after seeing that is when I starting believing in his talent.
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> It started with "Six Degrees Of Seperation" in my humble opinion...
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how long before his rep has grown enough
to do that?
>
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> From: Astromancer
> I think Smith has done his research and knows what we know about the
market. He is a smart man, so he is going to put his money into what
sells...maybe later, if he has such a mind to do so, he'll do the
films you talk about...By then, his reputation alone will pull the
audience he need for success...The Happyness film is a quasi-example
of that...
>
> "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" wrote: Keith:
>
> I decide to read what I missed before on Smith's Profile on Internet
> Movie Database and I saw that the man has really stepped up his
activity
> as a producer in recent years. In addition to Hancock, he has eight
> flicks in various stages of production. With just a cursory glance,
> none look like they are Black or Black love, but some look interesting.
> Just some food for thought.. All of your points are valid, but there is
> one thing I do not get the impression that you have considered. "Black
> on Black love in film does not even a high profile topic within the
> Black community or among Blacks in the entertainment industry. I guess
> I'm saying that for years people have been saying that there are no
> positive Black stories in Hollywood and a few people took some risks
and
> we are starting to see these stories. We had to hear it or a long time
> before there was noticeable movement in that area. With two biopics, I
> would include Smith among those people who is seeking to address that
> issue. I also wonder if most African Americans feel that niche is
> being filled with the Black films we see that barely make it to the big
> screen.
>
> I do not see the same type of push in Holly weird (even among Blacks)
> for that type of story. I could be way off base. Is it true, do Black
> in Hollywood not really push for the Black on Black thing? Speaking of
> that..it just hit me...with the exception of McMillan adaptations,
> Angela Bassett is always paired with a white male. I take that back,
> she had a non-existent relationship with the Black guy on Alias. I say
> non-existent, because you did not know about it until they were deep
> into it. Please note: I was moving out of the country at the time, so
> it is possible I missed some episodes that covered when they were
> getting together. If that is the case please let me know
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Well, that brings us full circle back to my question: why does a man
> > who's pulled in well over a hundred million in up front salary in the
> > last few years not take a stand and fight for a Black woman as his
> > love interest in a film?
> >
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> > From: Bosco Bosco >
> > Will Smith actually owns his own production company Overbrook
> > Entertainment. I think he pretty much does whatever he wants to at
> > this point.
> >
> > This is from the IMDB:
> >
> > "Graduate of Philly's legendary Overbrook High School, whose alumni
> > include Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Lear, Wali Jones, Walt Hazzard, The
> > Dovells, The Orlons, DeeDee Sharp, etc. and in tribute to his student
> > years there, his production company is called Overbrook
> > Entertainment."
> >
> > The company produce the following movies:
> >
> > Ali, Showtime, I-Robot, Hitch, Saving Face, ATL, and Pursuit of
> > Happiness.
> >
> > Bosco
> > --- "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)"
> > > > wrote:
> >
> > > Agreed. Most at his level have made just that move, but for some
> > > reason
> > > (perhaps kids as you suggest) Smith hasn't taken the plunge. If he
> > >
> > > does, it will be interesting to see what he does.
> > >
> > > Justin Mohareb wrote:
> > > >
> > > > At this point, it's pretty much possible for an established star
> > > to
> > > > put their own production company together, pick a project they
> > > want,
> > > > and get it done themselves. I'm pretty sure he could put
> > > something
> > > > together for a couple million dollars if he wanted to.
> > > >
> > > > Look at some of the stuff Clooney has done (Good Night, Good
> > > Luck) or
> > > > the Bobby Kennedy movie. These were projects the creators
> > > believed
> > > > in, so they made them happen.
> > > >
> > > > Maybe when his kids are older.
> > > >
> > > > JJ Mohareb
> > > >
> > > > On Dec 18, 2007 4:39 PM, Mike Street >
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hummm....interesting concept. But I'm sure he still a slave to
> > > > corporate.
> > > > > Now that you bring this up I can't even remember a movie of his
> > > that
> > > > has a
> > > > > black female as his co-star. I was sure that he would link up
> > > with a
> > > > Gab.
> > > > > Union, Janet, Halle, or one of them sisters for a role. But i
> > > guess
> > > > cause
> > > > > he's in sci-fi so much that a lot of his roles didn't call for
> > > a love
> > > > > interest or they went the safe route with a Spanish chick. But
> > > maybe he
> > > > > will
> > > > > shock us all
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
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> > > > http://thebitterguy.livejournal.com
> >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
> > I got friends who are in prison and Friends who are dead.
> > I'm gonna tell ya something that I've often said.
> >
> > You know these things that happen,
> > That's just the way it's supposed to be.
> > And I can't help but wonder,
> > Don't ya know it coulda been me.
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