Eddie Murphy Raw is a 1987 American stand-up comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Robert Townsend. It was Murphy's second feature stand-up comedy film, following Eddie Murphy Delirious. However, unlike Delirious, Raw received a wide theatrical release. The 90-minute show was filmed in Manhattan New York City's Felt Forum, a venue in the Madison Square Garden … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies
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Monday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies
Good Morning POU! This week, get your laugh on. We're taking a look at some legendary stand up routine movies from some of the funniest individuals ever. To secure a deal for an actual full feature film of a stand up routine is phenomenal, studios aren't terribly willing to do such volatile films, but these proven artists were worth the risk. Of course, that risk bought in … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies
Saturday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
Brittany Howard (born October 2, 1988) is an American musician, best known as lead vocalist and guitarist of American rock bands Alabama Shakes and Thunderbitch. Howard was born in Athens, Alabama to a white mother and an African American father. She began playing the guitar at age 13, and later attended East Limestone High School, where she met future Alabama Shakes bassist … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
Friday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
Malina Moye (born 1984) is an American singer-songwriter, lefty guitarist, and entrepreneur who fuses rock and soul. Fender guitars recognizes Malina as one of their first African-American left-handed upside-down female endorsee to join the fender family. She founded WCE Records in 2004. After releasing her single "Girlfriend" and cross-marketing it with her new calendar "Spend … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Women and Rock n Roll
