I always thought Childhood's End was a brilliantly written though thoroughly
depressing novel...Turning it into a movies starring Will Smith would keep it
in character...
ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Childhood's End is the Arthur C. Clarke book I would like to see
made into a
me too, especially when he first showed up and was kinda freaked by the rather
strange people in the town...
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I loved him on Picket Fences
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A friend from Blackfolks.com found this in his research...
ya gotta be impressed with technology..
http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/kindle-first-impressions/
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Supposedly this is really, truly the last release of Blade
Runner. If so, this is worth picking up. One of the greatest scifi
movies of all time. Period. I listened to Ridley Scott on NPR
This is on my gift list, especially when I saw the packaging. If my wife
takes the hint and gets me this I will probably buy another copy of the
DVD in regular ol¹ packaging so that I can actually WATCH the dangone
thing. Great stuff. This is one of my favorite movies of all time, right
Black people have good jobs with American companies and have proven that we
will not rock the boat no matter what you do to us. Recent history has shown
to the white supremacy set that if it gets really crazy, and it looks like
we¹re going to rise up, there are simple socioeconomic buttons that
Daryle, didn't they already? I thought I saw an ad to that effect somewhere.
I'll search for it.
Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is on my gift list, especially
when I saw the packaging. If my wife
takes the hint and gets me this I will probably buy another copy of the
DVD in
Oh, LAWD! Thanks for adding THAT image! LOLLOLLOL!!!
I think I hurt myself!!!
Does he have a zipper? Maybe sheep-shears caught in the...
Oh, I dasn't even SAY it!!!
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i know it seems i'm picking on Smith, but after all this time, how much more
profit does he need to take some risks? So many actors and actresses, once
they've reached a certain level, start doing the alternation bit: make a
crowd-pleasure for dough, then make a film for the love of the craft
Yes, I am a sick puppy...
Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Woody Woodpecker (san sexual
conotations)
LOLLOLLOL!!!
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I have no idea where my head was when I worte that, thus the irresistable urge
to correct myself...
Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remember seeing a real
chipmunk on TV for the first time and I said to myself, That don't look like
no Alvin...Because of cartoons like Alvin,
H...crawl spaces are their territory! Maybe they have National Guard
Rats...
With cheese-o-matic weapons...
uh-oh...time for my meds...
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You're so right about the other-country movies. I have become a searcher
for
African movies. There have been some really fantastic ones. And there's
the
added experience of getting a glimpse of other cultures and daily lives...to
be
taken with a little salt, because movies tend to bias things
When they do, they will be clones of these leads...because that's how
'other' Americans relate to us. They like THESE guys more than the
Danny Glovers and Don Cheadles...I'm thinking...
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Tracey, at this point, very little is rational to me, regarding H'Wood.
Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And... Just kidding, what is his big ego so acceptable?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
i wouldn't be surprised about the ego thing, but still--it's
i hope when you get old, you'll put your false teeth in backwards and bite
yourself to death (returning snide laugh)
Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's the plural of
sourpuss...? Sourpussies? *snide laugh*
Maurice Jennings
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source:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie2960ff97697ea62
71399e8be7399978
Dec 19, 2007
NEW YORK -- The eagerly awaited prequels to the Lord of the Rings trilogy
will finally hit the big screen.
MGM and New Line have pacted to co-finance and co-distribute The Hobbit
A rare slice of good news from H'Wood.
Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
source:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie2960ff97697ea62
71399e8be7399978
Dec 19, 2007
NEW YORK -- The eagerly awaited prequels to the Lord of the Rings trilogy
will finally hit the big
I see and hear what you're saying, Keith. And, if he's worried about finding a
marketable Black female lead, someone should mention to him that he's *married*
to one...
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i know it seems i'm picking on Smith, but
after all this time, how much more profit does he
What can I say?
I'm *baad*...
Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh, LAWD! Thanks for adding THAT image! LOLLOLLOL!!!
I think I hurt myself!!!
Does he have a zipper? Maybe sheep-shears caught in the...
Oh, I dasn't even SAY it!!!
Maurice Jennings
Have
LMNAO
Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: H...crawl spaces are
their territory! Maybe they have National Guard
Rats...
With cheese-o-matic weapons...
uh-oh...time for my meds...
Maurice Jennings
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As I said, I can not tell what his agenda is. Maybe it is just to make
money. I read once that he was interested in politics. I see
Happyness, Ali, and Bagger Vance as attempts to get serious, but he does
not do this type of work often . What I would say, is that I do not
think romance is
I have not read the book series. But I was wondering why having Smith
in it would keep it in character?
Astromancer wrote:
I always thought Childhood's End was a brilliantly written though
thoroughly depressing novel...Turning it into a movies starring Will
Smith would keep it in
It seems odd that they're making two films out the Hobbit? Anyone
know why?
Bosco
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source:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie2960ff97697ea62
71399e8be7399978
Dec 19, 2007
NEW YORK -- The eagerly awaited prequels to the
My brother in law just asked me this. Is it possibly that they do not
want to tell the story in just two or three hours and that they feel
they need four to six hours to tell the whole story?
Bosco Bosco wrote:
It seems odd that they're making two films out the Hobbit? Anyone
know why?
I would venture a guess it was because one picture would be 6 hours long.
The LOTR movies were pretty long and King Kong wasn¹t exactly something you
could catch before dinner.
On 12/18/07 2:47 PM, Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It seems odd that they're making two films out
LOL! You're beautiful!
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OH!! OOOHHH!!! STOP! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
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Yes, he is. And she has really grown. She played Don Cheadle's wife
in the movie with Don and Adam Sandler...I forget thename...
She was beautiful, and subtly sexy...
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Somehow this makes me queasy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVdLJ78RBWk
WOW! This is for real...
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Galaxy blasts neighbor with a deadly jet
Article from MSNBC
_http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22299201/_
(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22299201/)
Any you thought Darth Vader's Death Star was powerful. How about a Death
Galaxy? Of course, aiming it is a problem
First few
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Fascinating!
What Your Brain Looks Like on Faith
URL to an article in Time
_http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1694723,00.html?cnn=yes_
(http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1694723,00.html?cnn=yes)
Article describes brain scans on how the brain
I wondered if it was that or some kind of ploy to sell more tickets.
Like two parts means you have to buy two tickets (albeit a year a
part)to see the whole story. It makes sense given they're filming the
whole thing at once. No real extra work to produce but more money
coming in the door. They
Nope, Daryle, I'm wrong. Just the regular, it seems, or Evilzon would've had it
for a certainty.
Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is on my gift list, especially
when I saw the packaging. If my wife
takes the hint and gets me this I will probably buy another copy of the
DVD in
More than queasy for me, Amy. In another response to this (on another board, I
think), I said that I could understand doing this from a research standpoint.
Then my Inner PETA leapt out and throttled me for a year or so. I do stand by
what I said then, that I, back when I ahd a cat, didn't need
(grinning evilly, as always)
Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OH!! OOOHHH!!! STOP!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
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And, frankly, I don't think I'd *want* to have it told in two hours. I remember
being left severely wanting by the Rankin-Bass version, though it was a thing
of beauty. I still ring whenever I think about it.
Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would venture a guess it was because one
Better a deadly jet than a deadly...what? I gotta draw you a picture?
Seriously, this is amazing stuff. Cosmological behavior I never would've
suspected when I took up the hobby as a child.
Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Galaxy blasts neighbor with a
Hummminteresting concept. But I'm sure he still a slave to corporate.
Now that you bring this up I can't even remember a movie of his that has a
black female as his co-star. I was sure that he would link up with a Gab.
Union, Janet, Halle, or one of them sisters for a role. But i guess cause
I have a huge to To Be Read or Re-read pile. Unfortunately it keeps
growing because of all the other books I discover and purchase.
The stuff on my bookshelf for immediate and near future reading:
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy (will be read over the holidays)
The One from the Other by
December 14th
Dearest John:
I went to the door today and the postman delivered a partridge in a pear
tree. What a delightful gift. I couldn't have been more surprised.
With dearest love and affection,
Agnes
December 15th
Dearest John:
Today the postman brought your
Dear Diary
AUG 12Moved to our new home in Connecticut. It is so beautiful here.
The forests and valleys are gorgeous. Can hardly wait to see them covered in
snow. I love it here.
Oct 14Connecticut is the most beautiful place on earth.The leaves have
turned all colors and shades of
This is the best news i've heard in ages, surpassing my excitement over the
Blade Runner DVD! I wonder why Jackson wants to do two films and how he'll
divide them? Can't wait for the Battle of Five Armies, and can't wait to see
Smaug! I'm really hoping that this time the Elven sword Glamdring
At this point, it's pretty much possible for an established star to
put their own production company together, pick a project they want,
and get it done themselves. I'm pretty sure he could put something
together for a couple million dollars if he wanted to.
Look at some of the stuff Clooney has
En-'light'-ning...
Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Somehow this makes me queasy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVdLJ78RBWk
WOW! This is for real...
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Akin, but no matter what
I see some promising books here. Thanks for the synopses. I saved
your list.
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Another movie with Will Smith...How about some fresh blood???
Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have not read the book series. But I was wondering why having Smith
in it would keep it in character?
Astromancer wrote:
I always thought
Agreed. Most at his level have made just that move, but for some reason
(perhaps kids as you suggest) Smith hasn't taken the plunge. If he
does, it will be interesting to see what he does.
Justin Mohareb wrote:
At this point, it's pretty much possible for an established star to
put their
Will Smith actually owns his own production company Overbrook
Entertainment. I think he pretty much does whatever he wants to at
this point.
This is from the IMDB:
Graduate of Philly's legendary Overbrook High School, whose alumni
include Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Lear, Wali Jones, Walt Hazzard, The
Take a look at this trailer for his upcomming Hancock movie.
http://www.movieweb.com/news/73/25173.php
Personally I like what I see.
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I Forgot That. You'd think being a Philly girl , that is something I
would have remembered
Bosco Bosco wrote:
Will Smith actually owns his own production company Overbrook
Entertainment. I think he pretty much does whatever he wants to at
this point.
This is from the IMDB:
Graduate of
that's what I said three emails back, so I wanted to know, why
specifically Smith
Astromancer wrote:
Another movie with Will Smith...How about some fresh blood???
Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
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mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: I have not
Why does he not have ny producer listings ?
Bosco Bosco wrote:
Will Smith actually owns his own production company Overbrook
Entertainment. I think he pretty much does whatever he wants to at
this point.
This is from the IMDB:
Graduate of Philly's legendary Overbrook High School, whose
I saw 19 on the IMDB. They followed immediately after his 26 acting
credits
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm226/
--- Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
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Why does he not have ny producer listings ?
Bosco Bosco wrote:
Will Smith actually owns his own
So they can sell twice as many tickets.
JJ Mohareb
On 12/18/07, Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It seems odd that they're making two films out the Hobbit? Anyone
know why?
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i hear you! i have so many DVDs i need to buy now: this one, Deep Space nine,
Battlestar Galactica, Avatar, Justice League, and on and on
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This is on my gift list, especially when I saw the packaging. If my wife
True, but there do not seem to be a lot of 'vanity' type projects on
there. It may just to get him a bigger slice of the production.
However, The Cipha, where A team of rappers with superpowers unite in
a futuristic world where hip-hop is outlawed does look interesting.
JJ Mohareb
On 12/18/07,
All the jokes about sheep put me in mind of this film i've been hearing about
for months, Black Sheep. With taglines like There are forty million sheep in
New Zealand. They're all pissed off and The violence of the lambs, it
sounds like a hoot. It's supposed to be very violent, very gory (the
Well, thanks for checking! Maybe now that we¹ve put the idea out into the
universe, it will return.
On 12/18/07 4:54 PM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nope, Daryle, I'm wrong. Just the regular, it seems, or Evilzon would've had
it for a certainty.
Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
great! reminds me of my feelings when i left Texas for Illinois. It was 108
degrees when I left Texas, only 83 when I got to O'Hare Airport. I reveled in
the cool weather, the change in color of the leaves. When it snowed on
Thanksgiving Day--Thanksgiving!--i called everyone back home in Fort
Now this is interesting...You want different? THIS is different! Can't wait to
see it!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at this trailer for his upcomming
Hancock movie.
http://www.movieweb.com/news/73/25173.php
Personally I like what I see.
-GTW
Love you too...
Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL! You're beautiful!
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yes indeed. it's quite an experience, isn't it? Speaking of foreign films, you
plan to see The Kite Runner?I've heard great things about the book and the
film, and of course its major claim to notoriety is the danger to the young
actor for doing that gang rap* scene...
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You're a Philly girl in Washington State...we understand...
Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I Forgot That. You'd think being a Philly girl , that is something I
would have remembered
Bosco Bosco wrote:
Will Smith actually owns his own
Well, that brings us full circle back to my question: why does a man who's
pulled in well over a hundred million in up front salary in the last few years
not take a stand and fight for a Black woman as his love interest in a film?
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i guess i just feel Black people who make it have an obligation to show the
world all aspects of our people, and one that's rarely shown in Hollywood films
is Black-on-Black love. If he'd never done a romance, i'd be fine, but i still
find it offensive his only romantic comedy wasn't with a
McKellan said a few years ago he wanted to do it, and was concerned when all
the legalities would be worked out, given that one never knows how long one has
on this Earth.
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Unless I am completely misinformed,
amen!
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I see and hear what you're saying, Keith. And, if he's worried about finding a
marketable Black female lead, someone should mention to him that he's *married*
to one...
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i know it
I've been to his page recently. Don't know how I could have missed it
?!?! Like I said, up until a few years ago, I lived in Philly.
Anything he does there is big news. How did I forget that? Thanks
Bosco Bosco wrote:
I saw 19 on the IMDB. They followed immediately after his 26 acting
you know.. I'm getting up there in age. Will Smith knowledge is the
first to go.
Astromancer wrote:
You're a Philly girl in Washington State...we understand...
Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
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mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: I Forgot
I really like him. I think he has talent we have not seen yet. But
they need to broaden their horizons. as I said before, Smith, Jackson,
Freeman and Washington are not the only Black Game in town. But when it
comes to Blockbusters, that is what Hollywood thinks. I do not think
they are
I've been too afraid. Don't know why. Did you like it?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
All the jokes about sheep put me in mind of this film i've been
hearing about for months, Black Sheep. With taglines like There are
forty million sheep in New Zealand. They're all pissed off and The
violence
I feel ya. Love Love Jones Need more of that.
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i guess i just feel Black people who make it have an obligation to
show the world all aspects of our people, and one that's rarely shown
in Hollywood films is Black-on-Black love. If he'd never done a
romance, i'd
Not that this has anything to do with Smith's not using his wife in his
films, but I was wondering if after the Benifer debacle, if Hollywood
had put a moratorium on films with real life couples as the stars. I
got that impression from a few articles I read.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
amen!
OK, my line is next. What did I say? I still think he is more focused
on biopics. But it does make you wonder more about why he caved.
Personally, I'd be more afraid of pissin off Jada than the studios.
Perhaps she agreed with his decision.
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Well, that brings us
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