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Tuesday Open Thread: African American Cinematographers

March 3, 2015 by Miranda 207 Comments

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

Saturday Afternoon Thread: Phyllis Hyman Week

September 20, 2014 by Miranda 43 Comments

"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!

November 23, 2013 by Miranda 110 Comments

Ease On Down The Road  … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Thread: The BOSS Week!

Wednesday Open Thread: Melvin Van Peebles’ Classified X

September 25, 2013 by pragobots 157 Comments

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

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