Saturday Matinee - " Soul Food Junkies "

This is an upcoming independent documentary style film that looks like it will be interesting....

Check PBS for times and dates.




What do you think ? Do you like/eat.cook Soul Food ?

Thoughts ? Comments ? Questions ?

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Saturday Matinee " Temptation "

I love Jurnee Smollett. I have been following her since Eve's Bayou.  She is such a talented actress This looks like it could be very interesting.....






I will definitely be going to see this film.

What do you think of the trailer ?

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Saturday Matinee - Internet Series

If you find yourself spending a lazy day at home in need of some quality entertainment, the internet is full of quality shows or "webisodes" as they are called. Of course by now many people know about Issa Ray the Awkward Black Girl. I am so totally excited about her success.  Now it seems that her success has spawned awareness of a lot of young people who are also taking control of their own creativity and using the internet and social media to create and increase the audience for their work. I love discovering a  new series that I can watch at my leisure and convenience. Some of them have room to improve and have gotten much better along the way, but most of them are pretty good considering the obvious minimal budget and the fact that a lot of the actors are relatively inexperienced. The content is fresh, interesting, realistic and entertaining. There is also a lot of great new music used in some of the theme songs too. The "BlackandSexy" Channel on You Tub.e is a great place to discover lots of new shows.


Here are the links to some of the shows that I enjoy. I hope you find them entertaining.


"Roomieloverfriends" - This is a hilarious take on how confusing men and women can be when dealing with each other. You definitely need to start from the beginning on this one to know what is going on.







"The Number" - Issa made an appearance in Season One & I am glad to see the new episode that posted just this week. You might want to watch the all of the first seasons episode to get up to speed.







"the Unwritten Rules" - this is a funny take on being a minority in the workplace. The young actress has gotten a lot better as the episodes have progressed, but the subject matter is funny & so true. This is the link of one of my favorite episodes. It is slightly corny but there is some truth in it.








"The Couple"- This is really like following some people around that you actually know. The dynamics are so realistic to me. I would not be surprised if these actors were really together. They seem so comfortable and familiar with one another.  Evidently they had a campaign to raise money and they are going to film a movie now based on the series.

What internet shows do you watch ?  

Any links that you'd like to share ?

What do you think about the content and quality of the latest web based shows ?



Thoughts ? Comments ? Questions ?

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Saturday Matinee " Luv "

This movie looks kind of complicated.  I think Common is becoming a pretty good actor, so I will probably check it out when it gets to Redbox.. The new young actor is such a cutie. Not to mention all the handsome older men who I haven't seen in a while..

Check out the Trailer



What do you think ?

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Saturday Matinee "Middle of Nowhere "

I love movies. I have fond memories of going to the Saturday Matinee with my sister. Sometimes we would usually get "two for one"  and sneak in a neighboring theater after our movie was over LOL. It was a great way to spend hours and hours having fun on the weekends.  Now we can watch movies so many different ways through so many channels even on cell phones !  I ran across this link for an upcoming film that looks pretty good. I recognize a couple of the actors from other movies, but it looks there is some pretty good up and coming unknown talent as well.

I love independent films !

Watch the trailer below.....



Does this look like something you would watch ? I think the female lead is absolutely gorgeous !

Thoughts ? Comments ? Questions ?

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The Coalition

" Write it down. Make it happen."  The is the mantra of filmmaker Monica Mingo whose first feature film, " The Coalition " just recently premiered at the American Black Film Festival in Miami to outstanding reviews. She wrote and produced this film along with Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens. Their production company Team Sizzle Worldwide has also written and produced several short films that have appeared at other film festivals including Caanes.

Watch the Movie Trailer


"The Coalition" Trailer - OFFICIAL from Team Sizzle Films on Vimeo.

Synopsis of the Film:
The bad boys club is really not all that bad. Young, rich and handsome...the boys know how to have a good time. They love women, fast cars and doing whatever they want to do. There comes a time in life, however, when karma is helped along. When it's done by a group of scorned women...it can prove to be devastating.

The Cast  & Crew:

STARRING :

ADRIENNE BAILON

JACKEE’ HARRY
J.R. RAMIREZ
DENYCE LAWTON
EDDIE GOINES
NICOLE GARZA
SHANTI LOWRY
NADINE ELLIS
INGRID CLAY
SATU MAKEDA
SANT’E ANDREWS
CHANTA NOEL PATTON
AND INTRODUCING JAMES PHILLIPS

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER – TERRELL SUGGS
PRODUCED BY RICH VOLIN AND MONICA MINGO
WRITTEN BY TERRELL SUGGS AND MONICA MINGO
DIRECTED BY MONICA MINGO

It has been a joy to watch Monica on her life journey. I have followed her blog, CreoleinDC  for many years now and have met so many wonderful, empowered, intelligent, and beautiful women through her blog community that she affectionately calls "The Tribe". Several of them have become my friends IRL. Monica is a very encouraging, confident and motivating woman who has overcome many serious challenges in her own life but survived and remains a force to be reckoned with. So very proud and excited for you Monica ! 

Please show your support for this movie !

Like the Facebook Page for The Coalition
Follow Team Sizzle on Twitter

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Day 23 Favorite Movies & TV Show

This is hard. I watch a lot of movies a lot of different genres. I like action, suspense, comedies and drama.  The most recent movie I saw was "Thin.k Like a Man" which I thought was hilarious. I am not a Ste.ve Harvey fan but since the movie was loosely based on his book and had strong actors, I was interested. We took all of the mothers and Aunts on Mother's Day Weekend and they absolutely loved it. It was a great female bonding excursion. They loved Kevin Hart.


As far as TV, this is a little easier. I love ANY type of investigative show/crime drama. I am an original Law & Order fanatic and have seen every episode of that show and all of the spin offs of it (Criminal Intent, SVU, LA etc). Some Saturdays I can catch a marathon and watch several episodes that I have seen already & still enjoy it.  I love puzzles and figuring things out, and putting things together ( just the investigator in me I guess, LOL). Some of my other favorites are Southland, The Closer, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods and Criminal Minds. This genre is pretty popular hence the fact that there is always a new one popping up.


What are some of your favorite movies and TV Shows ?

Thoughts ? Comments ? Questions ?

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Just Me..........Randomly

I cannot believe it is almost mid-March. I am really worn out from the weekend ! I have been trying to gear up for Spring Break. My nieces and nephew will be here next week & I have to get ready & get this house ready. In between trying to make sure everything at work is in order, for me to vacation in peace and the cleaning & shopping, etc. around here, I am already worn out & those kids aren't even here yet ! LOL I can forget about getting any rest next week.

I have been using my treadmill a lot more lately, and have been feeling much better and more energized because of it. My lower back is feeling better, as well as my knee that was bothering me so I don't have any more excuses. All of the weight loss going on in Blogland is a good thing, it has been very motivating. With Springtime approaching, I don't want to regret not doing anything about these love handles from lazying around all winter with my beau. LOL.

My Aunt is having some serious health challenges and it makes me hurt. It is hard to see how it affects her, my cousins and especially my Mom and my other Aunt. It is also a reminder of how much we can't control in our lives but at the same time it makes me reflect on how much power we DO have in certain areas and that I should always continue to try to work to improve the areas that I can change.

I have a close friend, whose ex-husband probably has an undiagnosed mental problem. That along with him being a substance abuser (cocaine & alcohol) makes dealing with the situation (they have 2 young children) very challenging. He sends her some very scary & cryptic text messages. It really makes me uneasy. I pray for their protection constantly.

I always take the little ones to this place to paint ceramics they can take home to commemorate their trip. I try to mix it up and keep their trip's fresh & exciting with new activites. This year I wanted to take them to a pottery place, so they could make their own, but you have to be at least 8 yrs old, so that means some of the little ones won't be able to participate so I am looking for something else crafty/creative for them all to do. If you know of anything in Houston, please send any ideas my way. I may just go to Hobby Lobby and Michael's to see if I can be inspired.

Me and Mr. Mixologist went to see The Adjustment Bureau this past weekend. I really enjoyed it. It was more love story, morality play, than espionage and thriller. I must say, Matt Damon is still such a hottie. I thought there was a lot of chemistry between him and the female lead. It really did make me think about fate and free will. For example, you get held up at a drive through, frustrated by a delay only to drive up on a serious accident minutes later in which you very well could have been involved in, if you had not been delayed. As I have gotten older, I have learned to just take unexpected delays as a blessing that I can't see.

I did not have one. drop. of. alcohol this past weekend. I know that sounds bad, as in, am I an alcoholic or something ? LOL But honestly, I can't think of the last weekend when I did not have some wine at a minimum. I have a serious desire to drink in social situations and at home, especially on weekends. I decided to try to cut back because of the calories. They really add up. This coming weekend, we will be road tripping to pick up the little ones and the following weekend  after a very sober Spring Break, I will be doing the same thing, taking them back, so I think I will probably shoot for 30 days with no alcohol to see if that helps me drop some pounds.


Today, what is randomly you ?

Thoughts ? Comments ? Questions ?

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