Princess and the Frog made its premiere in theaters Friday, December 11. A friend and I caught a matinee show on Saturday and remained misty-eyed as we watched our twenty year old childhood dream unfold right before our eyes. As I took in the fairytale of an African American princess I couldn’t help but analyze this critical moment and the images that flowed from the screen to the tune of a typical Disney screen play. The first Disney African American princess fairytale was woven with your usual villain, a dreamy prince, and array of colorful characters.

So I’ve broke down and seen ‘Good Hair.’ Some of you might be saying, well why was there a breaking down process before investing the time to see the documentary. Well there were rumors floating around about what ‘Good Hair’ was actually about and who it actually catered to. I’ve heard that the documentary was like a “spilling-of-the-beans” of the Black woman’s hair woes which enabled other races to stop their wondering. I’ve heard that the documentary did not address the true reason of why the term “good hair” was present in our everyday lives. I’ve even heard that it was just a plain mess. I’ve even touched on some of the reasons why these things fallacies emerged in his film. I am here to say that I officially take it back.

Today I was in search of a movie to go see "of some worth" and I came across Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love. Youssou N'Dour being one of my favorite African Musicians, I was elated!!

Check it out viewing only in select theaters nation wide.

Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love is an uplifting, music-driven journey into the power of one man’s voice to inspire global change. The film unfolds an extraordinary moment in the life...

For the past few weeks I've been watching The #1 Ladies Detective Agency on HBO starring Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose and L-O-V-I-N-G IT! I didn't even have HBO before the series but I am so glad that I do now. What a great series!
Not only is it beautiful in terms of the African landscape and cinematography but the stories are so poignant and the acting so Wonderful!

I'm a Star Trek fanatic and I love so much that is sci.fi (fantasy too). Nichelle Nichols is one of my heroines. Do you like sci. fi? Are you a Trekker/Trekkie? What are/were favourite TV shows (up to 10) and favourite sci.fi movies?

Mine:
Star Trek
Star Trek: Deep Space 9
Star Trek: Voyager
Sliders
Futurama
Timecop
Dr. Who
Battlestar Galatica (remake)
Lexx
Twilight Zone (both)

I'd like to say Firefly too, but I only saw a couple of episodes. I haven't subscribed to cable (it sucks in my area!) for quite some time now, so I'm not aware of the newer sci.fi shows.

Movies (some aren't my faves but they come to mind. An asterix beside definite faves):
Dune*
Demolition Man*
Terminator (1st)
The Matrix (1st)*
Star Trek VI*
Total Recall*
Stargate
The Island
The Fifth Element
Minority Report

I'm surprised Blade Runner didn't make it to my list.

Now your turn! :D

Peace and love to u all its been a min. since my last post and I wanted to share with you all what I have been up to. This is an indie film I am in and we finally got the mini trailer out and on you tube. I am in the beginning of this trailer and crying on the ground. It was great to work with such a professional group of actors and actresses. Brickhead entertainment making great strives and opening the door to many that are so talented and overlooked, great working with them too. Check out this mini and let me know what u think, and be on the look out for the next indie film I am in called Losing Treasure" its a family film. Peace and love "Don't let the economy determine how you support and celebrate the fruits of your labor"DESLA

AND I HAVE SOO BUSY

Ok, I'm sorry yall, but I could not let this one slip away...at first I thought this was a real music video, then i saw that nope, it was an ad for some chicken nuggets. I just stared at the screen like huh? These two are serious about their 10 piece nugget meal...LOL

was much better than the previous night ? So glad to see that they showed many different black men in all situations and in a positive light. I was really impressed and happy that they did not slander the Black Man segment.

Bravo to CNN...... Yet and still I did not learn anything new last night. I guess these 2 part documentary was to educate the ignorant masses that know nothing about the black man in America but what they hear and see in the TV late night news.

If you’ve been anywhere near a TV, computer or newspaper these past few weeks, then you’ve heard about the moving two-part CNN documentary, Black in America, which airs today and tomorrow. Each segment will focus on the struggles and stereotypes of the black community and how its relates to two particular themes: The Black Woman and Family, and The Black Man. Tune in to watch frank and honest dialogue on the plights of our community and its impact on the nation.

CNN Presents: Black in America

The Black Woman & Family; premieres Wednesday, July 23, 9 p.m. ET.

The Black Man; premieres Thursday, July 24, 9 p.m. ET.

For more information about Black in America please visit www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america

*** Just thought to post this as a reminder to those who know about this and to drop a note for those who dont***

Love is as Love does~

Imma try to make this one short. I love these two movies that I have just seen... Juno which, if I'm not mistaken, won Best Screenplay and The Waitress, starring Keri Russell from Felicity. These movies both take lighthearted approaches to very big life changes... As I'm writing this I realize that they both include pregnancy. Anyway, they don't capitalize and make fun of these things but they really bring to mind things like self affirmation. They are humorous but wonderful. PLEASE see these movies. I LOVED them and hope you will too!

Monday, Nov 19, 2007

I recently picked up the latest issue of Essence magazine with Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Gabrielle Union gracing the cover. All three actresses are very beautiful and talented. Unfortunately, the interview began with Sanaa mentioning how she was so happy to have gotten a job this year as in its hard to find work. Nia then mentions that with being an actress there is no security. This discussion isn't unusual. A lot of African American actors and actresses claim to have trouble finding work and often complain that there isn't an equal and fair representation of African American actors and actresses on the screen.

Black Cinema 24 Hours A Day

I love capoeira!
I'm looking forward to tuning in to this film.

For more information on capoeira:
www.capoeira.com
www.capoeira-connection.com
www.capoeirista.com
www.planetcapoeira.com

peace and blessings.