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 Horror Movies
Good Morning POU! Our final movie to feature is the biggest one of them all. Get Out is a 2017 American horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele in his directorial debut. It centers on an African-American who uncovers a disturbing secret when he meets the family of his white girlfriend. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies
Friday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies
Tales from the Hood is a 1995 horror drama anthology film directed by Rusty Cundieff and executive-produced by Spike Lee. The film presents four short urban-themed horror stories based on problem concepts that affect the African-American community in the order of police corruption, domestic abuse, institutional racism and gang violence; all presented within a frame … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies
Thursday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies
Good Morning POU! Yes, these movies are simply awful...acting is horrendous, dialogue is laughable, plot lines are silly....but they're great! Abby is a 1974 American blaxploitation horror film about a woman who is possessed by an African sex spirit. Abby doesn't need a man anymore, the Devil is her lover now! … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies