There is much controversy surrounding the movie “Django Unchained.” This blog is not meant to add to that controversy but offer my own thoughts and opinions on what I viewed. As with any book, movie, video or other art form the art is left for the user to interpret. No matter what the artist or [...]
“In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act.“ -George Orwell “In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.” -Albert Einstein If you have uttered the words, “LET’S TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!”, [...]
If you are able to get your hands on unedited versions of Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny and other early cartoons, you will find caricatures of Black people. In early movies and TV shows, Black people and other people of color played stereotypical roles. Predominantly White audiences would not accept Black people in serious roles. [...]
The Ballot or the Bullet by Malcolm X April 3, 1964 Cleveland, Ohio Mr. Moderator, Brother Lomax, brothers and sisters, friends and enemies: I just can’t believe everyone in here is a friend, and I don’t want to leave anybody out. The question tonight, as I understand it, is “The Negro Revolt, and Where Do [...]
Most of us will agree that the movie industry is not what it used to be. Many films from days long gone are being remade. Comic book movies are being made every summer. In my opinion this shows a startling lack of creativity or imagination. (Those of you familiar with my blog know I have [...]
