Friday, December 29, 2017
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS TO QASIM BASIR AND SAMANTHA TANNER
COMING SOON = STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
Sunday, November 19, 2017
JUSTICE LEAGUE
After the death of Superman (Cavill), Earth's mightiest superhero, Batman (Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gadot) still fight in the name of justice to try and control the chaotic crime that thrives among the people. Then to make matters worse, Steppenwolf (voiced by Hinds) and his army of giant flying creatures known as Parademons have returned to Earth after some thousand years have passed since he tried lost the battle to changed the shape of the planet to his liking by controlling 4 powerful cubes called the Mother Boxes. Having returned to retrieve the Mother Boxes that have been hidden in various locations Steppenwolf will not stop until he controls them all. Realizing the only way to stop the powerful Steppenwolf is to form a team of superheros, Batman and Wonder Woman enlist the help of The Flash (Miller), and the reluctant Aquaman (Momoa) and Cyborg (Fisher) who changes their mind when they are personally affected by the Earth's nemesis takeover. Even with a team they cannot match the power of Steppenwolf which leads Batman to his surprise plan which is to bring Superman back to life with the power of one of the Mother Boxes. Once he is returned he has amnesia and attacks the group of superheros until Lois Lane (Adams) appears and takes the Man of Steel to visit his home. With time at stake the Justice League with the help of Superman must use all their power to fight the mighty villain and his terrifying army.
Reel Talk:
I have to be honest, I was excited going into the showing for this film. Maybe it was the hype from Wonder Woman's film or the return of Superman. Either way I was excited with no certain expectations. Well I was thoroughly entertained because it was full of action and special effects. Now let me clear this up for those that want to compare the Justice League to The Avengers. Stop it!!! The two do not compare, even back during my childhood sneaking and reading comic books the two rival comic books never compared. DC has always been tamer than Marvel. So don't expect the films to be any different, just enjoy the film for what it has to offer, lots of action and a good cast. With that being said it is an enjoyable movie, which you will enjoy and keep your attention. It is worth cashing out to check it out.
Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons and Cia Ran Hinds
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Shout out to Paul Glantz and his team over at the Emagine Royal Oak theaters...Thanks for the love!
COMING SOON
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
8 MILE'S 15th ANNIVERSARY RED CARPET PREMIER
It was a revisited night of excitement at the newly remodeled Bel Air Luxury Cinema that sits on 8 Mile east of Van Dyke. This theater was the original launch for the red carpet premier for the movie 8 Mile that starred rap legend Eminem. So it was only fitting that for the 15th year anniversary of the film that the theater host the red carpet anniversary screening. The special premier was a benefit for The Verse Project, which is a branch of the Community Music School (CMS)- Detroit. In conjunction with the Michigan State University School of Music it works as an innovative way of engaging urban youth by teaching critical literacy skills through the art of songwriting and music production. Verses is made possible by support from the Marshall Mathers Foundation and Carhartt.
Your boy THE REEL HUSTLER was on hand along with Shawn P. Williams (Shawn P. Entertainment) to cover the red carpet event that had in attendance actor Omar Benson Miller, rapper Miz Korona and radio personality Bushman, all who appeared in the film. Also to walk the red carpet was retired former Detroit Lions Dominic Raiola, Rapper T3 of Slum Village, Cristen Metoyer of VH1's Basketball Wives of LA, Rico "Midwest Rico" LaVelle, producer Denuaun Porter aka Mr. Porter and Deonte "Polo Frost" Crantham just to name a few. It was like Hollywood in THE D. It was a fun night and good to see that people still are just as excited about the film as they were 15 years ago because it showed as the venue had to accomadate two theaters to show the premier. Although I did not stay for the showing I heard rumor that Eminem did show up. That's wassup and a major shine if he did.
This is my life, the life of THE REEL HUSTLER!!!
Sunday, November 5, 2017
WHO RAISED YOU TOUR FEATURING TK KIRKLAND AND FRIENDS
WHO RAISED YOU???
On a windy and rainy Saturday evening in Detroit, a person can still find time to laugh and that's just what the fans who dropped into the Music Hall did was laugh. Nae Nae Entertainment presented the Who Raised You Tour which featured TK Kirkland along with comedian cohorts Tony Roberts, Melanie Comarcho, JJ Williamson and hosted by Guy Torry. Each one of the comedians had the audience rolling laughing with their unique brand of stand up humor based on everyday events. Well you know THE REEL HUSTLER had to pop in backstage and snap a few pics while hanging with my co-star Tonia Williams. Thanks to cuz Bowie the CEO of Nae Nae Entertainment for the love.!
THOR: RAGNAROK
When Thor (Hemsworth) returns to his world Asgard from a successful battle against Surtur, he had believed that he had stopped the destruction of his civilization known as Ragnarok. But instead he finds his brother Loki (Hiddleston) impersonating their father Odin (Hopkins) who has been missing. They will eventually learn that he is dying and upon his death, their older sister Hela (Blanchett) will be released from prison with intentions of annihilating the people of Asgard and replacing it with her own destructive army. Once she is released she destroys Thor's hammer and sends him and his brother on the run into deep space becoming prisoners on another planet ruled by Grandmaster (Goldblum) who will pit Thor in the battle pit to fight his most prized gladiator The Hulk (Ruffalo). With time running out for Asgard, he must put aside his differences with The Hulk, his brother Loki and recruit the help of a lone warrior Valkyrie (Thompson) so that they can escape and save the Asgardian people.
Reel Talk:
I have to start by saying this movie has a lot going on in it. It's like it just bounces around from one thing to another. Is it a comedy, because it is full of joking bantering (some funny and some not) or an action super hero movie? Then Thor's hammer gets destroyed, when I thought only he and Odin had the power over it. The hammer is Thor's power. Although the comedy bantering between Thor and The Hulk gets a little corny at times, there is no denying that the battle scene is epic. And Cate Blanchett as the villainess Hela is so seductively menacing. Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster was also somewhat annoying in the film as well, but that is sometimes the roles that had defined him throughout his career. Overall the movie is action packed with tons of special effects, but as I mentioned tons of jokes. It is still an enjoyable movie that Marvel Comic fans definitely enjoy.
Starring; Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins
Directed by: Taika waititi
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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Sunday, October 15, 2017
MARSHALL
An upcoming African American civil activist attorney for the NAACP, Thurgood Marshall (Boseman)), is assigned a case to represent Joseph Spell (Brown) who is accused of rape and attempted murder of Eleanor Strubing (Hudson), a rich married Caucasian woman. Due to the racism within the courtroom, including the presiding judge, Marshall is not allowed to represent the accused Black male, but is allowed to hire Sam Friedman (Gad), a Jewish insurance attorney who really wants nothing to do with the case. Together the two attorneys will work together despite their own internal differences along with the social and present prejudices that they will face from the town's people and the courtroom, so that their client will have a fair chance at justice against a racist society.
Reel Talk:
Right off, MARSHALL is a good movie. Chadwick Boseman does a good job portraying the first African American attorney for the NAACP. The cast was good with Josh Gad also doing a good performance as Sam Friedman. Now my personal discrepancies would be that, although Chadwick Boseman is a tremendous actor, he had no resemblance of Thurgood Marshall at all. There are so many other choices that would have been a better fit. I thought Jussie Smollett who portrays Langston Hughes in a cameo could have been a good select. But I guess star power wins over looks. This is the second time for Boseman who portrayed James Brown in GET ON UP and look wise was a miscast, but as the film progressed his performance was awesome causing you to overlook his appearance. My other gripe is that although this film covered one of the attorney's winning civil rights cases, they could have expounded more on the life and extensive career of the man who would eventually become the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Still this was an entertaining and good movie that I say is worth cashing out to see.
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, Sterling K. Brown, Keesha Sharp, Roger Guenveur Smith and Jussie Smollett
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Rated: PG-13
I give it 4 corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Thursday, October 12, 2017
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Sunday, October 1, 2017
ALLEE WILLIS' "THE D" PARTY
ONLY IN "THE D"!
Last Thursday THE REEL HUSTLER stopped by the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) for the preview launch for Allee Willis' new song "THE D". Allee Willis is a Grammy Award winner, Tony Award winner and Emmy nominated songwriter, artist and director who although she now resides in Los Angeles, she was born and raised in Detroit and a proud graduate of Mumford High School. Some of the songs written by Allee that you may remember are September, In The stone and Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire, Neutron Dance by The Pointer Sisters, What Have I Done To Deserve This by The Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield, I'll Be There For You (Theme from Friends) by The Rembrandts, just to name just a few. She has a host of songs that she has written for various artists. Well she decided that she wanted to give back to the city that raised her, hoping to inspire some joy and hope with her new song "THE D" to which she previewed the song along with videos (one 6 minutes long and a shorter version for radio). After previewing the videos we were transferred to another section for the after party where we were treated to some of her favorite items, Boogaloo sandwiches, Kool Aid and candy...a ton of candy (she said about $4,000 worth). It was a fun night and so glad to see her giving back to the city. Be sure to check out her joyous video "THE D".
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