Tom Cruise and war (Top Gun)? And aliens f#cking with his world (War of the Worlds)? And him taking the fight to them (Oblivion)? And don’t they almost always seem to slip a sexy partner in there for the fellas to oogle between the flights, fights and explosions? Man, no more questions. And no question that this trailer… right here… will have you ready for “Edge of Tomorrow” to hit screens today!
Get killed and come back for more war? That’s some video game sh!t… ha!
X-Men: Days of Future Past (Trailer)
March 26, 2014
Professor X (Patrick Stewart) gets to meet young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) in this one. That’d be enough, right? But the trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past is LOADED with story and character to spare… Wolverine traveling back in time, sort of introducing the modern era X-Men to the sequel’s (1960s-era set of X-Men: First Class) people. Young Mystique, young Magneto, seasoned Magneto … and Storm (yeah, Halle is on board). Director Bryan Singer is bringing it – May 23, 2014.
Oh, and remember Trask Industries’ commercial that we posted a good while back? Yessir… WE HAVE SENTINELS IN THIS MOVIE!! Watch the trailer.
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Nat King Cole Documentary: Afraid of the Dark (Trailer)
March 24, 2014
“Not only was the world ready for his music, it was ready for his color.”
Talk about ‘Afraid of the Dark’ (didn’t we just post another documentary trailer with that title?). Nat King Cole was a bold brother on TV while the KKK was running wild. Mr. “Unforgettable” was making American classic music even with that kind of racism, fear and loathing as a backdrop. Bold. Easy to see why those determined to hate were afraid. Watch the above trailer; teasing what promises to be a great film documenting Cole’s life and times with footage and commentary from those who knew, admired and loved the legend.
On My Own (Documentary Trailer)
March 18, 2014
Family. It’s time for a serious discussion about the state of the family. Little Harriet Productions’ film “On My Own” provides an excellent start point – documenting the Black family institution pre-slavery (U.S.), the impact of slavery on our families, the impact of mother’s “going it alone” as single parents, the role of fathers… Coming from many sides of the debate, including the good D.A.D.’s who want to be the backbone for their families and children. This necessary documentary debuts on-screen April 12, 2014. Watch the trailer above.
‘Afraid Of Dark’ Documentary Examines the Fear Of Black Men (Trailer)
March 15, 2014
What. What. WHAT is it about the brother man that is so striking (good) that it strikes fear (NOT good) in the heart of the other man? It’s high time we open discussion and shut this problem down. Before it gets Because it’s already deadly serious!
This is the official film trailer for, “Afraid of Dark,” new documentary by Mya B. This film goes on a quest to answer, “Why are people afraid of Black men?’ by analyzing certain stereotypes and how Black men view themselves.
James Brown Biopic: ‘Get On Up’ (Trailer)
March 15, 2014
Augusta’s (Georgia, USA) own… hardworking… Mr. Dynamite… James Brown! This movie trailer is teasing a big screen event fitting for a larger than life character. Chadwick Boseman stars as James Brown leading an ensemble cast that also includes the beautiful & vocally superior Jill Scott. The film is directed by Tate Taylor (who brought us ‘The Help’). Producer credit to Brian Grazer and Mick Jagger (yeah). Check it out now… please …please …please!
REWIND: JAMES BROWN KNEW HOW THE WORLD WORKED (VIDEO)
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Stones Throw Records’ “Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton†Documentary (Trailer)
March 12, 2014
Over the past two decades, the tiny alt hip-hop label Stones Throw Records has grown to establish itself as one of the most influential and talented record labels in the industry, boasting a roster that features Madlib, MF Doom, J Dilla, Dam-Funk, Aloe Blacc, and more.
Check out the “Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton” trailer for the film documenting STR with comments from Kanye West, Common, and more.
Beyond The Trial: T.I. Documentary (Video)
March 11, 2014
Embedded in-your-face film perspective of T.I. and the crew on tour. Brought to you and narrated by BI The Camera Guy.
Jamie Foxx Stars in ‘Annie’ Movie Remake (Trailer)
March 11, 2014
Something about it when actors who play dark characters flip and do warmer, heartfelt roles… Jamie “Django” Foxx and Bobby “Gyp Rosetti” Cannavale (formerly of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire) are in the ensemble cast of a remake of a family movie classic – “Annie.” Good stuff for the silver screen coming this Christmas.
Unsung Hollywood: Pam Grier (Video)
March 9, 2014
TV One’s Unsung has given birth to a spinoff: Unsung Hollywood. And it’s off to a strong start! Many folks would fight to put Pam Grier on a Black Hollywood Mount Rushmore if we had one. But her full props have been yet to come… until now.
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Transformers: Age Of Extinction (Official Trailer)
March 6, 2014
After a couple of shorter trailers leading up to the Super Bowl, director Michael Bay & the makers of the fourth installment of the Transformers films give us more of the premise & of what we can expect when the new sequel hits theaters this summer. After viewing this trailer it appears this could be the darkest sequel of the Transformers movies that have up to this point grossed close to $3 billion dollars worldwide. Not only does the film appear to be grittier, but the fans will not find former lead actor Shia LaBeouf in the lead role in this one although producers have easily found a suitable replacement.
Mark Wahlberg plays a struggling mechanic trying to make ends meet to support his family when he makes a discovery in search for scrap auto parts. It turns out that one of the beat up vehicles he finds turns out to be Optimus Prime. There’s not much else given away in the storyline between the Autobots, Decepticons, & the adversarial government forces but from the trailer it’s clear the popular ‘Dinobots’ from the cartoon series will surface in the film. I’m looking forward to it when the film hits theaters June 27th.
9th Wonder At Harvard: “The Hip-Hop Fellow” (Trailer)
March 6, 2014
Slated for release next month, “The Hip-Hop Fellow” is a feature-length film documenting super-producer 9th Wonder’s time as a Harvard University professor, teaching “The Breaks†to a bunch of students of the Cambridge (Massachusetts) institution. 9th Wonder’s contribution is an awesome complement to Harvard’s Hip-Hop Archive (see our post on Nas being honored there). Each and together these are a blessing to the campus community and the world.
The trailer captures commentary and cosigns by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Young Guru, Pete Rock, DJ Premier and more. This documentary is going to be a “don’t miss” to be certain. Watch.
He has the love for it. He has the drive for it. It’s always been in him. He’s the genius behind it. You know, it’s only right.
– Kendrick Lamar
Yeezus (Film Trailer)
March 5, 2014
What’s bigger than Kanye West to Hip-Hop? Try a movie about the Hip-Hop phenom. This is the trailer for the upcoming Yeezus movie directed by Hype Williams. Check it out.
Transformers: Age Of Extinction (Super Bowl Trailer)
February 3, 2014
The Transformer’s franchise continues as Mark Wahlberg takes the lead character spot in upcoming film due in theaters June 2014. The Super Bowl last night offered a small sneak peak of what’s to come.
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Roundtable Discussion On “Elementary Genocide†(Video)
January 31, 2014
Remember that documentary trailer we posted last year with Supreme Understanding (Activist/Author) dropping that insight? Well, it’s out now. Standing room only at the premiere screening of “Elementary Genocide†in Atlanta (Georgia, USA). After the screening, a roundtable discussion headed by Supreme Understanding and other panelists Dr. Torrance Stephens (professor, Clark Atlanta University), Tracey Syphax (Author/Activist), Stone Erickson (Teen Sci-Fi Author of the Year), Kalonji Changa (Community Organizer/Author) and Edward Garnes, Jr. (Educator).
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Cesar Chávez: An American Hero (Movie Trailer)
January 30, 2014
“You can’t humiliate someone who has pride.”
A soldier-general at the head of another history’s battles for human rights and dignity, Cesar Chavez has a movie coming about life and life accomplishments this March. Should be a must see.
Directed by Diego Luna, Chávez chronicles the birth of a modern American movement led by famed civil rights leader and labor organizer, Cesar Chávez. Torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to bringing dignity and justice to others, Chávez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle for the rights of farm workers. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual’s ability to change the system.
Heaven Can Wait: The Story Behind The Wall (Mini-Documentary)
December 25, 2013
“…the situation in Chicago…the war going on in the streets with these kids…these children are too young…haven’t lived for their maximum potential yet…[to] society and the world…their energy, their leadership…Heaven can wait for these kids…They haven’t had the opportunity to live…”
– Kevin “Mr. Soul” Harp
Great story-behind-the-story (visually delivered by w. Feagins Jr.; music by the homie Focus…) exploring the meaning and motivation behind the “Heaven Can Wait” mural. Artwork by Atlanta-based artists Craig “Flux” Singleton, Kevin “Mr. Soul” Harp and Goldi Gold. Moving piece.
People, watch this piece. A worthwhile holiday wish: Peace and a cease to the violence and loss of life and vital youth energy going on in Chi Raq (an unfortunate nickname for modern Chicago, for more see our earlier post here). And in this holiday season (and seasons beyond), please hug your loved ones (esp. the kids) extra tight.
“Transcendence†(Movie Trailer)
December 24, 2013
Incredible trailer to say the least. Keep telling yourself, “It’s just a movie. They can’t do that in real life.” Sure. But do me a favor before you get too comfortable with that assertion. Google “yadabyte” for me. Remember when kilobytes and megabytes were “big” to us? Like in the 1990s? We could be closing in the big tech that could drive ‘the singularity.’
And leave it to Morgan Freeman to be [part of a group] ‘playing God’ in a movie. Hahaaa. Looks like a powerful story though. Check out Johnny Depp the super genius in the lead role in “Transcendence†(due out in theaters April 17, 2014) above.
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Comedy: ‘Curse of Chucky’ Prank Scares Brazilian Bus-Stop Patrons (Video)
December 23, 2013
Ahahaaaaaa! Down in Brazil, Chucky got ’em stankin’ up their britches, as my folks might say. Translation: Pranksters dressed an actor up as famed cult horror character/doll ‘Chucky’ and had him scaring the sh!t out of hapless victims waiting at a bus stop in Brazil.
A film crew set Chucky up in a hideaway behind a bus stop wall ad. Then they taped several patrons giving real life reactions to the fake mini-monster’s attack. Hilarious! Watch.
(And you would’ve run, too. Don’t front!)
– @ojones1
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