Wednesday, March 28, 2018

ONE HARLEM NIGHT


















HARLEM IN THE "D" FOR THREE NIGHTS!
For three nights at the Fisher Theater the new hit stage play One Harlem Night premiered to near capacity crowds. The hit new stage play was written by Detroit's own play writer Sherry Henderson and executive produced by her and husband Kevin Henderson. It was produced and promoted by Ivory Bryant, CEO of Perfection Entertainment. The play is a jazzy, suspense thriller with an all star cast with Brian J. White, Darrin Henson, Carl Payne, Willie Taylor, Felicia "Snoop" Pearson, Marcus Paulk, Alexander Zonjic, Kimmie Horne and a host of local talented artists. If you missed the three premier opening days for the play, be prepared for the possible return shows in future dates. Trust and believe you will enjoy it.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

OPENING THIS FRIDAY - PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING STARRING JOHN BOYEGA


JOHN BOYEGA IN PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING

From security guard in Detroit, then Jedi knight and now giant robotic jaeger pilot, actor John Boyega has been busy. You can catch him in PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING which opens in theaters this Friday.

Monday, March 19, 2018

VENOM - Official Teaser Trailer (HD)

Deadpool 2 | No Good Deed | Official HD Clip | 2017

Incredibles 2 - Olympics Sneak Peek

Solo: A Star Wars Story Official Teaser

Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) - Official Trailer - Paramount Pict...

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU | Official Trailer

Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War - Official Trailer

TOMB RAIDER

Plot:

Lara Croft (Vikander) is a strong, independent young lady struggling to make her ends meet as a bicycle carrier. After getting bailed out of jail for her latest get money scam that fails, by her former caretaker Ana Miller (Thomas), she is is convinced by Ms Miller to assume her father's estate and businesses, since he has been missing and presumed dead. Lara who is not content with the idea that her father, the eccentric adventurer Lord Richard Croft (West) is dead, sets out on her own adventure to find him. Upon finding journals chronicling his last journey and against his final wish to destroy them, she uses them to guide her along with Lu Ren (Wu) the son of her father's travel companion who is also missing. The two ends up on an uncharted island off of Japan and will soon be abducted by treasure mercenary Mathias Vogel (Goggins) who claimed to have murdered both their fathers so that he can claim the prize of some legendary tomb. When Lara manages to escape she learns that her father is still alive and the two will unite to thwart Vogel's plans to open the tomb and take its contents.


Reel Talk:

I don't know if you should call this a reboot of the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider made famous by Angelina Jolie because it is more like a prequel to that film. But either way, don't go with the expectation that this one will match up to the Jolie film. It is totally on its own and although Alicia Vikander is a beautiful young actress and the film has some action, it did not captivate me enough to justify why it was made. Some classic films should stay just that....a classic. Not saying that it is a bad movie by no means, just it could have not been made. It does have action but it is much more slower than the original. And Lara Croft caused more of her dilemmas by not listening and could have and probably should have been dead a few times in the film. It was entertaining at best, just not that enjoyable entertaining.

Starring: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Googins, Daniel Wu and Kristin Scott Thomas
Directed by: Roar Uthaug
Rated: PG-13

 I give it 2 and a half eaten corn dogs.

By: THE REEL HUSTLER

 

   

Saturday, March 10, 2018

ONE HARLEM NIGHT

SHERRY HENDERSON ENT. BRINGS HARLEM TO DETROIT!
On Friday March 23rd thru Sunday March 25th, 2018 Sherry Henderson will give Detroiters a chance to experience the feel of Harlem in Detroit up close and personal! An adventure and production like no other where it takes onlookers and audience members back in time to a Harlem nights setting. From the time the patrons enter into the building until the end of the show, they will be able to feel like they are in the middle of one of the the most prolific times in history.
The Harlem Renaissance is looked upon as being an era which utilized culture, music, dance, and fashion to integrate the black and white culture. Through the creative and intelligent mind of Sherry Henderson, her theatrical production, One Harlem Night does just that! With a diverse and all star cast consisting of jazz great Alexander Zonjic, Detroit’s own Kimmie Horne, actors Brian White (Chicago Fire, Stomp the Yard), Darrin Henson (Stomp the Yard, Soul Food), Carl Payne (Martin), Marcus Paulk (Moesha), Felicia ‘Snoop’ Pearson (The Wire), and Willie Taylor (Day 26).
With a plot guaranteed to blow the audiences mind, it is an all around interactive jazz thriller that will entertain on goers in every way possible. One Harlem Night is a one of a kind production which celebrates unity, brings awareness, creates suspense, displays class, and allows everyone to see, hear, and feel all that jazz! Tickets to One Harlem Night are available through https://www. ticketmaster.com/one-harlem- night-fisher-theatre-detroit- mi/venueartist/65546/2425608 or on https://www. broadwayindetroit.com/shows/ one-harlem-night

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

DEATH WISH

Plot:

Paul Kersey (Willis) is a well respected surgeon who is living the good life with his beautiful wife Lucy (Shue) and teen daughter Jordan (Morrone). While out one evening celebrating Jordan's acceptance to college, along with her uncle Frank (D'Onofrio), the family's address is copied by the valet attendant who would pass it on for them to be targeted to be robbed.  While Paul is away at the hospital working, the two women are attacked and assaulted by three armed intruders. When one of the intruders tries to get frisky with Jordan she fights back as well as her mother causing the leader to shoot both the ladies, killing the mother and leaving the daughter hospitalized in a coma. Overwhelmed with anger, Paul would take to the streets dressed in a hoodie and armed with a hand gun,  ready to avenge his family as well as any wrongdoings that he witnesses from thugs in the hood.
As the body count stacks up and his notoriety rises, Paul will soon be on the radar of not only the police but also the lead assailant that shot his family.


Reel Talk:

This remake of the 1974 movie of the same title that starred Charles Bronson, who went on to do a series of Death Wish movies will probably do the same for Bruce Willis. Willis who portrays the same character as Bronson's, just different occupation, brings the Kersey persona into the new age of violence, where blood and gore is no longer off limits. The violence and gore is definitely in your face. If you are a Bruce Willis fan or you were a fan of the Charles Bronson series, then you will like this film. I just hope that this film does not encourage people to get into the vigilante mode and start mimicking what they see in this movie.

Starring: Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio. Elisabeth Shue, Camila Morrone, Dean Norris, Beau Knapp and Kimberly Elise
Directed by: Eli Roth
Rated: R

I give it 3 corn dogs.

By: THE REEL HUSTLER