Tag Archives: Black History

RIP Richard Roundtree

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Steve

Sad to see Richard go. Obviously, most people will always remember him for starring in Shaft, the Blaxpoitation movie that got the genre really going in the Seventies. Its success even spilled over into other genres, namely in the co-lead … Continue reading →

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The Blackening: Must See

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Steve

A new addition to my newfound enjoyment of Horror but it follows in the same foot steps as Scream and Cabin in the Woods but unlike the former, it’s good. Obviously by the cast and title, it’s turning traditional Slasher movies 90° … Continue reading →

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RIP Paul Jerrard

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Steve

This week, a great guy who helped AHL hockey take root in Austin passed. Paul was the first assistant coach of my Stars and with his help on defense, he got them to the Calder Cup during their FIRST SEASON. … Continue reading →

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RIP Nichelle Nichols

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve

Farewell to an awesome and incredible person! I had the great honor to meet her about seven years ago at Dragon’s Lair. Mrs. Nichols was very generous to make a quick stop in Austin on her way to a bigger … Continue reading →

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Welcome February 2022, Year of the Tiger!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Steve

Keeping with my recent 2020 tradition, I have gone with the Chinese New Year/Zodiac animal to decorate my site’s header art. Unlike oxen (bulls) or rats, there are numerous, famous tigers to choose from. I chose the ones I prefer … Continue reading →

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RIP Sidney Poitier

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Steve

Sidney had a greater impact on film and popular culture for my parents when they were growing up thanks to his Oscar® victory. By the time I was around, he was the straight man in those Action-Comedies he made with … Continue reading →

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Happy Juneteenth Day

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Steve

It’s nice to see what was often a Texas-based holiday finally become a National Holiday in the US. The more amazing thing was how many Republicans voted with the Democrats on this. Currently, they can’t even have a compromise on … Continue reading →

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RIP Paul Mooney

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Steve

It has been a rough week in comedy since we lost the other master of the deadpan delivery and a pioneer in Comedy for the world, not just Black Americans. Paul was at Cap City a few years ago during … Continue reading →

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RIP Marc Wilmore (belated)

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Steve

Damned Twitter! Found out through fellow Producer Mike Reiss that Marc died last week from CV-19. Life is unfair all to often since Orange Foolius and his legions remain free and not in prison where they belong while a person … Continue reading →

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RIP Curly Neal

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Steve

Sad to find out via Twitter that Curly of the Harlem Globetrotters passed away. He was definitely one of the iconic members during the peak popularity in the Seventies. Back then the Globetrotters were quite conspicuous: They first appeared on Scooby … Continue reading →

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Hidden Figures: Worth Seeing

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Steve

Firstly, I thought it was weird that 20th Century Fox made this movie. Then I remembered how the crew at The Simpsons said Murdoch doesn’t really care what the entertainment division does, as long as its profitable, thus it can contradict his propaganda-hate … Continue reading →

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