Rob Edwards (born June 22, 1963) is an American television and feature film screenwriter and producer. His writing includes the Disney animated feature films Treasure Planet[and The Princess and the Frog, both of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.[ In 2009, along with Ron Clements and John Musker, Edwards was awarded the Best Screenplay award … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Screenwriters
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Monday Open Thread: African-American Screenwriters
This week's thread will highlight some very accomplished screenwriters. Kathleen Collins (March 18, 1942 – September 18, 1988) (also known as Kathleen Conwell, Kathleen Conwell Collins or Kathleen Collins Prettyman) was an African-American poet, playwright, writer, filmmaker, director, civil rights activist, and educator from Jersey City, New Jersey. Her two feature … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Screenwriters
Sunday Open Thread: Amy Winehouse
It has been over 8 years since Amy Winehouse has died. A tragic figure in the musical world, she was a talent. Sit back and enjoy some of her most famous songs. Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul (sometimes … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Amy Winehouse
Sunday Jazz Brunch Open Thread: Carmen McRae
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew buy viagra for female online inspiration from Billie Holiday, but … [Read more...] about Sunday Jazz Brunch Open Thread: Carmen McRae
Tuesday Open Thread: The Filmography of Antoine Fuqua
Happy Tuesday POU! Tears of the Sun was Antoine Fuqua's 4th major film directing. The film is a 2003 American action war drama depicting a U.S. Navy SEAL team rescue mission amidst the civil war in Nigeria. Lt. A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis) commands the team sent to rescue U.S. citizen Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks (Monica Bellucci) from the civil war en route to her jungle … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: The Filmography of Antoine Fuqua