A few nights ago I fulfilled a childhood dream when I interviewed Ice Cube about his new film Straight Outta LA on the red carpet @ Tribeca Film Festival. I’ve been a fan of Cube since ’93 and was inspired by the words of wisdom he shared during our conversation.
Straight Outta LA (part of 30 on 30 series) is a wonderful ethnographic and cinematic account of life in LA during the 80’s and 90’s. When you take into consideration how influential major sports (Raiders) teams and Hip Hop have been with regard to empowering disenfranchised social/ethnic groups, I appreciate Ice Cube’s subtle approach @ educating and informing the viewer. This film is much deeper than the Raiders & N.W.A. Hopefully when people see this film they will be able to read btn the lines. I don’t wanna bore you with all my thoughts on the film…  Folks are in for a real treat when they see the flick May 11th @ 8pm on ESPN.Check out the picks. -!YG
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Last week Centric TV (my second blog home) touched the red carpet with the Tribeca All Access program to set-off the festivities for the Tribeca Film Festival with a special tribute to the film – House Party. Your boy get in a little action on the red carpet doing the correspondent thang.
Kid N’ Play and other original cast members were in the building to celebrate this wrinkle in time. K’naan, Kid N’ Play and Full Force were a some of the performers on deck who took the vibe to 100 million. Check out the flicks. Special shout out 2 Mary P, Manushka & Eddy. -!YG
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In between all the chaos w/ Tribeca Film Festival, I found time for my favorite hobby —> attending art openings. Last Thurs. evening I attended the opening for the Lynette Yiadom – Boakye &Â Carrie Mae Weems exhibition @ Jack Shainman Gallery. The generational juxtaposition btn the younger Yiadom – Boakye & the seasoned Weems was a clever approach in the presentation of their new work. (more…)
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The homey Hank Willis Thomas will be giving a lecture on Weds @ Parson. Definitely worth checking out & its FREE. -!YG
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This event looks like it will be a lot of fun. Who wouldn’t love an opportunity to sip on crushed grapes on a rooftop in the Spring. -!YG
Tuesday, May 11 12:00p
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