"BLACK HEAT" 1976
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"BLACK HEAT" 1976"Black Heat" is a Gritty 1976 Black Exploitation Era Film that follows the efforts of "Kicks Carter," as he fights to save The Black Community from a gang engaging in Sex-Trafficking, Gambling & Weapons Smuggling. Not a lot of familiar faces in this one; but just the presence of the lovely Tanya Boyd (Days Of Our Lives, Black Shampoo, Ilsa-Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks, and just about every Black TV Show that aired in the 70's-80's & 90's) is reason alone to sit back and enjoy. Feedback & Comments Welcome.
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"THE BLACK KLANSMAN" 1966Jerry Ellsworth's young daughter is savagely killed, when the local Ku Klux Clan fire-bombs a church in response to new Civil Rights Legislation passed; and Jerry wants Revenge. Possessing the then-coveted ability to pass for White, Jerry uses it to his advantage & infiltrates The Klan to carry out his plan. Released in 1966, "The Black Klansman" aka "I Crossed The Color Line" hits right on target with its examination of many of the challenges & attitudes faced during The Civil Rights Movement Era. You'll see several very familiar faces in this movie, including Max Julien (Goldie from "The Mack"), Whitman Mayo (Grady from "Sanford & Son"), & Veteran Character Actress Frances E. Williams. Comments & Feedback Welcome. Enjoy… "It's Their Paper; So, It Must Be True." "ABAR: THE BLACK SUPERMAN"Billed as "The First Black Science Fiction Movie," 1977's "Abar: Black Superman" serves more as a strong social Commentary piece to me. Black Superman begins with two California Housewives discussing the pending arrival of their new neighbors. Hit with shock & horror-as they find out that the "successful doctor with a beautiful family" was a Black Family. "They don't look like servants to me Mabel." "You don't think the agent sold to niggers do you?" still convinced that this could not be, they introduce themselves to the Kincade Family's Maid & chauffeur-only to receive confirm that Dr & Mrs Kincade are indeed Black! LMAO. The ladies Spazz out-along with the community. A small scale riot/Protest breaks out, as the citizens begin to worry about their property values & every sort of stereotype they could imagine. The Kincade Family is approached with offers to buy them out, threatened with building codes, protests on their lawn, and anything that might Get them out! things get quiet when The Black Front Of Unity shows up & plants a Red Black & Green Flag in the yard; but not for long. The harassment continues to escalate into outright violence; but the B.F.U. is never far away. Abar: Black Superman provides a rarely told commentary on the history of integration, as the Kincade Family catches hell from both sides. Black people look at them as Sell-Outs for moving out of the Black Community; and White People look at them as Savages. How far will each side go to defend their position? What kind of Divine Force could intervene & make this right? I guess you will have to watch. My favorite scene involves young Tommie Kincade's Cool Black Cowboy fantasy. This is a surprising good movie-especially for the era in which it was released. Probably the core reason why so few have heard of this movie. comments & Feedback are Encouraged... "SOUTH CENTRAL""South Central" is a lessor known jewel among the multiple "Coming of Age" Hood Movies that partially defined Black Cinema in the Early Nineties. The movie tells the story of Bobby Johnson, who has just been released from yet another prison term, and wants to escape the cycle of drugs & violence that has so far ruled his life-and those around him. Having learned that he had a child on the way, O.G. Bobby Johnson quickly found himself locked up for another ten years. While in prison, Bobby sees the light & seeks to save his son from going down the same path. With multiple obstacles in the way, Bobby will have quite the struggle to succeed. It is a Beautiful Struggle, However. A struggle that bears new examination & thought, in today's world that glorifies Sex, Drugs & Violence. The movies stars Glenn Plummer, was Written & Directed by Stephen Milburn Anderson, and based on a 1987 book written by Donald Bakeer ("Crips"). Legendary filmmaker Oliver Stone served as Executive Producer. Gritty & entertaining. I thought this would be a good choice for Father's Day. As a side note, Yes, this is where the rapper "O.G. Bobby Johnson" got his name from. Enjoy! "BLACK SNAKE" 1973"BLACK SNAKE" is an ill 1973 film about the slaves, of The Blackmoor Plantation, revolting against their sadistic master. After a week filled with controversial comments about Black People possibly being better off still in Slavery & other comments that make us appear less than human in the eyes of the rich, I thought this movie to be a timely choice. The film was written, produced & directed by Russ Meyer; and was undoubtedly an influence on Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained." Filmed in Barbados; but set in the 1800's British West Indies, the film follows a spoiled & psychotic Slave Plantation owner Lady Susan. Lady Susan dominates & exploits every man on the island mentally, sexually, and emotionally like it's all a game. Black or White, Slave, Aristocrat, or laborer, it didn't matter. Lady Susan treated all badly-even after sex. Of course all good things must eventually come to an end. And after an especially savage murder of the son of the plantation's main Uncle-Tom Preacher, Lady Susan & all under her employment would catch a wrath of Biblical Proportions... Alternate titles for the film include "Slaves," & "Sweet Suzy." One very notable cast member from "Black Snake" would be David Prowse-the original "DARTH VADER." Yep. He plays the role of Jonathan Walker. The film was considered a financial failure for Russ Meyer, who was well known for his many cult classic films. Perhaps the people just weren't ready for a film like this. Hell, THEY CLEARLY STILL AREN'T. COMMENTS & FEEDBACK WELCOME. ENJOY... (Writers Note: There is a high amount of sex & violence in this movie; so DO NOT watch this around your children-or around your girl-if she's prude. |
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