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On Kelly Rowland’s ‘Dirty Laundry’
I think if you’ve followed Kelly Rowland’s career, you’ve always gotten the sense that she was holding something back. Like she was afraid to be as magnificent as we all know she can be. There was always the sense that we weren’t getting the full extent of her artistry. And not because it wasn’t there, [...]
What Exactly Is ‘The Best Man’ Sequel Trailer Saying?
In a piece I wrote two years ago for the homie Alyssa at ThinkProgress in which I discuss what I think The Best Man sequel should address, I said that Malcolm Lee should center the film around Nia Long’s character, Jordan Armstrong. Looks like that is going to happen. However I also said: …the [original] [...]
Anthony Mackie and the Definition of Stardom
I was struck by this exchange between actor Anthony Mackie and Jai Tiggett over at Shadow and Act. JT: There’s been some talk on our site lately about your career and whether you’ll go on to play the leading man more consistently, in large studio films. Is that your goal, or do you prefer to [...]
Posted on October 1st, 2012 - Filed under
