Good Morning POU! Today's featured award-winning Cinematographer is the renowned Ernest Dickerson. The success and signature appeal of Spike Lee's early films have Ernest Dickerson's cinematography to thank as much as Spike's own cinematic flourishes. Dickerson's eye helped make a Spike Lee joint, a Spike Lee joint. Dickerson was born in Newark, New Jersey. He … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Cinematographers
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Saturday Afternoon Thread: Phyllis Hyman Week
"Sophisticated Ladies" was a broadway show based on the music of Duke Ellington. The original cast included Gregory Hines, Judith Jamison, Phyllis Hyman, Hinton Battle, Gregg Burge and Mercer Ellington (WOW). Hines' older brother Maurice joined the cast later in the run. It Don't Mean A Thing - Phyllis Hyman and tap dancers (Gregg Burge and Hinton Battle) … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Thread: Phyllis Hyman Week
Saturday Afternoon Thread: The BOSS Week!
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Wednesday Open Thread: Melvin Van Peebles’ Classified X
HAPPY HUMP DAY, P.O.U.! We continue our look at Melvin Van Peebles' Classified X... … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Melvin Van Peebles’ Classified X