I did security for the NAACP at their National Conventions. And
you're right about the Reids.
They are the same way in person. Really impressive!
Thanks for the info about them. I didn' tknow all of that!
Did you see 'Asunder'?
Blair Underwood ... Chance WilliamsDebbi Morgan .... Lauren Hubbs
Michael Beach .... Michael HubbsMarva Hicks .... Roberta Williams
Directed by Tim Reid. VERY intense!
From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:06 PM
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Push"
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:scifino...@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?
