"A BOY, A GIRL, A DREAM" a film by Detroit's own Qasim Basir.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
A BOY, A GIRL, A DREAM POSTER
"A BOY, A GIRL, A DREAM" a film by Detroit's own Qasim Basir.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
COMING FEBRUARY 16, 2018 "BLACK PANTHER"
In just a few weeks on February 16th the highly anticipated movie BLACK PANTHER will be in theaters!
Saturday, January 20, 2018
DEN OF THIEVES
When a rash of high risk robberies turn homicidal involving some cops getting killed, a group of renegade sheriffs led by Nick Flanagan (Butler), start looking for answers. With the help of video surveillance they are pointed in the direction of Donnie (Jackson) a hotshot driver who has taken up with recently released felon Merrimen (Schreiber) and his band of outlaws. Flanagan puts the squeeze on Donnie to give up information on his thieving crew so that they can get caught in the midst of a robbery. But eventually it comes down to a game of mental chess between Flanagan and Merrimen to see if the latter can either get away or get caught for doing a crime.
Reel Talk:
I sit down at the screening, the movie starts and right from the start the movie takes off with a hard hitting scene and I am like this movie is gonna be alright. But then as fast as the action started, it goes into a dull, bore mood. It is trying to set the tone for the movie but it's like really slow during that period and then it picks up towards the ending. The film has a good cast headed by Gerard Butler and Pablo Schreiber along with co stars 50 Cent, O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Mo McRae. The movie was cool but would have been much better if it were more intense action like it started with. Otherwise just an average cops and robbers film.
Starring: Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber, 50 Cent, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Evan Jones, Sonya Balmores and Mo McRae
Directed by: Christian Gudegast
Rated: R
I give it 3 corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
ANNUAL GLAMOUR: AUTO SHOW AFTERGLOW
On a brisk and chilly Friday evening, January 19th, the Cobo Convention Center hosted the 2018 North American Charity Preview event where the cars are the stars and the people in all their glitz and glamour come and gaze at their beauty. This kick off event for the auto show is always well attended but the most anticipated event is always the afterglow party hosted by Dennis Archer Jr. and his Ignition Media Group. The 11th Annual Detroit Glamour: Auto Show Afterglow was the party to be at if you wanted to be in the mix with some of the city's local celebrities, movers and shakers and just all around beautiful people. But this is not some party that you can just randomly come to, this is a private event that you must be invited to and then RSVP to attend. This year the host venue was Bert's Warehouse down in the Eastern Market District, that was transformed into a plush and lavish haven for some of host sponsor BMW's cars. With cushioned loungers for the VIP sections, open bar stations and strolling buffets, it is no wonder that everyone tries to attend this event yearly. No doubt Dennis Archer Jr. and Ignition Media Group knows how to host a party. If you missed it this year, all I can say is, better try to get on the list for next year.
This is my life, the life of THE REEL HUSTLER!!!
MOTOR CITY POPCORN'S MOVIE NIGHT
MOTOR CITY LOVE FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
THE REEL HUSTLER was on hand at the Bel Air Theater for a private showing of the film Proud Mary exclusively for breast cancer survivors and a guest that was presented by Motor City Popcorn. Ronier Golighty who is the CEO of Motor City Popcorn, raised the funds with sells from his gourmet popcorn so that he could rent the theater for the charity event. The patrons were admitted free and given as a courtesy a small popcorn and a soft drink. It was a wonderful outing and THE REEL HUSTLER was there repping for some good friends who fought but eventually were laid to rest, Angela Patillo Burns and both Ronier's and my friend Lisa Coleman. Great job Motor City Popcorn!
This is my life, the life of THE REEL HUSTLER!!!
Saturday, January 13, 2018
THE COMMUTER
Michael MacCauley (Neeson) is a happily married husband and father to a handsome teen son. He starts his day after leaving his home by taking the train to commute to his job at the office as a life insurance sales representative. Something he has done for the last ten years. But this day will not be just an ordinary day for Michael. He is released from his job, with no reasonable explanation, leaving him frustrated because of the financial bind that this will put him and his family in. After stopping at a bar to have a much needed drink with his friend and ex-police partner Alex Murphy (Wilson), he gets back on the train for his commute home. During his ride he encounters a mysterious woman named Joanna (Farmiga) who proposes him with a game that he sort of can't refuse and if he should complete the task, he'll be awarded one hundred thousand dollars. The downsize is that if he completes the assignment someone will die but if he fails to complete it everyone on the train as well as his family will die. So now he will have to use all his skills as an ex-cop to either save one life or many lives, including his wife and son.
Reel Talk:
Liam Neeson is now the senior citizen action hero...LOL! In this thriller it is almost like watching "TAKEN" on the train, because that is the roles we have been accustomed to seeing him in. Only now it is with the murder mystery train twist. It is a good movie, with a sort of Alfred Hitchcock type of vibe. It does not reveal all the scenes, so you have to be imaginative about what has happen. Although there is action and violence, there are no blood and gore scenes. Just a good enjoyable and entertaining Liam Neeson movie. I recommend commuting to the box office and cashing out to check this one out.
Starring: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, Sam Neill, Elizabeth McGovern and Damson Idris
Directed by: Jaume Collett-Serra
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Thursday, January 4, 2018
BLACK PANTHER SOUNDTRACK TO BE PRODUCED BY KENDRICK LAMAR AND TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT
KENDRICK LAMAR, ANTHONY “TOP DAWG” TIFFITH AND TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT TO PRODUCE
BLACK PANTHER: THE ALBUM
BLACK PANTHER: THE ALBUM
Internationally-celebrated Grammy® Award–winning global superstar Kendrick Lamar and Billboard Magazine’s Executive of the Year, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, are set to curate and produce “Black Panther: The Album.” The album will feature music from and inspired by Marvel Studios’ Black Panther film including the lead single, “All The Stars,” featuring Kendrick Lamar and label mate SZA, produced by Sounwave. “Black Panther” is directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler and stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira, among others.
Lamar and Tiffith will collaborate with Coogler directly in the creation of music specific to the needs of the film. This will mark the first time that Lamar, whom Rolling Stone dubbed “the greatest rapper alive,” will write, produce, perform and curate for a major motion picture.
This collaboration represents the first time in Marvel Cinematic Universe history that Marvel Studios will integrate multiple original recordings created specifically for the film.
Lamar was hand-picked by Coogler for this first film music collaboration. “I am honored to be working with such an incredible artist whose work has been so inspirational, and whose artistic themes align with those we explore in the film. I can't wait for the world to hear what Kendrick and TDE have in store,” said Coogler.
Lamar added, “Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is amazing, from its cast to its director. The magnitude of this film showcases a great marriage of art and culture. I'm truly honored to contribute my knowledge of producing sound and writing music alongside Ryan and Marvel's vision."
Top Dawg added: "Working on such a powerful movie is a great opportunity. We're always working on new goals at TDE, so teaming up with Disney, Marvel Studios and the Black Panther film makes perfect sense."
Spotify link: http://smarturl.it/AllTheStars/spotify
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Kendrick Lamar is one of the most streamed artists in the world with his latest album in excess of two billion combined streams. Fresh off his six wins at the 2017 VMAs, including Video of the Year, Best Hip Hop video, Best Cinematography, Direction, Art Direction and Visual Effects, he is regarded as one of the most important, critically acclaimed and creatively inventive artists globally.
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