How cool. Were you doing security work? I think of the Reids as one of those best-kept secrets among black folk. Tim is usually thought of mostly for his role as "Venus Flytrap" in "WKRP in Cincinnati", and Daphne maybe for taking over the role of Will Smith's aunt in "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air". But they have done so much more than that. Tim has been a producer, director, and creator of series such as the late great "Frank's Place", and "Linc's", as well as his movie work. The Reids built the first production studio in Tim's native Virginia. Reid has the distinction of being part of the first black-and-white comedy duo to tour, "Tim and Tom", back in the '70s. The Reids are really focused on educating blacks about our heritage, about producing family-friendly fare featuring blacks, and overall creating a more positive image. Daphne was a model for years, the first black woman to be featured on Glamour magazine's cover.
I've never met them, but every interview I see them in, I'm struck by their apparent love of life, their sense of humour, and how they quietly but consistently do their part to help black people in the entertainment world. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reece Jennings" <mcjennings...@yahoo.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 2:53:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] "Push" Well-said, Keith. And great counter! I once guarded Tim and Daphne at an NAACP National Convention. We were riding in a Limo together going God knows where... Great, down to earth people. At the time, they mentioned that they were going to be coming out with some movies. This was back in '88 or '89. God! That was 20 years ago! From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 8:42 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push" You ever seen those e-mails questionnaires that float around? I've gotten some over the years with questions to determine if you're a real black person or not. The standard is an e-mail questionnaire with questions like "What did Florida say at the end of the 'Good Times' ep when James died", or, "What character always entered the scene by saying 'Wooo-weee!'?" When some of my friends sent that e-mail my way a while back, I countered with a questionnaire that included all the movies below, asking if they'd seen them. I then chided those who hadn't. I consider viewership of all the below essential for all black people, especially "Sankofa", the closest thing in some ways to that Nat Turner film we keep waiting for. "Down on The Delta", directed by Maya Angelou, is a sweet and comfortable-feeling movie of a splintered black family, and "Once Upon a Time..." is a great pre-Civil Rights era film that's just a slice-of-life in a Southern town, and I love the fact that Tim and Daphne Reid are behind it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reece Jennings" <mcjennings...@yahoo.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 6:02:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] "Push" I've seen ALL of these, I believe! GREAT films. What are 'Indie' films? I saw most of them on DVD from Blockbuster. From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 1:18 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push" Did you by chance catch "Sankofa", "Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored", "Badasss" , "Down on The Delta", "Killer of Sheep", or "To Sleep with Anger" in theatres when they came out? All are fabulous indie films that so few blacks I know saw, but which I loved and chased down in theatres. You strike me as the type who may have sought them out... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryle Lockhart" <dar...@darylelockhart.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 12:48:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push" I'm in for "The International". It's Clive Owen doing his Clive Owen thing, and that's cool. If anyone's in a city where "Medicine For Melancholy" is playing, I can't recommend that film enough. It's wonderful. One of the better Black indies I've seen in a long time. On Feb 14, 2009, at 8:33 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: I'm thinking that too. I'll probably see it tomorrow, then go see "The International" on Monday as a nice thriller. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryle Lockhart" <dar...@darylelockhart.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:21:01 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push" Yes, that's what I've heard as well. In all reality, Keith, if your wife has been with you this long, she's sensitive to a little sci-fi, so "Curious Case" is probably your best call. On Feb 14, 2009, at 7:51 PM, Tracey de Morsella wrote: Confessions has not received any good reviews and people are saying it is tone death to the times as it focuses a lot on maxing out multiple credit cards From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [ mailto:scifinoir2 @yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:21 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push" Thanks. What about "Confessions of a Shopaholic"? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the "romantic comedy" bullet sometime soon! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryle Lockhart" <dar...@darylelockhart.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push" "Curious Case" was good. I think you will enjoy it. "Push" is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie "Push"? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those?
