The Film Strip: ‘Billy Lynn,’ Beyonce & Destiny’s Child a Halftime Hit
*War is a timely subject and the Armed Forces are always revered for their service and patriotism. In the Ang Lee …
Chris Tucker Comes Back Strong in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’
*Chris Tucker, one of the highest paid actors at one time, is back on the big screen in a big way in“Billy Lynn’s Long …
The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: The One-Night Stand That Is Donald Trump
*The allure of a Donald Trump presidency was akin to what makes some people contemplate having an extra-marital affair: …
The Socialist’s Journal: Trump Wins
*Mark Twain said there are lies, damn lies, and then there are statistics. After this election I feel like polls are …
People of Note: Tank Performing at the Rhythm of the Night concert
*Tank took time out of his busy schedule to talk to this journalist about his upcoming show with El Debarge, the group …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Bishop Paul S. Morton Leaves a Powerful Legacy with ‘…Live in New Orleans’
*”I believe I am an agent for change. The future belongs to those who are open to positive change. People can get …
Weekend Watch: ‘Almost Christmas’ Family Feud and ‘Billy Lynn’s’ War Drama
*Everyone likes a feel good Christmas story and that’s exactly what writer/director David E. Talbert gives in this …
People of Note: Royal Winnipeg Ballet Performs Dracula at Lehman Center
*Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) is on tour and will be in the Bronx with its production of Dracula on …
The Socialist’s Journal: Beyonce at the Country Music Awards
*Beyonce performed at the Country Music Awards (CMA) last week and apparently was well liked. But then after the show …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Grammy Nominated VaShawn Mitchell Found a Secret Place in South African with New Album
*“I travel to South Africa…I realized it’s become my secret place where I am not bothered by emails and cell phones…just …
The FilmStrip/Weekend Watch: ‘Loving’ & ‘Doctor Strange’
Having seen the amazing 2011 HBO documentary “The Loving Story,” the film “Loving” takes that drama to another level. …
People of Note: Remembering Zora Neale Hurston
*The audience meets Elizabeth Van Dyke as Zora Neale Hurston at the bus station where the character reflects on her life …
The Socialist’s Journal: The Choice Before Us
*It is either a woman or a man. It is the distinction between someone with years of political experience and someone …
The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: What Airplane Engine Fire?
*Air travel is like childbirth: millions of people do it successfully, so others rarely consider how dangerous it can be …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Fred Hammond Inspires Again with ‘Worship Journal Live’ New Album Release
d *“This is not just a Gospel concert,’ said Grammy Award winning Fred Hammond about his “Festival of Praise” 2016 …
