Based on the true story of Frankie Murdoch, Halle plays a woman with multiple personality disorder, which calls on her use different accents, multiple character development and to age before our eyes.
Might even have a little Oscar bee buzzing around it. Just maybe. Frankie and Alice, also stars Stellan Skarsgård, Phylicia Rashad, and Chandra Wilson of TV's 'Grey's Anatomy. The film is directed by Geoffrey Sax.
I have definitely been keeping up with this film and anxiously awaiting its premiere. This is truly a touching story sure to get some buzz!!
Frankie and Alice opens on December 10, 2010 (right in the nick of 'Oscar' time) at the Landmark Nuart Theater in Los Angeles, before its official release on February 4, 2011.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Throwback Thursday: Monster's Ball
After watching this week's episode of Inside the Actor's Studio (featuring Sean "Diddy" Combs) on the Bravo channel I felt compelled to feature one of the greatest and powerful films Monster's Ball. Interestingly enough the title in itself leaves you speechless. The title comes from a custom in medieval England where prisoners awaiting execution were called monsters. The night before their execution, their jailers would hold a feast known as a monster's ball as their final farewell. How fitting...
This 2001 drama film, is definitely one that will ALWAYS be talked about for years to come. The mere mention of the title stirs up controversy and discussion. Watching the trailer just send chills up my spine....
Monster's Ball is one of those types of films that I had to watch twice to really soak it all in from beginning to end. At first glance, I am a bit disturbed but intrigued at the same time. The movie draws you in making you want to unwrap each layer scene by scene. Granted the film is laced with racial undertones through out the film, yet it tells a story of just wanting to be loved. It even gives the mystique of the 1962 film To Kill A Mockingbird. This is a movie that you hate to love, but you can't help it! Marc Foster as director and with Lee Daniels as producer, they give us an epic story of survival. Would you do the same? Many really cannot give a clear answer to that question. So just imagine Halle Berry's character Leticia Torres felt.
Although many have criticized why Halle Berry won the Academy award for Best Actress I see clear as day why she did. She did more than just lay down with this man, she gave of her soul every ounce of it. Think about, she is an actress and that's what they do, play a role! Berry stepped out of her comfort zone and showcased another side of her acting skills. I honestly think that was a role that one would have to mature into. Who says that you have to be miss goody goody to win an Oscar, didn't Heath Ledger win for his role as the The Joker in The Dark Knight.
Now in the midst of everyone talking about Halle and Billy Bob, there was another character who by far stunned me with his performance. Coronji Calhoun who plays the role of Tyrell Musgrove, the ill-fated son of Lawrence and Leticia, was chosen from an open casting call and to many "perhaps one of the most affecting performances of the year." A 10-year-old Louisiana fourth-grader who has never acted before or studied the craft but somehow made a statement with the few words that spoke, his actions were so compelling your heart automatically reaches out to him. The flood gates of tears just come rushing in.
As a matter fact each character provided a piece that was critical to the greatness of the film. Billy Bob Thornton's character (Hank Grotowski) showed us the difficulty of trying to hold everyone else but himself on his shoulders. He is somewhat of a coward, but in a weird twisted way he is trying to be better. Heath Ledger (Sonny Grotowski) and Sean Combs (Lawrence Musgrave) character's both demonstrate what needs to be left in the past in order to move forward. Even the father plays a critical role, he is an example of a term I like to call "nagging truth". You don't want to hear it, but cannot deny its words.
At the end of the film, as you watched the credits roll by you are just caught up in the moment. An array of mixed feelings rushes through you. And just like Leticia you speak no words but just acknowledge what is yet to come...
This is an example of independent filming at its finest!! Sometimes the underdog does win first place...
This 2001 drama film, is definitely one that will ALWAYS be talked about for years to come. The mere mention of the title stirs up controversy and discussion. Watching the trailer just send chills up my spine....
Monster's Ball is one of those types of films that I had to watch twice to really soak it all in from beginning to end. At first glance, I am a bit disturbed but intrigued at the same time. The movie draws you in making you want to unwrap each layer scene by scene. Granted the film is laced with racial undertones through out the film, yet it tells a story of just wanting to be loved. It even gives the mystique of the 1962 film To Kill A Mockingbird. This is a movie that you hate to love, but you can't help it! Marc Foster as director and with Lee Daniels as producer, they give us an epic story of survival. Would you do the same? Many really cannot give a clear answer to that question. So just imagine Halle Berry's character Leticia Torres felt.
Although many have criticized why Halle Berry won the Academy award for Best Actress I see clear as day why she did. She did more than just lay down with this man, she gave of her soul every ounce of it. Think about, she is an actress and that's what they do, play a role! Berry stepped out of her comfort zone and showcased another side of her acting skills. I honestly think that was a role that one would have to mature into. Who says that you have to be miss goody goody to win an Oscar, didn't Heath Ledger win for his role as the The Joker in The Dark Knight.
Now in the midst of everyone talking about Halle and Billy Bob, there was another character who by far stunned me with his performance. Coronji Calhoun who plays the role of Tyrell Musgrove, the ill-fated son of Lawrence and Leticia, was chosen from an open casting call and to many "perhaps one of the most affecting performances of the year." A 10-year-old Louisiana fourth-grader who has never acted before or studied the craft but somehow made a statement with the few words that spoke, his actions were so compelling your heart automatically reaches out to him. The flood gates of tears just come rushing in.
As a matter fact each character provided a piece that was critical to the greatness of the film. Billy Bob Thornton's character (Hank Grotowski) showed us the difficulty of trying to hold everyone else but himself on his shoulders. He is somewhat of a coward, but in a weird twisted way he is trying to be better. Heath Ledger (Sonny Grotowski) and Sean Combs (Lawrence Musgrave) character's both demonstrate what needs to be left in the past in order to move forward. Even the father plays a critical role, he is an example of a term I like to call "nagging truth". You don't want to hear it, but cannot deny its words.
At the end of the film, as you watched the credits roll by you are just caught up in the moment. An array of mixed feelings rushes through you. And just like Leticia you speak no words but just acknowledge what is yet to come...
This is an example of independent filming at its finest!! Sometimes the underdog does win first place...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Rewind Wenesday: The Last Boy Scout
Today's Rewind Wednesday feature, The Last Boy Scout was recommended by a fellow blogger RemarkableFashion. It came on TVOne last night and I just couldn't help but showcase it on today.
The Last Boy Scout is a 1991 action film starring Bruce Willis as a former Secret Service agent, now working as a private detective, and Damon Wayans as a retired professional football player. The two join forces to solve the murder of Wayans' character’s girlfriend (played by the then-little known Halle Berry). The movie was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Geffen Pictures and directed by Tony Scott.
Bruce Willis stars as Joe Hallenbeck, who was once a top-of-the-line Secret Service agent but has since become an alcoholic, flea-bag detective. While performing the chores of a two-bit shamus, he discovers his wife Sarah (Chelsea Field) is having an affair with his best friend. Joe is hired to protect Cory (Halle Berry), a stripper who has been getting death threats; Joe begins to sober up when Cory is blown to smithereens. Cory's boyfriend, Jimmy Dix (Damon Wayans), was at one time a NFL football quarterback, but was thrown out of the game for gambling and addiction to Demerol. Smelling something fishy, Joe and Jimmy begin to investigate further and discover layers of corruption in professional football circles, leading up to Sheldon Marcone (Noble Willingham), a corrupt team owner who wants to pay off legislators to legalize gambling on pro football games. (All Movie Guide)
This is one of those movies that makes you enjoy the action-team effort that it presents. Willis and Wayans do an excellent job of keeping us entertained and at the same time giving us some great action.
Now if there is a film-goer alive whose mouth didn't gape in amusement at this opening scene then I am truly shocked and amazed. Take a look for yourself:
Just some good excitement in one film.
The Last Boy Scout is a 1991 action film starring Bruce Willis as a former Secret Service agent, now working as a private detective, and Damon Wayans as a retired professional football player. The two join forces to solve the murder of Wayans' character’s girlfriend (played by the then-little known Halle Berry). The movie was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Geffen Pictures and directed by Tony Scott.
Bruce Willis stars as Joe Hallenbeck, who was once a top-of-the-line Secret Service agent but has since become an alcoholic, flea-bag detective. While performing the chores of a two-bit shamus, he discovers his wife Sarah (Chelsea Field) is having an affair with his best friend. Joe is hired to protect Cory (Halle Berry), a stripper who has been getting death threats; Joe begins to sober up when Cory is blown to smithereens. Cory's boyfriend, Jimmy Dix (Damon Wayans), was at one time a NFL football quarterback, but was thrown out of the game for gambling and addiction to Demerol. Smelling something fishy, Joe and Jimmy begin to investigate further and discover layers of corruption in professional football circles, leading up to Sheldon Marcone (Noble Willingham), a corrupt team owner who wants to pay off legislators to legalize gambling on pro football games. (All Movie Guide)
This is one of those movies that makes you enjoy the action-team effort that it presents. Willis and Wayans do an excellent job of keeping us entertained and at the same time giving us some great action.
Now if there is a film-goer alive whose mouth didn't gape in amusement at this opening scene then I am truly shocked and amazed. Take a look for yourself:
Just some good excitement in one film.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Top 30 Sexiest Black Actors and Actresses
According to AOL Black Voices they have compiled a list of the 30 Sexiest Black Actors, now sometime back they also had also complied a list of the Sexiest Black Actresses (see below).
All I know is Denzel betta be on this list...lol...You be the judge...
30. Nick Cannon, 28
29. Don Cheadle, 44
28. Jesse L. Martin, 35
27. Richard T. Jones, 36
26. Phillip Michael Thomas, 59
25. Common, 36
24. Mekhi Phifer, 33
23. Hill Harper, 42
22. Ron O'Neal 67 (at time of death)
21. Taimak, 44
20. Taye Diggs, 36
19. Henry Simmons, 38
18. Leon, 46
17. Terrence Howard, 39
16. Richard Roundtree, 66
15. Blair Underwood, 44
14. Harry Belafonte, 81
13. Tupac Shakur, 25 (at time of death)
12. Boris Kodjoe, 35
11. Jim Kelly, 62
10. Columbus Short, 26
9. Dwayne Johnson, 36
8. Michael Jai White, 41
7. Morris Chestnut, 39
6. Billy Dee Williams, 71
5. Dijmon Hounsou, 44
4. Shemar Moore, 38
3. Denzel Washington, 53
2. Idris Elba, 36
1. Will Smith, 40
Featured Story: http://www.blackvoices.com/entertainment/top-30-sexiest-actors
Hmmmm.... I would have to adjust the Top 3 but nonetheless the list looks pretty good to me. Nice mix of ol school and new school!!
Top 30 Sexiest Black Actresses
30. Thandie Newton
29. Tracy Camilla Jones
28. Vivica A. Fox
27. Robin Givens
26. Paula Patton
25. Nichelle Nichols
24. Eartha Kitt
23. Vanity
22. Lauren London
21. Stacey Dash
20. Tamara Dobson
19. Kerry Washington
18. Lisa Raye
17. Lynn Whitfield
16. Diahann Carroll
15. Zoe Saldana
14. Nia Long
13. Janet Jackson
12. Beyonce'
11. Vanessa L. Williams
10. Sanaa Lathan
9. Gabrielle Union
8. Jada Pinkett-Smith
7. Lela Rochon
6. Angela Bassett
5. Josephine Baker
4. Meagan Good
3. Halle Berry
2. Dorothy Dandridge
1. Pam Grier
Now this list could have been different in many ways some of these young ladies could have been taken off but who am I!
Featured Story: http://www.blackvoices.com/entertainment/top-30-sexiest-actresses
All I know is Denzel betta be on this list...lol...You be the judge...
30. Nick Cannon, 28
29. Don Cheadle, 44
28. Jesse L. Martin, 35
27. Richard T. Jones, 36
26. Phillip Michael Thomas, 59
25. Common, 36
24. Mekhi Phifer, 33
23. Hill Harper, 42
22. Ron O'Neal 67 (at time of death)
21. Taimak, 44
20. Taye Diggs, 36
19. Henry Simmons, 38
18. Leon, 46
17. Terrence Howard, 39
16. Richard Roundtree, 66
15. Blair Underwood, 44
14. Harry Belafonte, 81
13. Tupac Shakur, 25 (at time of death)
12. Boris Kodjoe, 35
11. Jim Kelly, 62
10. Columbus Short, 26
9. Dwayne Johnson, 36
8. Michael Jai White, 41
7. Morris Chestnut, 39
6. Billy Dee Williams, 71
5. Dijmon Hounsou, 44
4. Shemar Moore, 38
3. Denzel Washington, 53
2. Idris Elba, 36
1. Will Smith, 40
Featured Story: http://www.blackvoices.com/entertainment/top-30-sexiest-actors
Hmmmm.... I would have to adjust the Top 3 but nonetheless the list looks pretty good to me. Nice mix of ol school and new school!!
Top 30 Sexiest Black Actresses
30. Thandie Newton
29. Tracy Camilla Jones
28. Vivica A. Fox
27. Robin Givens
26. Paula Patton
25. Nichelle Nichols
24. Eartha Kitt
23. Vanity
22. Lauren London
21. Stacey Dash
20. Tamara Dobson
19. Kerry Washington
18. Lisa Raye
17. Lynn Whitfield
16. Diahann Carroll
15. Zoe Saldana
14. Nia Long
13. Janet Jackson
12. Beyonce'
11. Vanessa L. Williams
10. Sanaa Lathan
9. Gabrielle Union
8. Jada Pinkett-Smith
7. Lela Rochon
6. Angela Bassett
5. Josephine Baker
4. Meagan Good
3. Halle Berry
2. Dorothy Dandridge
1. Pam Grier
Now this list could have been different in many ways some of these young ladies could have been taken off but who am I!
Featured Story: http://www.blackvoices.com/entertainment/top-30-sexiest-actresses
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