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and check it out!Things That Made Me Go Hmm #1 - Black Speak/White Images
A new trend?
I noticed that there are two upcoming films by and about white people that employ what could be termed "black colloquialisms" - or at least phrases that originated from within black communities - as their titles.
It's no secret that Black culture is in effect American culture, as a plethora of units from within the culture have been adopted and embraced by the wider American and even global public - its music, fashion sense, and language notably. So I suppose it should be no surprise that specific phrases, usually considered slang, would become ubiquitous catch phrases, and eventually titles of mainstream Hollywood films, starring, of course white people.
The films I'm referring to here are BABY MAMA, starring Saturday Night Live alums, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, as well as MAD MONEY, starring Diane Keaton, Katie Holmes and Dana Owens (Queen Latifah).
Does thou (I) protest too much, or is something amidst here? I can imagine what could be on the horizon - STACKING CHEESE starring Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan; JUNK IN THE TRUNK starring Kim Kardashian and Matthew McConaughey; TALK TO THE HAND starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden... and the list goes on...
I'm certainly not entirely bothered by this "trend," but obviously thought it worth bringing attention to.
What says you?
:o)
TAO
Have You Heard The One About The Super Model And The Anti-Imperialist?
And who says 53 year old fun-loving, rotund, Bush-hating, socialist rulers of South American oil producing nations can't get hot chicks? :o)
According to the Venezuelan newspaper El Universal (as well as numerous gossip sites and fishwrap), model Naomi Campbell has been in a relationship with Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez for the past 2 months.
Naomi recently traveled to Caracas to interview Chavez for British GQ, and apparently the duo hit it off and have been involved since then, while carefully hiding their relationship.
Ok, ok... so normally I don't post shit like this, but I used to have a Naomi Campbell screensaver when I was in college some years back, and even reached for the Vaseline jar once or twice :o)
It's also worth noting that I've been seriously considering returning to my father's homeland, Cameroon, to start my own socialist party, overthrow the current dictator who has been in power for 25 years, and assume the position of president of the country. I wonder which super model will be charmed by my cumulative efforts after Cameroonian GQ sends over her to interview me.
TAO
Spike Lee's SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT Finally On DVD!
So, Spike Lee's premiere opus, She's Gotta Have It, has finally been granted a long awaited DVD release.
Up until yesterday, the 15th of January 2008, any potential purchaser of the film would have had to spend their dollars on the archaic VHS version, with its washed out whites and fading blacks (as in celluloid colors not the cast). Thankfully, we now have another, better choice.
Unfortunately, it's not quite the DVD package I hoped for, as it's lacking in any extra features that I think a film classic like this surely deserves - for example, director's commentary, unused scenes, a documentary on the making of the film, and even the clichéd "where are they now" segment. I'd certainly like to know what happened to Tracy Camilla Johns.
I dug deep for a trailer or even a clip of the film on YouTube but my search returned nothing, which actually surprised me.
Regardless, pick up She's Gotta Have It on DVD today, at Amazon.com. It's only $14.00.
Just click on the image below...
70 Years Later, Does the Hattie McDaniel Rule Still Apply? Has Much Changed For Black Actresses Today?
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation
Recorded January 14, 2008, 9PM to 10PM
TRT 60 Minutes
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
1. Does the Hattie McDaniel rule still apply? A glimpse into the lives and minds of today's Black actresses. Host Tambay A Obenson, along with the editor of The Black Actor Blogspot, in a virtual roundtable showcase, featuring actresses, Esosa Edosomwan, Nedra McClyde, Lisa Strum, and Leslie Jones, as they discussed various topics and answered questions in consideration of their lives as working African American actresses in the 21st century. Has anything changed almost 70 years since Hattie McDaniel's Oscar-winning "Mammy" role.
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Reel Bad Arabs - We're All In This Together!
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As a black filmmaker, I've always prided myself on being sensitive of my portrayals of those marginalized groups of people, notably people of color and women.
I've sometimes passed, and other times failed "the test." But the more I make myself aware of how other marginalized groups feel about their representation, or lack thereof, by the Hollywood machine - undoubtedly the preeminent film production and distribution power in the world - I realize just how deeply ingrained many of the stereotypes have become in my psyche, albeit unconsciously, and later manifest themselves in my thoughts, as well as my actions.
In watching the clip below, I realized just how desensitized I've become towards the pejorative portrayals of Arabs in Hollywood films. I have been challenged in my acceptance of many of these films as strictly pure entertainment, when in fact they have essentially taught me what to think about an entire group of people. It goes to show just how powerful cinema is, something which I've talked about several times on my podcast. What we pass off as mindless entertainment is actually not as mindless as we think, because the repeated use of these derogatory images, fed to us ad nauseam, does have some impact, often negative, especially if we are almost never exposed to anything to the contrary. It's truly a dangerous dynamic.
Even what seem like the most harmless of films, something like the Disney animated ALADDIN, reinforce these dangerous, uninformed stereotypes, maybe somewhat subtly, or packaged in a wave of lush colors, cute song and dance, and mawkishness, and are then seen by millions of people, notably, sadly mostly children.
There have been films produced by Hollywood in cooperation with the Department of Defense, showing American men and women in the Armed Forces killing Arabs at random, like the Arnold Schwarzenegger box office smash, TRUE LIES, the Jamie Foxx starrer, THE KINGDOM, as well as films like NAVY SEALS, IRON EAGLE and RULES OF ENGAGEMENT. I had no idea that a film like RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, was co-written by Senator James Webb of Virginia, who also served as Secretary of the U.S. Navy under Ronald Reagan. So with Washington solidifying its connection with Hollywood, there'll likely be a bias, probably an intentional one - in essence going out of their way to reinforce our fears of Arabs as terrorists, making it significantly easier for our government to convince us into buying a so-called "war on terror;" something we all should be well aware of.
But as I started off saying... I feel obligated to make myself aware of the portrayals of marginalized groups on screen, not only because I'm a filmmaker, but as a fellow human being - one who has been fighting this battle against Hollywood's destructive stereotypes, notably of people with my skin color. And as I make myself aware, via literature I've read, or communication with people from other marginalized groups, I'm forced to confront many of my prejudices, and reexamine my attraction to certain films I've seen in the past. For example, films like DO THE RIGHT THING, or SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT - both hailed as treasured works within the realm of black cinema, and even in broader circles; but when dissected with a feminist slant (as was done so eloquently and extensively in a book called Redefining Black Film), they were revealed to be counter-feminist, misogynist and just plain old sexist (SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT notably) in their presentation of black women and their sexuality - facts I was completely oblivious of upon initially seeing these films, but which have now tainted my perception of the films, and in turn the filmmaker... not to disastrous effect, but enough that I'm now significantly more critical of Spike Lee's work than I ever was.
There have been several films that I loved upon initially screening them; but with this growing awareness and sensitivity, I feel obligated to be overtly critical of those films I see that reinforce stereotypes, especially of those "invisible" people (to borrow from Ellison), or that follow trends of marginalization. It makes for very unpleasant viewing experiences, which partly explains why I haven't seen many films recently; and I often wonder if I'm being too critical. However, with what I now know, and continue to learn, I just don't see how I could not be.
The following clip is from a documentary called REEL BAD ARABS: How Hollywood Vilifies a People. You can buy the film here: www.reelbadarabs.com.
Film Recommendation No. 1 - Battle of Algiers
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I thought it worthwhile to start recommending Diasporic films that I consider required viewing for all. Here's the first of many. The Battle of Algiers
It's difficult to start a revolution...
... even more difficult to sustain one...
... and still more difficult to win one.
Angelina Jolie Is Not A "Person Of Color" - The NAACP Image Awards Strike Again!
Anyway... back to the NAACP Image Awards.
As I was saying, I stopped taking the NAACP Image Awards seriously a long time ago - or maybe it was after Queen Latifah won the gold for her "riveting" performance in BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE in 2004, beating out the aforementioned Halle Berry (nominated for GOTHIKA), Beyonce Knowles (nominated for THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIIONS) and the lovely Gabrielle Union (nominated for her daring performance in the masterpiece that was DELIVER US FROM EVA).
Yes folks, it's hard out there, not only for pimps, but for black actresses as well (the 21st century's endangered species it would seem). So, maybe it's not entirely fair for me to dismiss the NAACP, considering the dearth of worthwhile performances by black talent (in this case, black actresses) in this country, and I should instead harass the performers for their inability to generate stronger platforms on which to showcase their skills.
I'm sure I could go up and down the ladder, looking for the "right" prong on which to hang the blame, but I won't.
Anyway... once again, back to the NAACP Image Awards.
As I was saying, I stopped taking the NAACP Image Awards seriously a long time ago. However, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the little bit of news I read this morning - the NAACP's list of nominees for its 2007 Image Awards (specifically, the list of performances of 2007 that the organization considers deserving). As I scrolled down the list, I chuckled quite a few times for various reasons, until I got to the list of best actress nominees to find Angelina Jolie's name listed in the first slot, for her performance in A MIGHTY HEART.
Ok.
Now, per its own press releases, the NAACP Image Awards is "an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature." Notice I bolded the words "people of color." Last I checked, Angelina Jolie isn't self-identified as a "person of color." She may have adopted a few "colored" babies, but a "person of color" she is not - at least not within the confines of the widely accepted contemporary definition of the phrase. Her mother (who died last year) was French-Canadian and her father is of German and Slovakian ancestry.
I'm not a lover of labels, as I find them limiting and destructive, and I've read many an essay on the potential varying interpretations of the phrase (people of color); but again, in its most commonly used and accepted form, likely the NAACP's meaning in its use of the phrase, I think we can all agree that Angelina Jolie is NOT a "person of color."
I realize that Ms Jolie donned a little "black face" make-up to portray a real-life "person of color" in A MIGHTY HEART - at least, a person that our wonderful American government would classify as such, given her Dutch-Jewish/Afro-Latino-Cuban ancestry; although I don't know what box Mariane Pearl puts herself in, if any box at all. And maybe she doesn't have to; Maybe none of us should have to, right?
Alas, we don't reside in an utopian world, so we are forced to take part in these unfortunate little identity dances.
Regardless... or "irregardless" as I've heard some say... Angelina Jolie should NOT be nominated for an NAACP Image Award, in my not-so humble opinion, and I'm not quite sure what the NAACP's reasoning is for including her on their list. What would be even more discombobulating is if Ms Jolie won the NAACP award for best actress. Oddly enough, I already expect that to come to fruition when the awards are handed out on February 14th.
Worth mentioning are her fellow nominees in the same category: Halle Berry – THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE, Jill Scott – TYLER PERRRY'S WHY DID I GET MARRIED, Jurnee Smollett – THE GREAT DEBATERS, and Taraji P. Henson – TALK TO ME.
Anyway, as I started out saying... I stopped taking the NAACP Image Awards seriously a long time ago - actually maybe it happened after they gave their best picture award to LETHAL WEAPON in 1989... hmmm... yeah, maybe that was it!
TAO
"The Wire" Still Gets No Respect
I've never watched an episode of HBO's series, The Wire. Why, you wonder? Well, I don't watch much TV, and even if I did, I don't have cable TV, nor am I in any rush to make it a staple in my household of 1. It's too distracting. I have more important work to do.
However, I've heard nothing but grand things about the program, and will likely pick up the entire series on DVD, to catch up on all that I've missed to date. I'm ready to be impressed!
Despite not having seen the program, I still appreciate producer, David Simon's comments below (notably the last paragraph), and thought them worth sharing.
David Simon is white, by the way.
NEW YORK – HBO's “The Wire,” which opened its fifth season Sunday, has gotten little recognition in Tinseltown. Executive producer David Simon says that's fine with him.
The series has been acclaimed by critics and has a cult-like following – but has earned just one Emmy nomination in four seasons. Simon and George Pelecanos were nominated for writing in 2005 but lost.
“I don't give a (expletive) if we ever win one of their little trinkets,” Simon told Newsweek. “I don't care if they ever figure out we're here in Baltimore.
“Secretly, we all know we get more ink for being shut out. So at this point, we wanna be shut out. We wanna go down in flames together, holding hands all the way.”
Each season of “The Wire” has focused on a different aspect of the grit and blight of an American city in decline. Simon feels the show doesn't get credit for its diverse cast, nearly all of whom had no high-profile prior credits.
“Let me indict Hollywood as much as I can on this one,” Simon said. “We have more working black actors in key roles than pretty much all the other shows on the air. And yet you still hear people claim they can't find good African-American actors. That's why race-neutral shows and movies turn out lily-white.”
Blowing Off Steam In Unison
Thank you for joining me in unison. I feel so much better now and hope you do as well.
Now let's actually do something about it, shall we??!!!!
TAO
Uhura Can Pull A Knife On Me Any Time She Wants!
Anywho... here's a quasi stream of consciousness piece I thought I'd share.
The Hollywood black actress du jour, Zoe Saldana (yes, it appears they can have only one at a time; we can't have too many popular black actresses taking good roles away from their Caucasoid counterparts; although Ms Saldana's "blackness" has been in question, since she's actually Latin American; although one can certainly make a reasonable argument that certain Latin Americans/Hispanics/Latinos are indeed Africans. I'm not sure what's PC these days, so I certainly hope I'm not offending anyone. Feel free to school me if necessary)... anyway... as I was saying, Hollywood "black" actress du jour, Zoe Saldana (notice "black" is in quotes) will be assuming the role of Lieutenant Commander Uhura in the upcoming, highly anticipated theatrical update of the popular Star Trek TV series from the 1960s. The film is slated to be released later this year, and is being directed by Lost creator (J. J. Abrams), on a $150 Million budget!
BTW, did you know that the kiss she shared with Captain Kirk (William Shatner) in 1969 - I can't remember which episode - was the first interracial (black/white) kiss that ever aired on national television? Of course it had to be a white man kissing a black woman for it to be accepted by the flock, although it did cause quite a stir. However, imagine if Sidney Poitier stuck his tongue down Katharine Houghton's throat in GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, in 1967? I should watch that film again actually. I don't think there's even a scene where they peck each other on the cheek. I could be wrong though.
Oh, and here's a humorous bit of related info - during the Comedy Central roast of William Shatner in 2006, Nichelle Nichols referred to their 37-year-old kiss, and said to Shatner, "Let's make TV history again... and this time you can kiss my black ass!" HA! MILFy and funny! Perfect combo!
Alright, I'll shut up now... I found this old clip of her from Star Trek at what maybe was her most ravishing moment... I especially dig her demeanor after she slaps Sulu and falls back onto the rail, as she utters the words, "I'm afraid I've changed my mind... again." YES! Freaking haute, I tell ya! Let's see Zoe Saldana pull off that kind of sexuality...
I'm feeling groovy today, and hope you all are too. It's going to be a good year. I can feel it :o)
Carry on...And while you're at it, you should get yourselves one of these...
TAO
Episode 30 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation (Go To www.actnowproduction.org for info on screening and fundraising party this week)
Recorded Monday, January 7, 2008, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- A January preview of what's coming up on the podcast for the month of January (black actress showcase, discussion on 4 LITTLE GIRLS, Sundance wrap-up).
- Tambay lists his top 5 hopes and expectations for Black cinema in 2008. Listen to his list. What are yours?
- Robert Johnson strikes again with MISSION INTOLERABLE - another "white-wash," literally. A brief rant.
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.
Episode 29 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Episode 29 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
Sponsored in part by ActNow Foundation
Recorded Monday, December 17, 2007, 9PM
TRT 60 Minutes
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Remembering St Clair Bourne, dead at age 64.
- Golden Globe Nominees announced.
- Lots of listener phone calls on various topics: DIRTY LAUNDRY, Will Smith (I AM LEGEND), supporting R. Kelly(?), SINGLE HILLS takes love back to Brooklyn, and black Hollywood box office receipts for films like I AM LEGEND (do they matter?).
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.
Episode 28 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
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
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Episode 27 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
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
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www.capabletenth.com
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Episode 26 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
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
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
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
Episode 23 - The Obenson Report on Black Film / Cinema
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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:
- Film Review of CLAUDINE the 1974 film starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones;
- Reader/listener responses to my NPR EDITORIAL on a call for a black-owned film studio, and my responses to them.
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
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www.tambayobenson.com
Episode 22, The Obenson Report Podcast. LISTEN NOW!
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:
- Tambay the haute couture model.
- Premiere Magazine's annual list of the 50 most powerful/influential people in Hollywood. Where are the black people? Where are the black women?
- 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/
