Return to Substance with 'Winnie'

What happened those good ole good black films? You know the ones I'm talking about, those of a classic/powerful nature. Where are the movies like Waiting to Exhale, The Best Man, Soul Food, Brown Sugar, Ali, Above the Rim, and Malcolm X, where are those movies that told our story in so many variations? Now I would be remiss if I didn't give credit where credit is due. Tyler Perry has done his part to carry the torch lit by the likes of Melvin Van Peebles, The Hughes Brothers, and John Singleton. And now, Darrell James Roodt is honoring Winnie Mandela.

It is up to us to inspire the creative minds amongst us, and support those who share their energy with us. This is where initiative comes to fruition, and legacy can be maintained. Similar to the story of one of the most recognizable and influential black women in history.

Based on the relationship of Winnie and Nelson Mandela; starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard, Winnie focuses on the untold story of Winnie Mandela. There is no release date has been set as of yet. Check out the trailer for the biographical film, 'Winnie':

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- Basquiat

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Essence Movie of the Year

Check out the entire cast of "For Colored Girls" splitting covers of the December 2010 Essence Magazine. The star studded women of the film are: Thandie Newton (orange), Kimberly Elise (silver), Phylicia Rashad (peach), Anika Noni Rose (yellow), Kerry Washington (blue), Loretta Devine (green), Janet Jackson (red), Tessa Thompson (purple) and Whoopi Goldberg (white) sat for the exclusive portrait for the magazine's 2010 Hot List issue. On the 2nd of the double covers are the men of the cast: Tyler Perry, Richard Lawson, Hill Harper, Omari Hardwick, Khalil Kain, and Michael Ealy. The women look phenomenal, and the men dapper and dandy. I cannot wait to see this film.

- Basquiat

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When Women Need It Most

It seems that the brother Tyler Perry always delivers. We love to watch the movies, as well as criticize, but yet - WE STILL WATCH and crave more.This time around he has catered to our sisters A.K.A. "Colored Girls" as he calls them. The poster here features the inexplicably gorgeously sex Janet Jackson, the object of every mans affection, and wet dreams since the 80s. Formerly titled "Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" (inspired by a 1975 play by Ntozake Shange), the film centers around seven women and their confessions of battles concerning love, abandonment and domestic violence.

Featuring an all-star cast including: Anika Noni Rose, Kerry Washington, Janet Jackson, Kimberly Elise, Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Tessa Thompson, and Thandie Newton. The movie is due in theatres November 5th.

Check out the trailer:

Will you be going to see this movie?

- Basquiat

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