Must Watch - The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

Be informed!! Watch this documentary to learn about the Black Panther Party from those who were a part of it. 

CLICK HERE to watch. 

This online video will expire 3/18/16.

#MovieReview - Lila & Eve

Format: Netflix Streaming

Synopsis per IMDB: "Two distraught mothers, whose children were gunned down in a drive-by, team up to avenge their deaths after local authorities fail to take action."

Lila and Eve Trailer

My Review:

Sometimes finding a good movie on Netflix can be quite a chore. Sure, there are tons of options, but many of them do not live up to their descriptions, while others do, and either way, that can be a good or bad thing. So for me, finding something I really like can be a daunting task.

Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon this jewel! At first I was hesitant to watch it as the description didn't exactly scream "great movie" to me. But Viola Davis is in it. Viola Davis, who I truly see as one of the best actresses of our time. You can't go wrong with Viola Davis, right?

Right!

As usual and as expected, her acting was on point, evoking emotion and sympathy and pulling the viewer into the story. But the real surprise for me was Jennifer Lopez's performance. Okay, I happen to love a lot of her movies--Enough, The Wedding Planner, etc. But I have always seen her as a movie star rather than an actor. And yes, there is a difference. But in this film, Ms. Lopez delivers a raw, realistic performance that I dare say may go down in history as one of her best.

This movie was well-written with great direction and camera work. And the twist? Well, I consider myself a plot twist aficionado. It's hard to sneak things by me, yet, this one caught me by surprise.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and highly recommend it if you're looking for a gritty, emotional drama.

Rating:

5 Stars

Rating Explanation:
5 Stars: Excellent/I LOVED it!
4 Stars: Good/I liked it.
3 Stars: Okay/A decent way to pass the time.
2 Stars: Could be much better./Mediocre/I barely finished watching.
1 Star: Bad/I probably couldn't finish it./Would not recommend.

#MusicMonday - "Can't Hide Love"

RIP Maurice White

#MusicMonday - "Inside My Love"

#MusicMonday - Anita Baker's Been So Long

#MusicMonday - "Your Destiny" by Kevin LeVar

My theme song for 2016...

Music #Review - Reality Show by Jazmine Sullivan

Real Talent

A review of Jazmine Sullivan's Reality Show.

I was late to this party. I actually had no idea Ms. Sullivan had released an album this year until I saw her on the Soul Train awards. I am upset to have missed out on this for so long but I'm thrilled to have finally discovered this gem! Smooth, flawless vocals; raw, real lyrics; soulful instrumentation--everything I want and need in my music. R&B is alive and well!! This woman oozes talent and is horribly underrated. Please support her music and purchase this album ASAP!!

5 Stars

Track Listing: 

1. "Dumb" (featuring Meek Mill)
2. "Mascara"  
3. "Brand New"  
4. "Silver Lining"  
5. "#HoodLove"  
6. "Let It Burn"  
7. "Veins"  
8. "Forever Don't Last"  
9. "Stupid Girl"  
10. "Stanley"  
11. "Masterpiece (Mona Lisa)"

Standouts for me are "Let It Burn" which contains a sample of After 7's "Ready or Not", one of my all-time favorite songs, "Forever Don't Last", and "Masterpiece (Mona Lisa). But this is truly an album you can let play from end to end without skipping a single song. I absolutely love it!!