Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers appear in Rue Montorgueil, a joyful short film shot on the Parisian streets. Ailey company members performed with local dancers and people of different backgrounds, talents and nationalities and it was released on October 24- United Nations Day
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10/25/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The D Challenge and More
Sanaa Lathan takes Jennifer Lewis’ D Challenge to another level. Continue reading
10/25/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING (WORLD SERIES) FUNNIES: Abbott and Costello- Who’s on First?
Abbott and Costello filmed Who’s on First? three times. Twice in their feature films, and once for their 1952 TV show. Continue reading
10/21/17 O&A NYC BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez (ENCORE EXTRA): Hell or High Water (Short Film)
Hell or High Water had many firsts. It was the first Nigerian LGBT film to be premiered in Nigerian cinemas, it was the first to have two mainstream actors as its co-leads, it was the first to challenge conventional stereotypes. Made in association with Nigerian LGBT rights group TIERS Nigeria broke real glass ceilings in Nollywood. Continue reading
10/18/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Anthony Anderson and Kevin Hart- Brokeback Mountain (Scary Movie 4)
Kevin Hart and Anthony Anderson go for it on Broke Back Mountain in Scary Movie 4. Continue reading
(REPOST) 1/17/21 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY EXTRA: Cotton Comes To Harlem- Iris, Officer Jerema and the Paper Bag
Cotton Comes to Harlem was the beginning of short period in American film that featured black actors in leading roles and the themes dealt with issues from the African-American microcosm. With a screenplay by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis, and directed by Davis this action drama represents the black perspective. Much of the film’s humor is urban black comedy, which was groundbreaking in 1970.
9/21/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ken Norton Rape scene Mandingo (1975)
In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s wife Blanche (Susan George). Continue reading
8/28/17 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday: Aaliyah- Queen Of The Damned
Queen of the Damned was released six months after Aaliyah’s death and is dedicated to her memory. The 2002 vampire horror film is a loose adaptation of the third novel of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series, The Queen of the Damned. Continue reading
8/25/17 O&A NYC FILM: Top 10 Actors Who Got Buff For a Movie Role
The top 10 actors who got buff for a movie role. This list features actors who put on considerable muscle mass to play a role in a movie, with special consideration given to those who did so in a relatively brief period of time or who underwent dramatic physical transformations compared to their previous looks. Continue reading
8/15/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Travis Scott- The Prayer Featuring Skitzo Dancing In Shanghai
Travis Scott featuring Skitzo dance in the Yak Film presentation Dancing In Shanghai.
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