THE OBENSON REPORT

Episode 28 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation

Recorded Monday, December 10, 2007, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

- A brief preview of shows scheduled for early 2008 - actor/actress showcase, black filmmaker showcase, special guests/co-hosts, and more.
- Wrapping up the year, 3 more episodes to go in 2007. Planning a "year in review" show.
- Tambay's 34th birthday is in 3 weeks, the 28th of December, and announces his next feature film production.
- My review of Spike Lee's 2000 satire, BAMBOOZLED.
- An extensive breakdown of the "Capable Tenth Black Film Collective" Studio idea - non-profit VS for-profit; how exactly will it work? ACT NOW and CONTRIBUTE. Go to www.capabletenth.com to learn more, or contact me with questions/comments/suggestions!

Got something to say? Call the show's voicemail hotline at 1-800-765-7249 and leave a message there, and I might play your message on the show. OR, email me you comments at talk@obensonreport.com; or go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and leave your comments.

Tambay A Obenson
tao@tambayobenson.com
www.capabletenth.com
www.obensonresport.com

Episode 27 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation

Recorded Monday, December 3, 2007, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Tambay revisited his "Capable Tenth" funded black owned and operated film studio idea, detailing how we (black people) can realize real film industry independence. Listen to learn how YOU can help, and please join in the discussion!
- The "Capable Tenth" funded black film studio. Please ACT NOW and CONTRIBUTE WHATEVER YOU CAN. Go to www.capabletenth.com to learn more.

Got something to say? Call the show's voicemail hotline at 1-800-765-7249 and leave a message there, and I might play your message on the show. OR, email me you comments at talk@obensonreport.com; or go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and leave your comments.

Tambay A Obenson
tao@tambayobenson.com
www.capabletenth.com
www.obensonresport.com

Episode 26 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation

Recorded Monday, November 26, 2007, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Industry news and notes - top dead celebrity salary earners (Tupac made the cut)//Terrence Howard does Tennessee Williams//The "Cosby" effect.
- My review of BLACK ORPHEUS (ORFEU NEGRO) and THIS CHRISTMAS.
- Listener-submitted reviews of DARATT and SIA, THE PYTHON.
- The "Capable Tenth" funded black film studio. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE WHATEVER YOU CAN. SEE INFO BELOW.

Got something to say? Call the show's voicemail hotline at 1-800-765-7249 and leave a message there; and if it's worthwhile, I'll play your message on the show.

OR, email me you comments at talk@obensonreport.com; or go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and leave your comments.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE "CAPABLE TENTH" FUNDED BLACK FILM FUND

1. Go to the ActNow website – www.actnowproduction.org.
2. Click on the "donate/volunteer" link.
3. Click on the "Network For Good" link at the top of the page.
4. Follow the directions as they are presented to you.
5. I tried it and it took no more than 5 minutes from start to finish.
6. IMPORTANT **** When asked to designate your donation for a specific fund or purpose, be sure to enter "Capable Tenth Black Film Fund." ****
8. You can opt to be an anonymous giver, or scream it from the rooftops.

OR, just write your check or money order, payable to "ActNow Foundation Film Account," and mail it to:

ActNow Foundation
138 South Oxford Street
Suite 1C
Brooklyn NY 11217

ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. In the memo section, be sure to write, "Capable Tenth," so that we know exactly where the funds should go.

FILMS MENTIONED DURING BROADCAST:

Episode 25 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation

Recorded Monday, November 19, 2007, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Industry news and notes.
- My review of BROTHER TO BROTHER.
- Brief discussion on watching gay-themed black cinema. Your input?
- Listener phone calls.
- The "Capable Tenth" funded black film studio. PLEASE CONTRIBUTE WHATEVER YOU CAN. SEE INFO BELOW.

Got something to say? Call the show's voicemail hotline at 1-800-765-7249 and leave a message there; and if it's worthwhile, I'll play your message on the show.

OR, email me you comments at talk@obensonreport.com; or go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and leave your comments.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE "CAPABLE TENTH" FUNDED BLACK FILM STUDIO

1. Go to the ActNow website – www.actnowproduction.org.
2. Click on the "donate/volunteer" link.
3. Click on the "Network For Good" link at the top of the page.
4. Follow the directions as they are presented to you.
5. I tried it and it took no more than 5 minutes from start to finish.
6. IMPORTANT **** When asked to designate your donation for a specific fund or purpose, be sure to enter "Capable Tenth Black Film Fund." ****
8. You can opt to be an anonymous giver, or scream it from the rooftops.

OR, just write your check or money order, payable to "ActNow Foundation Film Account," and mail it to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. In the memo section, be sure to write, "Capable Tenth," so that we know exactly where the funds should go.

FILMS MENTIONED

Episode 24 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation

Recorded Monday, November 12, 2007, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Movie club selection for the week BROTHER TO BROTHER - listen to find out the rules.
- An extensive review of the Malian film masterpiece YEELEN.
- Creating alternate channels of film distribution for black cinema.
- Revisiting "collective/movement power," and the "capable tenth" funded black film studio.

Email me you comments at talk@obensonreport.com; or go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and leave your comments.

FILMS MENTIONED

TAO

PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHERS

EPISODE 23 - THE OBENSON REPORT PODCAST on Black Film / Black Cinema
Sponsored In Part by Act Now Foundation
Check out THE MAN WHO COULDN'T - the award-winning feature film from writer/director Brandon Wilson, now available at AMAZON.COM.

RECORDED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

1. Film Review of CLAUDINE the 1974 film starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones;
2. Reader/listener responses to my NPR EDITORIAL on a call for a black-owned film studio, and my responses to them.

OR

NOTE: The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! To make your contribution/donation, send your checks or money orders, payable to "ActNow Foundation Film Account," to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Listen to my "Capable Tenth" podcast to catch up if you don't know what I'm referring to.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
http://www.obensonresport.com/
www.tambayobenson.com

PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHERS

EPISODE 22 - THE OBENSON REPORT PODCAST on Black Film / Black Cinema
Sponsored In Part by Act Now Foundation
Check out THE MAN WHO COULDN'T - the award-winning feature film from writer/director Brandon Wilson, now available at AMAZON.COM.

RECORDED MONDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

1. Tambay the haute couture model.
2. Premiere Magazine's annual list of the 50 most powerful/influential people in Hollywood. Where are the black people? Where are the black women?
3. Also, finishing up our top 5 lists of the films we've seen so far this year, with Brandon Wilson, writer/director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T.

NOTE: The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! To make your contribution/donation, send your checks or money orders, payable to "ActNow Foundation Film Account," to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Listen to my "Capable Tenth" podcast to catch up if you don't know what I'm referring to.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
http://www.obensonresport.com/
http://www.tambayobenson.com/

PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHERS

EPISODE 21 - THE OBENSON REPORT PODCAST on Black Film / Black Cinema
Sponsored In Part by Act Now Foundation
Check out THE MAN WHO COULDN'T - the award-winning feature film from writer/director Brandon Wilson, now available at AMAZON.COM.

RECORDED MONDAY, OCTOBER 22TH 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

- Writer/Director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T, Brandon Wilson, joined me in giving our picks for the Top 5 films we've each seen so far this year, October 2007, going into the fall/winter award season.
- REMINDER: Capable Tenth Black Filmmaker Fund… have you made your contribution yet? See NOTE below for details…

Click on this link, LISTEN NOW, and you will be taken directly to the listening page. You can also find me on iTunes on your computer (search for "Obenson Report") in the podcast store section. Or go to www.obensonreport.com.

NOTE: The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! To make your contribution/donation, send your checks or money orders, payable to "ActNow Foundation Film Account," to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Listen to my "Capable Tenth" podcast to catch up if you don't know what I'm referring to.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to www.obensonreport.com and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

LINKS MENTIONED: Brandon Wilson's website - www.geniusbastard.com - for news, top 10 lists from yesteryear, and more...

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
www.obensonresport.com
www.tambayobenson.com

PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHERS

EPISODE 20 - THE OBENSON REPORT PODCAST on Black Film / Black Cinema
Sponsored In Part by Act Now Foundation

RECORDED MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

- A note about the "sex-tape queens," reality-based TV shows, and how it all relates to the consumerist, materialistic, misogynistic society we currently live in; A review of Tyler Perry's WHY DID I GET MARRIED; Answering the questions, "Are black audiences ready, or can black audiences appreciate more so-called challenging, artistic, intellectual cinema?" Do box office results like those from Tyler Perry's films tell us anything in answering that question? How come certain kinds of films (notably those described as challenging and artistic) are not always marketed to black audiences, or don't play in theatres in black neighborhoods? Is it all about the money? How much does socialization play in how we respond to cinema? Was Frantz Fanon right when he said, "For the black man there is only one destiny... and it is white..." and how does all this help answer the initial question?

-$300 contributed so far to the Capable Tenth Black Filmmaker Fund… have you made your donation yet? See NOTE below for details…

Click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page. You can also find me on iTunes on your computer (search for "Obenson Report") in the podcast store section. Or go to www.obensonreport.com.

NOTE: The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! To make your contribution/donation, send your checks or money orders, payable to "ActNow Foundation Film Account," to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Listen to my "Capable Tenth" podcast to catch up if you don't know what I'm referring to.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.obensonreport.com/ and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
http://www.obensonresport.com/
http://www.tambayobenson.com/

PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHERS

EPISODE 19 - THE OBENSON REPORT PODCAST on Black Film / Black Cinema
Sponsored In Part by Act Now Foundation

RECORDED MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

- Another light day at the office (busy, busy, busy with much on my plate - just call me by my middle name, Amadioha, Igbo for “God of Thunder”); Who's going to the ABFF? Let me know and I’ll “hook you up”; Kudos to BETJ (find out why); Tambay is actually reading, but "suffering" for it; saw 3 films over the weekend - BANISHED (thumbs up), MICHAEL CLAYTON (thumbs sideways), THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD (thumbs sideways); Question of the week: What was the last film you saw that generated some genuine emotion in you and stayed with you long after you saw it?; "Why Did I Get Married"; Biopics on Sammy Davis Jr (Andre 3000), Afeni Shakur and Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman); $300 contributed so far to the Capable Tenth Black Filmmaker Fund… have you made your donation yet? See below for details…

Click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.You can also find me on iTunes on your computer (search for "Obenson Report") in the podcast store section. Or go to www.obensonreport.com.

NOTE:The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! To make your contribution/donation, send your checks or money orders, payable to “ActNow Foundation Film Account,” to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Listen to my "Capable Tenth" podcast HERE to catch up if you don’t know what I’m referring to.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
www.obensonresport.com
www.tambayobenson.com

RECORDED MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

Simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! To make your contribution/donation, send your checks or money orders, payable to “ActNow Foundation Film Account,”
to ActNow Foundation, 138 South Oxford Street, Suite 1C, Brooklyn NY 11217. ActNow is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Listen to my "Capable Tenth" podcast HERE to catch up if you don’t know what I’m referring to.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/ and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for "Obenson Report" in the podcast store section.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
www.obensonresport.com
www.tambayobenson.com

Thanks to Sydney for this :o)

TAO

RECORDED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH 2007
TRT 60 MINUTES

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:

Simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for "Obenson Report" in the podcast store section.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
http://www.obensonresport.com/
http://www.tambayobenson.com/

I make films but I also distribute films by others. Here's one that I just finally was able to get listed on Amazon.com, titled, THE MAN WHO COULDN'T.

You can read more about the film on the film's profile page HERE.

I should have a trailer up shortly.
But for now you can see one at:
www.themanwhocouldnt.com

This is the second film I've distributed... those of you familiar with the film distribution process will truly understand and appreciate this feat, given just how difficult it is for any film to make its way onto the shelves of any retailer, especially considering that I'm a one-man army here. So, I guess I'm patting myself on the back for being able to get 2 films out - MY OWN, and now this one - THE MAN WHO COULDN'T, written and directed by BRANDON WILSON

Please support true indie black cinema, especially film that's counter to the crumbs of shit that the studios dish out to us once every 3 months! Our survival depends greatly on you - those who we do what we do for.

Pick up THE MAN WHO COULDN'T and my film, BEAUTIFUL THINGS (which you can find info and clips for on my page) today!

You'll be glad you did!

TAO

On April 8th and 9th 2006, 30 queer, transgender and straight women of color gathered at a brownstone in Brooklyn; and for the next 2 days, a music video was made... this is that music video!

You can reach Hanifah HERE, or check out the profile for the documentary HERE.

TAO

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS THAT WERE COVERED:
1. TWO BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tambay launches a new festival, the New York Black Film Festival... and creates a $2000 annual fund to finance short films, starting in 2008.
2. Protests outside of BET CEO's Washington, DC home.
3. ANF Thursday night screening recap. A "Black Night In London!"
4. Also movement/collective power - 2 simple things YOU can do.
5. Lastly the "Capable Tenth" redux. Where do we stand?

ARE YOU IN? I am!

To Listen, simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there. You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for Obenson Report in the podcast store section.

Links referenced in podcast - The Invisible Cinema Blogspot, Low Budget TV, The Enough Is Enough Campaign.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
www.obensonresport.com
www.tambayobenson.com

EPISODE 15 - The Obenson Report On Black Film / Black Cinema Sponsored In Part By Act Now Foundation

Recorded THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH 2007, 11PM

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS COVERED:

- YAEC (Yet Another Existential Crisis) - So much going on... what to do?

Simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for Obenson Report in the podcast store section.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson www.obensonresport.com www.tambayobenson.com

For those not in-the-know, I've talked about Naomi Klein a few times on my podcast, and even used audio clips of speeches she's given... you can listen to my rant HERE to catch up.

EPISODE 14 - The Obenson
Report On Black Film / Black Cinema

Sponsored In Part By Act Now Foundation

Recorded MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH 2007, 9PM @ BLOGTALKRADIO.COM

Hosted by Tambay A Obenson

TOPICS COVERED:

- A rather light day today! Joined by co-hosts Shirley Bruno & Deesha Philyaw. Discussion topics: Halle Berry's recent baby news, Eddie Griffin's N-word tirade, films we're looking forward to seeing this fall/winter, Oprah supports Obama and more...!

Simply click on this link, THE OBENSON REPORT, and you will be taken directly to the listening page.

To listen to any of my past greatest hits, go to http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 and scroll down to the PAST EPISODES header. There's some really good stuff there.

You can also open up iTunes on your computer and search for Obenson Report in the podcast store section.

Thanks!

Tambay A Obenson
www.obensonresport.com
www.tambayobenson.com