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Monday, July 4, 2022

Old Movies : Gangsta Flicks : New Jack City (1991)

Are you a fan of Wesley Snipes?  I've been a fan ever since he made an appearance in the Michael Jackson video “Bad”. Who knew a short part in a music video with the late King of Pop would lead him to a successful acting career? The video was released in 1987. He was very convincing as a scary street thug in that music video. No surprise then that he ended up being cast as a ruthless drug kingpin in the 1991 film “NewJack City” (watch trailer). In 2016, the film celebrated its 25th anniversary. By my rules, this qualifies as an “old movie”.

What kind of movies do you like?

 Do you like films where the bad guy is sort of a good guy and you’re confused as to whether he should be punished or congratulated? Set free, even though he committed unpardonable crimes, or put in jail where violent criminals are supposed to be?

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Do you like to watch movies where there is absolutely no question who the REAL BAD GUY is and you have to watch that movie to The End to see if he never pays for his crimes and gets to walk off into the sunset or if TRUE JUSTICE IS SERVED? You’re like … they better get that dirty rotten creep and bury him the in the jailhouse!!

If Number 2 is your kind of movie, then you need to watch New Jack City.

 Have you watched this movie?  Then you know the answer to this trivia question.
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Which scripture was often quoted in “New Jack City”.
  • “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
  • “You reap what you sow.”
  • “Joy cometh in the morning.”

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Saturday, December 18, 2021

TV Miniseries Based on a Book by Anne Rice: The Feast of All Saints (2001)

When you hear the name Anne Rice, if you’re like most people you think of vampires. So I was rather surprised several years back when a miniseries was aired on television called the “The Feast of All Saints”.  This miniseries is an adaptation of a book with the same title by Ms. Rice, published in 1979. It is historical fiction about people of color, not slaves but free, who lived in New Orleans, Louisiana during the 19th century.  The series included many celebrated African-American actors whose work in the entertainment industry is well-known, such as Eartha Kitt, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Ben Vereen.  The series also introduced other not so well-known actors of color like Gloria Reuben, Robert Ri’chard, and Nicole Lynn.

I have yet to read the book, but the televised series was excellent from start to finish and very educational. It shed light on a part of American history that is practically unknown.

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In Memory of Anne Rice (1941 - 2021)


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Friday, August 20, 2021

Movie: Bollywood: Chandni Bar (2001)

Watched “Chandni Bar” (2001) as a Friday night movie pick. Chose this film because I was not familiar with any of the Indian actors or actresses. As far as the acting, the script, etc. … it was fine. I say “fine”? But according to Wikipedia: “The film was a critically acclaimed hit and it won four National Film Awards.”

Well! I don’t want to spoil it for others who have not seen the film. Don’t get me wrong. The performances were award-worthy. It’s just that … if I were to use one word to describe the storyline, that word would be “hopeless”.

Throughout the movie, I kept hoping. But my hope was never fulfilled. I was very moved by the characters and the harsh realities of life they faced daily; especially as the threads of their daily lives were sewn into the fabric of the criminal underworld. Definitely not a Cinderella fairy tale.

Someone described it as a handbook to life in Mumbai. What do I know? I'm American and to me, it was a very sad movie with a very sad ending.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Movie: Bollywood Films That Address September 11th

Do you like Bollywood movies? Bollywood is a name inspired by the word “Hollywood”, the word that is synonymous with American cinema, films, and movies. It merges “Bombay” and “Hollywood” and is used to refer to Hindi or Indian cinema. I enjoy watching Bollywood movies. The music and dancing are always great. The comedies can be very funny. The science-fiction flicks are kind of quirky. But the drama films? Oh, the drama!!! Full of life’s complexities. Mixed marriages: not so much interracial, but interfaith, i.e. two different religions. Main characters always faced with choosing sides: loyalty to family versus allegiance to country, or on a broader scale, to the world we live in. Having to answer life’s difficult questions:

● Where do I take a stand?

● How do I defend my loved ones?

● If I know or even suspect imminent danger, isn't it my duty to warn others, so they can protect themselves?

There are 3 specific movies that address and answer these questions. Producers and directors of Bollywood cinema did not shy away from the content but chose to address the post 9/11 environment in the United States, broach the topic of terrorism, and bring it even closer to home in three films: “Kurbaan”, “My Name is Khan”, and “New York”. Each film starts out with a loving couple, who should be like every other loving couple in the whole wide world: bonded together in a blissful union by promises of fidelity, secure in the hope of living happily ever after forever. The happily ever after part of their lives is going quite well until … 9/11 happens.

  • Kurbaan is an intense Bollywood drama; a love story set against the backdrop of a terrorist plot.
  • My Name is Khan is the story of a loving couple in this movie. Even though the man suffers from Asperger syndrome, he is very gifted in many ways. However, a tragic incident tests their relationship.
  • New York is a movie about three all-American kids. Indian-Americans studying at a university, doing all the things that crazy college students do while pursuing their higher education, and then, 9/11 happens.

Of these films, my favorite is “My Name is Khan”. I’m not the only one who was impressed with this movie. Fox Star Entertainment, an American company, thought so highly of this foreign film that they bought the distribution rights to it.

Have you watched any of these films? If not, you should put them on your watch list.
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Friday, August 6, 2021

Movie: Bollywood: Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)

– Setting: 1991, a summer day, Lokhandwala Complex, Mumbai, India – “6 hours that transformed suburban Mumbai into a virtual war zone”. Yeah! And it wasn’t even night time!

This movie was intense!
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– What happened? 5 hardcore criminals got what they had coming to them.

(I love movies where the bad guys get their comeuppance!)

– What happened after that? The law enforcement officer in charge of making sure the criminals got what was coming to them had to go to court to defend his decisions and actions.

(That’s what usually happens. The ones who were on the firing line taking the heat, and who have to make the really hard decisions AT THAT MOMENT! … when all is said and done and the bad guys are no longer in this world … the Good Guys have to explain WHY they showed no mercy to cruel merciless bad guys and took ’em out!)

I was shocked when I realized it was a TRUE STORY! Dang! It’s HOT in Mumbai! This city must be the New York of India.

Lokhandwala will keep you glued to your seat from beginning to The End.

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Indian Movies: Celebrities: Spotlight on Amy Jackson

Do you heart Amy Jackson?  Do you even know who Amy Jackson is? She’s an actress. OK. Yeah. She’s a hottie! I discovered her by accident, because of two music videos on YouTube.
  • The first music video attracted my attention because it looked like an Indian version of Beauty and the Beast.
  • In the other music video, Ms. Jackson was a female photographer who was being taken on a tour in India.
Watching the music videos piqued my interest. Had to seek and find what movies these videos were associated with. I was extremely pleased with the results of my treasure hunt!




♥ But first, let me share a little background info about Amy Jackson.

Her nationality is British; born on the Isle of Man and grew up in Liverpool. She was the winner of several beauty pageants including Miss Teen Liverpool and Miss Teen World. At the age of16, her modeling career began.

Her acting career blossomed almost instantly when she caught the eye of director A. L. Vijay who thought she looked like a perfect fit to play the part of the leading lady in a Tamil language historical period drama. (He was right! IMHO.)

She has appeared in several Indian films and is currently included in the ranks with other female Bollywood superstars. She is also included alongside female superheroes. She is Imra Ardeen / Saturn Girl in the popular American TV series “Supergirl”.

Follow her on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

♥ And now the moment you’ve been waiting for.

The two South Indian (Tamil) films discovered after watching the related music videos, that made me join the Amy Jackson fan club are Madrasapattinam (2010), a historical period drama.  I (2015), a drama sci-fi thriller.

What hooked me about these movies? I’m a sucker for romance. Both were love stories.

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Links of Interest:

  • Gannon, Louise. “Meet Liverpool-Born Bollywood Superstar Amy Jackson.”DailyMail Online, Associated Newspapers, 27 Jan. 2018, www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-5303413/Meet-Liverpool-born-Bollywood-superstar-Amy-Jackson.html.

  • Petski, Denise. “’Supergirl’: Bollywood Actress Amy Jackson To Recur As Saturn Girl.”Deadline, Penske Business Media, LLC, 26 Sept. 2017, deadline.com/2017/09/supergirl-bollywood-actress-amy-jackson-recur-saturn-girl-1202176567/.

Image credit: Amy Jackson Top Live Wallpaper by Solution




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Saturday, August 22, 2020

Music: Loreen, Sweden’s Music Jewel

Do you follow the Eurovision song contests? If so, then you should be familiar with Loreen. Her real name: Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui – an exotic and stunning beauty with a voice to match, which mesmerizes and captivates. This young lady is a fabulous singer. Her sound is innovative and refreshing. I discovered this amazingly gifted artist in 2014, but she was introduced to the music scene in 2004 on the first season of Sweden’s Idol talent show.


For her audition, to impress the Idol judges, she sang an acapella version of the popular song by Alicia Keys “If I Ain’t Got You”. Nailed it! The judges were very pleased. In my humble opinion, when I watched the uploaded video on YouTube, she sang as if she was already a star!

During live performances, she thrilled the audience with her rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, and charmed them when she sang “Where Do I Begin?” It was her memorable performance of an original song entitled “Euphoria” that made her winner of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. She was then invited to sing this same song at the 35th birthday celebration for Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.

♦ 2012 debut album : “Heal” ♦

Her two songs that make me happy to be included in her growing fan base are “Heal”and “Everytime”. In comparison to female artists like Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, or the late Whitney Houston, who are known for their powerful vocals –this young lady meets and exceeds the standards they set.

It has been fun for me to track back to 2004 when she burst onto the music scene by way of Sweden’s Idol contest and then follow her forward.


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MUSICAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS and OTHER LINKS:

Ten Things About Loreen – Eurovision NI

Loreen – Euphoria – Live – Grand Final – 2012 Eurovision Song Contest – Watch on YouTube

Loreento Headline the Eurasian Music Awards in Almaty on Sep 20, 2014 – Eurovision Ireland

Honouring the dead: Loreen delivers haunting cover of Sugar Man at the Kristallen Awards (the Swedish Oscars) – Wiwi Bloggs | EurovisionNews with Attitude

♦ Meet the Unapologetic Moroccan Pop Star Who is Bringing Back the Buzz Cut

♦ Loreen ~The Local Sweden

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Music: Yuna, Malaysian Singer and Songwriter

Yuna (Yunalis Mat Zara’ai), is a singer/songwriter from Malaysia who collaborated with popular African-American entertainer Usher. Sharing a YouTube video link (below) and information pertaining to an article in TIME Magazine where you can learn more about her. Her vocals are gentle and soothing and at the same time, very impressive because they sort of linger with you long after the song is no longer being sung.


She is a Muslim and her faith impacts her overall style. Although she has just stepped onto the music scene, she is already making inroads into the fashion industry as well, working on a clothing line.
  • REFERENCE: Lang, Cady. “Yuna Says Modest Clothes and Her Hijab Are ‘Liberating'” Time. Time Inc., 26 May 2016. Web. 27 May 2016. (time.com/4350110/yuna-modest-clothing-hijab-liberating).

Official Twitter: @yunamusic

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