Brookyln’s Finest
“Brooklyn’s Finest” features heavy hitters Cheadle, Snipes, Hawke, and Gere. Michael K. Williams (Omar from The Wire) gives a great performance.
The film focuses on crime and urban blight on the cold, hard streets of BK. It’s a bit...
The Real Avon “Bodie” Barksdale: Uncut Raw
WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO
PHOTOS BY SUNDIATA ACREE a.k.a. THA SNYPER
VIDEOGRAPHY BY CLAYTON DONNELLEY a.k.a. CLAYDOG
MUSIC BY CHRIS CLARKE for CLARKEWORK ENTERTAINMENT
It's always a thrill when I interview people that I actually respect.
The acclaimed HBO TV series...
Charlie Murphy interview parts 3 and 4
In this segment Charlie Murphy discusses what it takes to be a successful comedian. He also compares achieving success in comedy to what it takes to be a successful rapper.
In part 4, Charlie Murphy explains that producers of...
Charlie Murphy interview with Insomniac Magazine segment 2
Make sure to check out parts one and three of the entertainment industry interview with Charlie Murphy.
New Distribution Avenues for Indie Filmmakers
There’s an interesting article in The New York Times about the film industry, and how the need for new distribution channels is imperative, specifically for indie filmmakers. They discuss how the creators of a movie called One Too...
Anvil: Rocking Hard for 30 years- An inspiration for all artists
Anvil is a heavy metal band that has been rocking hard on the underground for 30 years. "The Story of Anvil" is one of the most inspiring music-based documentaries of all time. Regardless of the type of artist or...
This is it: Marketing 101, A Good Product
Some thought “This Is It” was strictly an opportunity for AEG to capture revenue that would never be realized from Michael Jackson’s lost 50 dates. There’s no question that the company will reap a financial reward here, the movie...
Interview with director Yolande Geralds
WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO
Although they come standard with every album release, all music videos are not created equal. Many are cranked out with soulless, re-hashed ideas scooped from a can. Other videos, like those...
Alumni of THE WIRE gang-up at Club Corio
WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO
PHOTOS BY BLACK PACINO & SUNDIATA ACREE
Let's recap for a moment. As the final curtain closed on The Wire, Michael became a stick-up artist, Dukie became a fiend, Randy ended up in...
NYC PREMIERE OF “THE SKY CRAWLERS” by Dirty Angel
IN MY TRAVELS...
(NEW YORK PREMIERE OF THE SKY CRAWLERS, LINCOLN CENTER)
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel
All stills from The Sky Crawlers are (c) Stage 6 Films / Production I.G.
THE SAGA CONTINUES...
While getting hammered and pushin’ up on...
