One of the least acknowledged movies from a cinematography, story line, and soundtrack point of view for 2016 was "Keanu," perhaps it broke box office records, and I didn't hear about it? Keanu was an urban masterpiece to remember.
What matters is that the movie had an impact on one's soul on a moral, spiritual, and visual level, if seen, and supported. It was a love story, drama, thriller, musical, with so many wild elements centering around taking care of a cat, and the cats adventures. The impeccable precision writing led you on a journey through the stereotypically deprived urban youth gone wrong with all the vices that will grab someone if they half step for millisecond in the international game of oppression, and depression through greed.
In Key & Peele's quest to produce a movie to educate their millions of followers on every level of the advantages of staying faithful to a good woman, Nia Long (Are We There Yet). They masterfully utilized the plot of Samson, and Delilah from the bible Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix preaching to young men caught up in jeopardy to step by step contain the pain, and not to share it with those who could care less to strengthen their core principles. In writing the movie they had to anticipate taking on the role of father figure vicariously, and from the visual impact they were glad to take on the task illustrated hilariously with George Michael's song Father Figure playing through pertinent scenes.
This movie is a movie every man in America should see to stay out of trouble, or to get out of trouble at any age.
Blair Underwood is now on Quantico, however he had a great series no one watched called City of Angles. A new year is approaching, another chance to change the script for the better with actors who represent the many elements of the universal experience of men.
John Legend's acting vehicle for 2016 is La La Land that comes out this weekend, on the heels of his new song release, Love Me Now. If you went to see Straight Outta Compton as an art film vs free speech, you should be equally willing to go see a movie with jazz at it's core, the heart and soul of America. The heart, and soul of elegance and understanding. Support comes in many avenues, not just a narrow vision.
There are numerous historical movies made each year, i.e. "Allied" with Brad Pitt, so when something with a modern flair is in the theaters first weekend box office is the time to appreciate anyone up, and coming. "Moana" was a treat.
Oscar Micheaux, Fred Williamson, Spike Lee, John Singleton, Melvin Van Peebles, the Hudlin Brothers and many others before them laid the groundwork for where we are now. You can produce your own movie on your phone nowadays. Create a story to impress. When's the last time you saw Posse, Stripes, Scrooged, Ground Hog Day, Clueless, or something with some staying power? A call, or a two paragraph email might reach someone who can supply a different point of view. Laz Alonso has some projects in production ( See imdb.com ) that might be relevant to the times. "If" what a title.
In the bible the people of Babylon lost touch with each other, because they couldn't speak the same language, now you can translate any point of view from any time in an instant. You can visit the wonders of the world on a computer screen with emerald crystal clear waters, and skies. It's a wonderful time to be alive.
In 2017 I'll click my heels three times and wish I was a better writer, and researcher. Resolution to find those box office records, and read Variety for movie receipt comparisons online with new spins. Fantastic movie Key & Peele.
2016 Copyright Zimation Arts & Letters Ink
Songs:
Love Me Like a Rock by Paul Simon
The Corner by Common
Mirrors by Justin Timberlake
Breezy by Najee
Say by One Republic
Wishing On a Start by Marion Meadows
Please Don't Go by Tank
Livin' Inside Your Love by George Benson
Stronger by Mary J. Blige
It's You by Zayn
Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees
Glamourous by Fergie
So Into You by Tamia
Lost Without You by Robin Thicke
Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
Games People Play by Spinners
We Must Praise by J-moss
Impressions
https://youtu.be/OjlHvTZq1E8
Quotes:
Congressman John Lewis crowd surfs on Steven Colbert https://youtu.be/6ATwisIrtfg
“Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.” by Les Brown
www.lesbrown.com
"A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing." by George Lucas
"It's not the size of a man. It's the size of his heart." by Evander Holyfield
"Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end." by Leonard Nimoy
When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler. by Al Gore
I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. by Rand Paul
Quality is not an act, it is a habit. by Aristotle
Never abandon your vision. Keep reaching to further your dreams by Benjamin Banneker
Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His love, and the future to His providence.
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https://www.codecademy.com/
