A View From the Middle

Black Film Festival this weekend in Memphis!!

2009-07-08T11:14:00.001-07:00

The Black Film Festival 09 at the Hattiloo Theatre is this Friday and Saturday.

Friday's Schedule:
6pm: Kickoff reception
7:30pm: "Tricks" by DeAara Lewis
10:30pm: Afterparty

Saturday's Schedule:
10am: Workshop: Acting for the Camera
12:30pm: Workshop: How to promote your film
1:30pm: Workshop: How to finance an indie film
3pm: Workshop: Nuts and bolts of indie filmmaking
5pm: Shorts by William Westbrook
5:30pm: "Just the Two of Us" by Keenon Nikita
7pm: documentaries by Marcellous Lovelace
8pm: Film by Rod Pitts

$8 Admission per film or $35 for a 2-day pass
Workshops: $15/each
To buy tickets online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71678

Hattiloo Theatre, 656 Marshall. Call 525-0009; hattilootheatre.org

RIP Karl Malden

2009-07-01T14:49:00.001-07:00

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0859801/

My Twitter Experience (Live From Memphis)

2009-07-01T13:18:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, my esteemed editor Chris McCoy asked me to join Twitter and then write an article about the experience. This delighted my podcasting friends who live on Twitter, because I swore that I would never join that dreaded community. I was intrigued by the prospect of "investigative journalism", so I decided to give it a go.

To read more, go to:
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/845-my-twitter-experience

Better on the Other Side-MJ Tribute

2009-06-26T11:14:00.001-07:00

Happy b-day to Tupac Shakur

2009-06-16T09:42:00.001-07:00

Tupac Shakur was born on this day 38 years ago. I may not have always agreed with his lyrics or views, but I feel that he was an important voice in hip-hop, in African-American history, and in the world as a whole. Here is one of my favorite songs from him.

Video of my B-Day Proceedings

2009-06-09T09:37:00.001-07:00

Check it out:

RIP Koko Taylor

2009-06-04T17:25:00.001-07:00

http://www.tributes.com/show/Koko-Taylor-86049093

RIP David Carradine

2009-06-04T11:37:00.001-07:00

RIP David Carradine

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Seaberry Sessions: Karate Kid Remake? Bad Idea (fusedfilm.com)

2009-06-03T17:45:00.000-07:00

Enjoy:

http://fusedfilm.com/2009/06/seaberry-sessions-karate-kid-remake-bad-idea/

Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions: Andy Samberg's Tribute To Action Stars (VIDEO)

2009-06-01T17:52:00.001-07:00

Cool Guys Don't Look At Explosions: Andy Samberg's Tribute To Action Stars (VIDEO)

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Fused Film Review: UP

2009-05-31T11:55:00.000-07:00

Check out this film review of Up from my buddies at Fused Film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3pZaUx5L9Q

Film Review: Anvil! The Story of Anvil (Live From Memphis)

2009-05-29T11:06:00.000-07:00

Have you ever played in a garage band or did something as a hobby in the hopes of doing it for a living? Over time, you get older, life happens, the band breaks up, dreams fade, the quest for fame and fortune falls by the wayside in favor or reality and sensibility. What if you didn’t make it, but you didn’t give up that dream, either? What if you kept at it, even though you had to balance a day job and the dream for most of your life? What if you never gave up on the dream, even when it looked like it would never happen? Your life would probably be a lot like the members of Anvil.

To read more, go to:

http://livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/758-film-review-anvil-the-story-of-anvil

Iron Mic Coaliton: Lyrics to the Beat

2009-05-28T16:50:00.000-07:00

Some Memphis underground hip-hop for you!!

Retro Review: Casablanca

2009-05-28T16:29:00.001-07:00

Retro Review: Casablanca

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DVD Review: My Name is Bruce

2009-05-22T08:26:00.001-07:00

DVD Review: My Name is Bruce

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Cool: Lego Recreated Movie Posters

2009-05-21T11:13:00.001-07:00

Cool: Lego Recreated Movie Posters

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Film Review: Goodbye Solo (livefrommemphis.com)

2009-05-19T16:15:00.000-07:00

On Friday, the critically-acclaimed indie film Goodbye Solo began screening in Memphis. This film has received several awards at different film festivals and is cowritten, produced, edited, and directed by Ramin Bahrani. Bahrani also garnered critical acclaim for his two previous films, Man Push Cart and Chop Shop. Goodbye Solo is also the first lead role for veteran actor Red West.

To read more go to:

http://livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/737-film-review-goodbye-solo

Artist Spotlight: Infinito (livefrommemphis.com)

2009-05-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

I want to spotlight a very prolific, versatile artist and a good buddy of mine. His name is Marcellous Ka Sekhem Lovelace aka Infinito 2017.

The painter, rapper, and up-and-coming filmmaker is originally from Chicago, but he now resides in Memphis. Poet/rapper/producer Ennis Newman aka Fathom 9 introduced me to his music. He has recorded countless albums since the late 1990s, he has produced DVDs and is currently working on a short film as we speak.

To read the rest, go to:
http://livefrommemphis.com/ageekandhisblog/723-artist-spotlightinfinito-2017

Top 8 Summer Movies To Look Foward To After Star Trek

2009-05-11T10:55:00.001-07:00

Top 8 Summer Movies To Look Foward Too…After Star Trek

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From Cinematical.com: 7 Franchises JJ Abrams Should Reboot

2009-05-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

Enjoy!

http://www.cinematical.com/2009/05/10/cinematical-seven-franchises-j-j-abrams-should-reboot/

Mr. T's Rap Song-Treat Your Mother RIght

2009-05-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

This is for all the moms out there on Mothers Day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhZRqPPTNjE

Fused Film Afterthoughts: Star Trek

2009-05-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

Check out this video review of Star Trek by my buddies at Fused Film:

http://fusedfilm.com/2009/05/7459/

Video Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

2009-05-03T09:12:00.001-07:00

Video Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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Five Dollar Cover From Memphis to the Whole World

2009-05-03T09:01:00.001-07:00

Five Dollar Cover From Memphis to the Whole World

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My review of Sunshine Cleaning (fusedfilm.com)

2009-04-30T08:11:00.001-07:00

Check it out:

http://fusedfilm.com/2009/04/movie-review-sunshine-cleaning/