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Entertainment Journalist/Tv/Film Critic @cca @aafca @leija
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The TCA
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TCA EOY Spotlight |
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In speaking with 'Ironheart' head writer/EP Chinaka Hodge, "I like that I got a chance to highlight a Black woman showrunner in the MCU."
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For The Philadelphia Tribune spoke with Lacey Chabert about season 2 Celebrations with Lacey Chabert
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Lacey Chabert returns with new 'Celebrations' for community role models
Kicking off a week of new and sincere, uplifting, unscripted episodes, the second season of “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” returns. The show follows Chabert as she surprises deserving kids, familie...
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/lacey-chabert-returns-with-new-celebrations-for-community-role-models/article_fdecb749-6767-4bf9-8a77-aed7ccf5071d.html
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Aye had the chance to chop it up with the Sandman and company for Happy Gilmore 2 out on Netflix today for The Philadelphia Tribune
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Long-awaited 'Happy Gilmore' sequel finally makes it to the big screen
Summer movies are in full gear, and they don’t simply include superhero and action films. On Friday, the sequel to one of the most popular comedies of the 1990s, starring
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/long-awaited-happy-gilmore-sequel-finally-makes-it-to-the-big-screen/article_162e144d-966d-4b0b-9b5f-f970519ff904.html
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Fresh out the kitchen is my review of the Fantastic 4 for The Philadelphia Tribune a film I really enjoyed
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In this 'Fantastic Four,' familial bonds is the ultimate superpower
“The Fantastic Four” was first issued in a comic book in 1961, and in that spirit writers Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer tackled the 2025 version.
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/in-this-fantastic-four-familial-bonds-is-the-ultimate-superpower/article_2d4541ec-dcfc-4f9c-89cd-d6711e90a32a.html
12 months ago
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My first piece for Philadelphia Tribune about Essencefest dropped
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Essence Fest 2025 pays homage to Black women everywhere
During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.
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about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke to Ryan Coogler and Chinaka Hodge about the new Disney + show Iron Heart
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For Coogler and Hodges, Black female experience is the priority in 'Ironheart'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Ironheart” is currently ranked as the No. 1 most streamed show on Disney+. The series follows Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams, an MIT student, after the events
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/for-coogler-and-hodges-black-female-experience-is-the-priority-in-ironheart/article_a747a020-84f9-49ad-b244-56c11c02f75f.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I got a chance to interview the cast of the Bosch spinoff Ballard
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Maggie Q and cast on what to expect from 'Bosch' spinoff
Coming from the “Bosch” universe is “Ballard,” a spinoff continuing to bring Michael Connelly’s popular novels, the Harry Bosch series, to life.
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/maggie-q-and-cast-on-what-to-expect-from-bosch-spinoff/article_8e6efdbd-976d-48ea-a9bb-a5792dfd745d.html
about 1 year ago
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F1 is an absolute blast and the racing is top tier I reviewed I for The Philadelphia Tribune
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Damson Idris brings a real life 'F1' experience to the big screen
Damson Idris first gained recognition to the American public through the FX series "Snowfall" in 2017 as Franklin Saint, a determined 19-year-old drug dealer in Los Angeles. He portrayed this
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/damson-idris-brings-a-real-life-f1-experience-to-the-big-screen/article_0525c890-def2-4277-bfae-bf836558513b.html
about 1 year ago
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I had a great time talking to Damson Idris for The Philadelphia Tribune about F1 out today in theaters worldwide
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Damson Idris brings a real life 'F1' experience to the big screen
Damson Idris first gained recognition to the American public through the FX series "Snowfall" in 2017 as Franklin Saint, a determined 19-year-old drug dealer in Los Angeles. He portrayed this
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/damson-idris-brings-a-real-life-f1-experience-to-the-big-screen/article_0525c890-def2-4277-bfae-bf836558513b.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I reviewed the new Disney + series Ironheart out today
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Marvel's new show, 'Ironheart,' showcases a young, Black woman's viewpoint
“Ironheart” is the most recent Marvel television show. Ryan Coogler, the Academy Award-nominated director and producer, and his wife, Zinzi Coogler, are producing the show this time around.
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/marvels-new-show-ironheart-showcases-a-young-black-womans-viewpoint/article_a3246395-51d0-49c6-8cdc-de483670356a.html
about 1 year ago
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I had blast talking with Simone Missick and David Oyelowo for Government Cheese currently streaming on Apple TV +
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## OFFICIAL Interview | GOVERNMENT CHEESE | Starring David Oyelowo, Simone Missick | Apple TV+
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about 1 year ago
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For the Philadelphia Tribune I spoke with Dominique Thorne about the new Disney + series
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Dominique Thorne on being a young, Black superhero in the MCU
Riri Williams finally makes the leap from film to television. In “Ironheart,” MIT student Riri returns to her Chicago home after the events of the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” There,
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/dominique-thorne-on-being-a-young-black-superhero-in-the-mcu/article_946c2394-194d-43ca-b56b-b74556ef9ae6.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I previewed the upcoming STARZ docu series Magic City
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New 'Magic City' docuseries gives viewers a look by the curtain
Atlanta’s Magic City, the premier strip club, is as synonymous with the city’s culture as its thriving music scene. Magic City has been a legendary Atlanta institution and launchpad for
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/new-magic-city-docuseries-gives-viewers-a-look-by-the-curtain/article_7a8d86eb-5f6e-4ad2-a01b-53892ba839f9.html
about 1 year ago
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Hot out the kitchen my Roots Picnic recap. Words and Pics my me 😎💅🏾 for The Philadelphia Tribune
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The Roots Picnic 2025 rings in Black Music Month right
The Roots Picnic 2025 was off to a rough start Saturday, with the weather delaying the festival's start for two hours. Some new acts made their festival debut, and some
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/the-roots-picnic-2025-rings-in-black-music-month-right/article_086775f4-5994-44b7-84b0-444ba2ed30c4.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke to the amazing Terry Vaughn and Jo Marie Payton who star in the new Netflix series “She The People”
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Tyler Perry's 'She the People' mixes humor with politics, family drama
“She the People” stars two TV veterans with Terri J. Vaughn from “The Steve Harvey Show” and Jo Marie Payton from “Family Matters.” The two have teamed up for the
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/tyler-perrys-she-the-people-mixes-humor-with-politics-family-drama/article_a6ebf775-0e0f-4fca-9eb6-97c875936976.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke with the amazing Tramell Tillman who is in Mission Impossible : Dead Reckoning out today
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Tramell Tillman on representing the possible in new 'Mission: Impossible'
Tramell Tillman, widely recognized for his breakout role as Seth Milchick in the Apple TV+ hit “Severance,” is now showcasing his versatility in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/tramell-tillman-on-representing-the-possible-in-new-mission-impossible/article_f2be65d9-ac11-48f1-b6f8-bd0975f54b32.htm
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune here are some films I saw at Cannes
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Cannes Film Festival, a celebration of international cinema
The Cannes Film Festival stands as a prominent and long-standing global cinematic event. It has increasingly become a key venue for premieres of films that later gain recognition during awards
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/cannes-film-festival-a-celebration-of-international-cinema/article_43fd53dd-6ee9-49ff-9a08-2666fef18195.html
about 1 year ago
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One of my favorite films from Cannes Was The Mysterious Gaze of The Flamingo
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Cannes' "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" Celebrates Trans Women
Set in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chile, "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo" emphasizes humor, family, and love.
https://latinamedia.co/the-mysterious-gaze-of-the-flamingo/
about 1 year ago
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For the Philadelphia Tribune I reviewed the amazing new Netflix show Forever by Mara Brock Akil out today
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Mara Brock Akil's 'Forever' shows young Black love in a positive light
“Forever” is one of Judy Blume’s most acclaimed novels. Originally released in 1975, it centers around the story of Katherine Danziger and Michael Wagner. It focuses on young teenage love
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/mara-brock-akils-forever-shows-young-black-love-in-a-positive-light/article_f3e93841-8173-40cd-bec9-269bc4331c91.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I previewed some summer films audiences should look for
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At the movies this summer, viewers get a bit of everything
Summer is the season for large, entertaining films that promote a sense of community among filmgoers. While blockbusters are popular, more personal, often non-English films provide romance for those s...
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/at-the-movies-this-summer-viewers-get-a-bit-of-everything/article_cbb4bdfa-b32b-4596-b0cc-616853b33251.html
about 1 year ago
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For Philadelphia Tribune I reviewed the fun new
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The 'Thunderbolts*' rag-tag team brings humor and new life to MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has faced a dilemma following the loss of some of its core personnel in recent years. Its films have made money, but the stories have been
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/the-thunderbolts-rag-tag-team-brings-humor-and-new-life-to-mcu/article_f7458460-703d-452d-854b-cf98bb70a157.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I had the pleasure of speaking with David Oyelowo and Simone Missick for the new AppleTv + showw Government Cheese
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David Oyelowo, Simone Missick on new comedy-drama 'Government Cheese'
Apple TV+’s new surrealist comedy-drama series, “Government Cheese” created by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr, is a redemption story set with historical overtones. Set in 1969 in the San Fernando
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/david-oyelowo-simone-missick-on-new-comedy-drama-government-cheese/article_97522af3-2a66-5dc7-8c51-2f2b10f6f71d.html
about 1 year ago
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Lambe about the new Netflix show North of North for The Philadelphia Tribune
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Viewers find warmth, and themselves, in the arctic 'North of North'
There has been a yearning for more Native American representation that isn’t rooted in trauma but instead showcases a modern twist. “North of North,” currently streaming on Netflix, is that
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/viewers-find-warmth-and-themselves-in-the-arctic-north-of-north/article_2bba725b-8de6-559e-8336-1c88cf7fe056.html
about 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I got a chance to speak with the cast of Godfather of Harlem currently streaming
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New 'Godfather of Harlem' season brings more drama and history
The return of “Godfather of Harlem’s” fourth season has delighted millions of fans captivated by the dramatized life and story of Bumpy Johnson.
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/new-godfather-of-harlem-season-brings-more-drama-and-history/article_ca96600b-270d-5de9-973f-8e72702259e3.html
about 1 year ago
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The Sacramento Observer
about 1 year ago
Ryan Coogler's latest film, "Sinners," redefines the horror genre while honoring its roots. Starring Michael B. Jordan and a talented cast, it explores ancestral traditions and societal issues. Check out our full review by
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The Gospel According to ‘Sinners’: Coogler’s Haunting Ode to Black Roots
By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER “Sinners” marks Ryan Coogler's first stand-alone feature since Fruitvale Station. The Academy Award-nominated
https://sacobserver.com/2025/04/the-gospel-according-to-sinners-cooglers-haunting-ode-to-black-roots/
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I wrote about the fun new Apple TV + show Sidequest Streaming now
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'Side Quest' anthology series explores community and belonging
The new American comedy anthology TV series “Side Quest,” a spin-off to “Mythic Quest,” features four standalone episodes that are set in the “Mythic Quest” world. Created by Ashley Burch,
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/side-quest-anthology-series-explores-community-and-belonging/article_f3ab11ab-6208-5358-96ca-9a8ecd145c41.html
about 1 year ago
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For @philadelphiatribune I spoke with Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan for their new film Sinners
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Ryan Coogler pays homage to his Southern roots in 'Sinners'
For Ryan Coogler’s fifth feature-length film, “Sinners” is a most deeply rooted Black film in terms of cultural representation. It’s an homage to his southern roots and his two grandfathers,
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/ryan-coogler-pays-homage-to-his-southern-roots-in-sinners/article_55a5954a-7d6c-5d89-a088-1f8f8f22d059.html
about 1 year ago
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Carl Quintanilla
about 1 year ago
WSJ EDITORIAL BOARD: “.. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender their constitutional rights. This is what the Administration is doing ..”
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I reviewed the new Ryan Coogler film Sinners out this Friday
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The Gospel According to ‘Sinners’: Coogler’s Haunting Ode to Black Roots
By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER “Sinners” marks Ryan Coogler's first stand-alone feature since Fruitvale Station. The Academy Award-nominated
https://sacobserver.com/2025/04/the-gospel-according-to-sinners-cooglers-haunting-ode-to-black-roots/
about 1 year ago
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Had a chance to speak with Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin and Christopher Farrar for the new Prime Video film G20
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Stars of 'G20' discuss family bonds in new action movie
When terrorists seize control of the G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) must protect her family, fellow world leaders, and the world with
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/stars-of-g20-discuss-family-bonds-in-new-action-movie/article_9bb905a1-fb49-5a2d-aa71-1b8a09e7a864.html
about 1 year ago
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Spoke to the cast of Season 6 of Handmaids Tale currently streaming on Hulu
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Spoke with director Ray Mendoza and Kit Connor for the new film Warfare for The Philadelphia Tribune out in theaters today
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'Warfare' provides an immersive and accurate experience of war
The new A24 film “Warfare” offers a unique and realistic portrayal of a 2006 military operation in Ramadi, Iraq. Co-created by Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza and director Alex Garland,
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/warfare-provides-an-immersive-and-accurate-experience-of-war/article_35035dbb-2008-5444-b97f-14e3b4da6d61.html
about 1 year ago
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Mueller, She Wrote
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NEW: The Supreme Court took 6 months to decide immunity, but just 6 days to effectively strip the rest of us of due process. My latest:
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The Corrupt Supreme Court Strikes Again
The Supreme Court took 6 months to decide immunity, but just 6 days to effectively strip the rest of us of due process.
https://www.muellershewrote.com/p/the-corrupt-supreme-court-strikes
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is Ryan’s most Black centric film with great a performance by Michael B. Jordan as the twins and a star turning performance by Miles Caton. Rooted in the delta and the ancestors and just very entertaining.
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Update on my gofund Me for
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Spoke to the amazing Brian Tyree Henry about his new Apple TV + series Dope Thief for The Philadelphia Tribune . The series was shot here in Philadelphia
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Brian Tyree Henry finds the 'Dope Thief' story most fascinating
Brian Tyree Henry is one of the busiest actors in show business, and it’s a testament to his versatility as an actor. This is exemplified in the Apple TV+ limited
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/brian-tyree-henry-finds-the-dope-thief-story-most-fascinating/article_b5da5a63-7476-540a-bd17-dd89b7966296.html
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I’ve been credentialed to cover the Cannes Film Festival however it’s an expensive endeavor so I am raising funds to cover travel. If you can donate great if not please help amplify Ty
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Donate to Support Kathia Woods' Cannes Film Festival Coverage, organized by K W
I am Kathia Woods, a film and TV critic and entertainment journalist with more… K W needs your support for Support Kathia Woods' Cannes Film Festival Coverage
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over 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke with Jesse L. Martin and Karen David for NBC The Irrational
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Jesse L. Martin, Karen David on 'The Irrational' budding romance
The American crime drama “The Irrational” follows Alec Mercer (Jesse L. Martin), a behavioral science professor who uses his expertise in emotion, body language, and psychology to crack high-stakes ca...
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/jesse-l-martin-karen-david-on-the-irrational-budding-romance/article_d9daa44d-313d-51df-992f-a69f74611bd1.html
over 1 year ago
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I reviewed Sly Lives the New Questlove DOC
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Questlove's "Sly Lives!" explores musical genius of Sly Stone - The Sacramento Observer
By Kathia Woods | Special to The OBSERVER - Questlove’s new documentary “Sly Lives!” explores the life and music of Sly Stone, the groundbreaking, wildly enigmatic artist who shaped the sound of funk ...
https://sacobserver.com/2025/02/questlove-sly-stone-documentary-
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Had a great chat with Questlove about his new film Sly Lives, Roots picnic and our being Gen X for The Philadelphia Tribune
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For Questlove, 'Sly Lives' shows Sly Stone as more than a musician
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s evolution from musician and DJ to podcaster and award-winning filmmaker has been remarkable. His latest film, “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),” explores the l...
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/movies/for-questlove-sly-lives-shows-sly-stone-as-more-than-a-musician/article_cd9cbaab-434a-5afa-8f31-d7270de08fc1.html
over 1 year ago
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@dancindan.bsky.social
love you friend ❤️
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Your girl was outside 😑😂just a glimpse of my LA trip
#awardsseason
over 1 year ago
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For The Philadelphia Tribune I spoke with Lavence Cox and George Wallace & company for the new Prime Video Show Clean Slate
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'Clean Slate' shows a humorous depiction of how to discuss trans right
Laverne Cox stars in Prime Video’s new comedy, “Clean Slate,” as Desiree, a proud trans woman who returns to her small Alabama town after her New York City art gallery
https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/television/clean-slate-shows-a-humorous-depiction-of-how-to-discuss-trans-right/article_d64b56a4-50cd-593b-9316-3d9aec39c089.html
over 1 year ago
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It’s our day
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#flyeaglesfly
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I know that’s right I’m Hurts we trust
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We got that Ring 💍
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Happy Birthday
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Myself and QB Numer 1.
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Conclave Hive stand up
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Happy BLACK HISTORY Month
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