For Colored Girls: Get ready

For Colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is not enuf.
Tyler Perry has an awesome cast to bring this play turned book, turned movie to life.
11/5/10- Be there.
This trailer gave me chills.
Enjoy

Movie Review: The Soloist

Over my busy weekend, I had the pleasure of going to the movies. Oh I love the movies- I love everything about it, the overpriced popcorn, the seats, the evil concession stand workers. I just simply enjoy going to see a movie.

This weekend several movies debuted at my local theater. One being, The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr, and Jamie Foxx. I had been waiting for this movie for what seems like forever. I started following the story of characters in the film, when I saw the trailer in movie last year. I was so excited to finally see this movie.

The film is based on a true story about Nathaniel Ayres, a gifted musician who studies at Jilliard, becomes schizophrenic and homeless. The movie also details an intriguing relationship that develops between Nathaniel, and a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. The film was wonderfully written, and very well acted. At one point while watching the movie, I actually forgot that Jamie Foxx was playing this character. Jamie did a wonderful job of adding depth to his craft. I love him a musician, but I am truly in love with him as an actor. (sorry babe)

Robert Downey Jr. did a great job as well, showing us that he is still in the game as one of Hollywoods premier actors.

Lastly, I was very glad the film touched on a subject that is near to my heart, and my family. Mental Health. I was so over-joyed that main character in the film dealing with mental issues was African-American- and that saddens me at the same time. The state of the mental health in the African-American community is another one of our big elephants in the room that no-one wants to talk about.

Overall, I think the Soloist is a must see for 2009.

~Peace