Good Morning POU! The Slap Heard Round The World They called it the "Slap Heard 'Round the World." It happened partway through "In the Heat of the Night" -- a movie released at the height of racial tensions during the Civil Rights Era (on August 2, 1967) -- in a scene where a bigoted Southern cotton plantation owner slaps Sidney Poitier and Poitier slaps back just as … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Historic Pop Culture Moments
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Wednesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Happy Hump Day POU! We continue looking at the talented and creative designers behind some of our most beloved films and entertainment venues. Sharen Davis Sharen Davis is a favorite costume designer among directors thanks to her extraordinary attention to detail. Twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, first in Ray and then again for the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Costume Designers
Tuesday Afternoon Thread: Celebrate!
Here's the last song recorded by the late great Whitney Houston, a duet with Jordin Sparks for the upcoming movie "Sparkle". … [Read more...] about Tuesday Afternoon Thread: Celebrate!