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Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé (2019)
BEYONCE. SHOW. THEM. HOW. IT'S. DONE. YES!
Wow. This documentary shows the world exactly why Beyonce is on a level like no other. Her longevity and body of work is clearly born from a God-given gift which she has nurtured continuously. And the love she has for HBCUs is illustriously illustrated in this documentary.
The concert itself was PHENOMENAL! THE BAND AND DANCERS WERE STRAIGHT FIRE. I was in band myself and watching them bought back so many memories. It's hard enough to play and march, but to play and DANCE in risers for two hours straight? At Coachella? With Beyonce? Props to those brothas and sistas for doing the dang thing. Every single move was synchronized and flawless. What an amazing experience they must have had and will always be able to share for years to come.
I was moved to tears a few times, as well as awestruck. That drumline? The horns? Destiny's Child? "Deja Vu"? DID I MENTION THE DRUMLINE? Her take on the Frankie Beverly & Maze classic, "Before I Let Go" with a little "Candy" by Cameo thrown in? Man. The prolific quotes from Nina Simone, Maya Angelou, and other black historical figures were well placed. Loved the featuring of the stepping and line skits. The behind the scenes footage with her kids and her rehearsals was so informative and endearing.
This is a must see. The audience was as big a part of the show as the performance itself.
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016)
A must see, thank you Spike Lee!
Once again, Spike Lee brings us a wonderful introspective into the life of our beloved Michael. This is a must-see for those of us who literally grew up with the music and presence of the Jackson 5, Jacksons, and "MJ".
Not that we need a reminder of the magic of Michael Jackson, but the rare footage and interview snippets definitely will bring smile to one's soul.
I especially loved the portion of the film where they discussed The Wiz, which is my favorite film to this day. So many parallels exist between Michael and the scarecrow. It's rare to find behind the scene footage of this movie, so the feedback from the screenwriter, producer, musical director and others talking about working on this cult classic is amazing.
And obviously, the mesh of Quincy Jones with Michael to create the masterpiece that is Off the Wall...is the stuff of legends. To this day, this album still sounds new. It simply grooves and is a dancer's dream. From the pulsing bass line and explosive percussion on "Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough" to the softer, jazzier Stevie Wonder-flavored Quiet-storm favorite, "I Can't Help It". The iconic "Rock With You" had the gorgeous video of Michael in the silver/black suite and matching boots.
The instrumentation and songwriting on OTW was just as incredible as the lyrical performance. Top-notch musicians, writers were used and it was LIVE. Not Memorex. Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson showcased his signature bass slapping on "On the Floor". Then you had former Heatwave member, Rod Temperton bringing hits "Off the Wall" and "Burn this Disco Out" to the table. This album showcased so many talents from writers to musicians. Even "Girlfriend" was written by Beatle great, Paul McCartney. And who can forget a choked up Michael singing the last cracking notes of "She's Out of My Life". He was a master at emoting. Hands down. "It's the Falling in Love" was a smooth duet with Patti Austin, who also sang great duets with James Ingram. Yet, with all the music masters behind this project, the album only won 1 Grammy for the song "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". It was all good though because the seed was planted from OTW and the next album Thriller would absolutely break the Grammys and the world on so many levels.
We were pretty much introduced to the Michael the solo star from this album. It was truly the catalyst to his rocket-launched career.
Asunder (1999)
I have to say....
I watched this movie for the first time with my boyfriend the other night and couldn't help wondering WHY OH WHY DID BLAIR UNDERWOOD AGREE TO DO THIS???? There were so many scenes where my jaw just dropped and the "FORE" swing shot was just too much. I love that is is an all-black cast with prominent actors. Didn't know Tim Reid had directed it. What I didn't like was how completely crazy they made Chance and for me, it was just too much. Michael Beach's character was a bit irritating in the beginning, but as the movie progressed, he steadily became the most sane one of the whole film. Debbie Morgan? Great actress. (absolutely LOVE her in Eve's Bayou) Just can't understand why she wouldn't tell her husband the truth straight up. That would have solved everything. Then again, we wouldn't have a movie, would we? I also want to know WHY Didn't THEY SHOW THE BABY????? Will there be a sequel?????