Gregory and Maurice Hines, Harlem natives and child entertainers were the sons of Alma Iola (Lawless) and Maurice Robert Hines, a dancer, musician, and actor. Maurice began his career at the age of five and Gregory at age two. Both studied tap dance at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in Manhattan. LeTang recognized their talent and began choreographing numbers specifically for them patterned on the Nicholas Brothers. Continue reading
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5/23/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Cell Block Tango and When You’re Good to Mama From Bob Fosse’s Chicago
Chicago (2002) the musical comedy-drama film adapted from the satirical stage Bob Fosse musical of the same name. Both the movie and the stage play explore themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz Age Chicago. The film stars Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere and Catherine Zeta-Jones and also features Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs, Colm Feore, Mya Harrison and Desmond Richardson. Continue reading
5/23/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Justin Timberlake- Can’t Stop The Feeling!
Justin Timberlake performs Can’t Stop The Feeling! the video from the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film Trolls. Continue reading
5/16/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Air-otica From Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz
By Walter Rutledge
All That Jazz is the semi-autobiographical fantasy film based on aspects of Bob Fosse’s life and career as dancer, choreographer and director. The musical film was directed by Bob Fosse with screenplay by Robert Alan Aurthur and Fosse.
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5/9/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Exode
One march ends, a journey begins. In a desert land, the last breath of a giant creature spurs the exodus of an entire people. Continue reading
5/4/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Storm Troopers Dance On Star Wars Day- May the 4th be with you
Star Wars has become so popular the public has created a Sci-fi holiday. On May 4, people around the globe celebrate Star Wars Day. Recognizing Star Wars on May 4 reportedly dates back to 1979 when Margaret Thatcher took office as U.K. prime minister and was congratulated with an ad in the London Evening News which read, “May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations.” as a play on “May the force be with you, Luke.” So, now May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day annually. Continue reading
4/25/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY- REMEMBERING PRINCE: Purple Rain (excerpts)
Purple Rain (1984) stars Prince in his film debut playing a quasi-biographical person called The Kid. Purple Rain was developed to showcase Prince’s talents and contains several extended concert sequences. The movie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Continue reading
4/4/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Movie Preview- Barbershop: The Next Cut – Official Trailer
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Barbershop: The Next Cut, released on April 15, 2016, a direct sequel to the 2004 film Barbershop 2: Back in Business and the fourth film in the Barbershop film series. In this fourth installment Calvin, Eddie and the rest of the gang must work together to save their shop and their neighborhood from annoying trigger-happy gang members that roam the streets. Continue reading
3/3/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Arene- A Sci-Fi Short Film
When a young woman finds herself captured on board a military aircraft. The soldiers don’t think much of her, until their commander confirms her identity and all hell breaks loose. Produced by Stoyan Yankov and directed by Henrik B. Clausen. Continue reading
3/29/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Arnold Schwarzenegger- 6 Rules To Success And Documentary On His Early Life And Philosophy
Arnold Schwarzenegger, The best bodybuilder of all time, motivational speech about his 6 rules to success; and a short documentary on his early life and the philosophy that shaped his life. Continue reading