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30/07/2023

And then some! Especially those appreciate every effort!

28/07/2023

I know what I’m watching this week!

"The Last Dragon" is an action-comedy produced by Berry Gordy and directed by Michael Schultz. The film was a financial success earning over $30 million and on a $10 million budget. It starred Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry, Christopher Murney, Faith Prince, Leo O'Brien, Mike Starr, and Jim Moody and featured a soundtrack released by Motown Records.

After the end of the blaxploitation era in the 1970s, black filmmaking significantly declined, and few producers were releasing black films during the early 80s. However, the landscape of black culture was shifting, and "The Last Dragon" came at the right time. Today, the movie has evolved into a cult classic, finding its way into pop culture.

Black martial artists hit the film scene in 1973 when Jim Kelly appeared in "Enter the Dragon." In 1974, Jim Kelly starred in "Black Belt Jones," and Ron Van Clief was in "The Black Dragon." Ron Van Clief didn't receive Kelly's fanfare but proved influential to those who followed his career and training. He instructed Taimak, who eventually became the star of "The Last Dragon."

Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Louis Venosta

Starring Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry, Christopher Murney, Faith Prince, Leo O'Brien, Mike Starr, Jim Moody, Esther Marrow, Ernie Reyes Jr., Glen Eaton

Storyline
Leroy Green (Taimak), a young martial artist living in New York City, trains tirelessly to attain the same level of mastery as the great Bruce Lee. One night, his life changes forever when he rescues television personality Laura Charles (Vanity) from evil businessman Eddie Arkadian (Chris Murney). Impressed by Leroy's bravery, Laura falls for Leroy -- but to keep her safe, he must defeat a gang leader named Sho'nuff (Julius J. Carry III), the self-styled Sh**un of Harlem.

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06/05/2023

Simon & I share similar reactions to audio that catches & peaks our ears.

12/03/2023

The look on Shia’s face listening to this GOAT is why I can never lose respect for his love for the Arts!

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09/03/2023

Hope to get the chance reflect upon of someone in my life that has helped me evolve to the next version of myself.

09/02/2023

I remember when collaborating this freely back then can get you “black listed”, but now with social media can help push you go viral to where Miss Deborah Cox can comment and praise such talents!

I want more of this!

31/01/2023

Thank you Stephen for putting into perspective to what’s on the line!

Mucho appreciated tovarishch!

Blasts Upcoming Reboot: Worthless Garbage ! We Already Did It and Made It the Best !

One person who's clearly not looking forward to the upcoming Blade reboot is actor Stephen Dorff, who plays a key role in the previous adaptation starring . In the first Blade movie, released by director Stephen Norrington and New Line Cinema in 1998, Dorff played the antagonist Deacon Frost. The film was a hit at the box office and drew great praise, having since been credited as opening the door for the Marvel movie boom that would be soon to come in subsequent years.

While Dorff did not return, Snipes would go on to star in two Blade sequels. It has since been announced that the franchise will be rebooted for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with taking over the role. Dorff previously gave his blessings to Ali, suggesting the actor would be "incredible" as Blade, though he warned that the film would need "strong writing and direction" for it to work. Now, per The Daily Beast, Dorff is getting more candid with his thoughts on superhero movies across the board, from "worthless garbage" like to everything else getting made by these days.

Here's how Dorff put it concerning a possible revisit to the superhero movie genre:

"If comic-book movies were more like when I started when we made Blade, or the few that have been decent over the years, like when Nolan did The Dark Knight and reinvented Batman from Tim Burton, who’s obviously a genius…when they were interesting, like when Norrington did Blade, and Guillermo [del Toro] was fu***ng around in it. But all this other garbage is just embarrassing, you know what I mean? I mean, God bless them, they're making a bunch of money, but their movies suck [laughs]. And nobody’s going to remember them. Nobody’s remembering Black Adam at the end of the day. I didn’t even see that movie, it looked so bad."

Dorff also cited how the upcoming Blade won't be R-rated, along with the project's rotating directors behind the scenes, as signs that the movie won't be turning out well.

"Marvel is used to me trashing them anyway. How’s that PG Blade movie going for you, that can’t get a director? [laughs] Because anybody who goes there is going to be laughed at by everyone, because we already did it and made it the best. There’s no Steve Norrington out there."

Mahershala Ali has already made his MCU debut as Blade, though it was with a voiceover role in a post-credit scene for Eternals. That was back in 2021, and the plan was for the Blade film to be coming out much sooner, but it has been met with delays. Even so, Ali is still attached to the project, ready to step into that role once production gets moving. It was reported in November that Yann Demange has been signed on to direct after Bassam Tariq parted ways with the project. Michael Starrbury was also brought on to rewrite the script, aiming for a darker tone.

As it currently stands, Blade is set to be released in movie theaters on Sept. 6, 2024.

01/12/2022

The only person stopping you the person you see in the mirror.

19/11/2022

This interview has “Kid stays in the picture” vibes that Robert Evans would be proud of!
If you want something done right you either find the right people or you get in there and do it yourself!

14/11/2022

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12/11/2022

UP NeXT on ESPN The OCHO!

12/11/2022

Die Hard!

11/11/2022

Don’t know whats is more shocking. The fact someone has all this tech to create this masterpiece or that I’m bragging about it on a divece that has replaced most of them?!!?

08/10/2022

It will keep you there if you let it!

08/10/2022

These are the best kind of interviews.

21/09/2022

Yup. Sounds about what I know to be true!

15/08/2022

Smooth AF!!