Black Savant Cinema

Guess Whose Baaaaack!!!! For All My Luther Fans...

2013-06-08T15:06:00.001-04:00

So we got just a little something to wet our palette before the series finale of BBC's Luther...Embedded below is the first trailer: And if you look real close you just might see Alice (she might be back :-)...yay). Just in case you need a little reminder of the show, we got the official synopsis for ya... Idris Elba returns in the title role of the acclaimed mini-series which

Another Poster for The Weinstein Company "The Butler"

2013-06-06T17:35:00.000-04:00

Now you know I had to come back with something that is definitely going to get the people talking. And to be honest it really needs no introduction.... just a simple...."What are your thoughts?" I have already heard some conflicting feelings of "two thumbs up" to "SMH" to "not sure if this works" to the infamous "Why?" I think once I see it maybe it will put the poster into perspective,

I'M BACK!!!

2013-06-06T17:18:00.001-04:00

So I know I have been on a brief hiatus, but I had to handle some academic business! So yours truly has completed her MA in African American Studies from Georgia State University. Now that I have completed that degree I am moving forward, and will soon headed out West...California, Bay Area! I am definitely excited about this new venture, and trust me Black Savant Cinema will be taken to new

Another KickStarter Project to be on the lookout for: "Spider Stories"

2013-03-04T22:36:00.001-05:00

It's nothing like browsing through the internet, while waiting for your show to come on tv and find out about and up and coming innovative film. Check out the new pilot for Spider Stories, an action cartoon set in an African inspired fantasy world. A mythic, epic experience with a unique cultural perspective. "Spider Stories follows the tale of Princess Zahara who is thrown into hiding after

25 Movies 'Every Black Woman Should Watch'

2013-02-19T16:04:00.000-05:00

Being the huge movie fan that I am and an avid reader of Essence Magazine, I found it very interesting to see their recommendations of the "Top 25 Movies Every Black Woman Should Watch". So figured I would take a look and provide my own remix version!! Check it out below (in no particular order): 1. Love Jones: A classic love story and a true showcase of black love. Larenz Tate and

WAKE UPPPPPP!!! 25th Anniversary of the Spike Lee's 'School Daze'

2013-02-12T16:03:00.000-05:00

This closing line was a line that would stay embedded in my heart and mind forever!! Can you believe it has been 25 years since the release of Spike Lee's second feature film, School Daze. This movie in addition to watching A Different World were two of the main reasons I would attend an HBCU (specifically Clark Atlanta University). School Daze was based on the collegiate experiences of

A New Short film by Ava DuVernay, "The Door"

2013-02-12T01:25:00.000-05:00

If you have not seen the latest work from Ava DuVernay, you are missing out on a gem. DuVernay's newest work is a short film titled, The Door. It is the fifth installment for Miu Miu's Women's Tales. The Door stars Gabrielle Union, Alfre Woodard, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Adepero Oduye, and Goapele. In this film we see Union's character rise above a bitter sadness all with the love and help of her

Byron Hurt's Upcoming Documentary Project

2013-02-06T15:14:00.001-05:00

Let me just say this, filmmaker/activist Byron Hurt is truly on a roll when it comes to releasing critically engaging films. Since being on a festival high and PBS showing of his latest film Soul Food Junkies, Hurt has ventured into a new controversial project, Hazing: How Badly Do You Want In? Hurt, who is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has admitted to both being hazed and

Black Sci-Fi Craving...

2013-01-18T23:39:00.000-05:00

As I was perusing through my library at home I ran across a few books that I remember reading that just really took me into another world. One in particular was that of Octavia Butler's "Wild Seed". This book starting me to thinking... "man it would be real nice to see an all-Black cast in a Black Sci-Film." Although it would take a special person to tackle any one of Butler's book, but I

2013 Movies January to December

2013-01-07T17:18:00.000-05:00

Check out this list of movies that will be coming out this year... I see some potential Box Office Hits in the making!! Very interesting!! I already see a few things on my list of MUST SEE!! What about you?!!

A Film to be on the look out for....

2013-01-03T00:54:00.000-05:00

Well look what we have here...Freida Lee Mock, Academy and Emmy Award winning filmmaker, writer, and producer has created a documentary telling the story of Anita Hill. This is definitely going to be a treat to see. Mock is describing this "life and times" film as: "Anita Hill, an African-American woman, charges Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas with sexual harassment in explosive Senate

Happy New Year!!

2013-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!! IT'S 2013!! START THE NEW YEAR WITH A FULL TANK & MAKE IT A GREAT ONE!

Black Savant Cinema's Fave Films of 2012

2012-12-31T16:52:00.000-05:00

With the 2012 just hours away from being in the wind, Hollywood cinema has definitely made its mark. It should be easy to think about one movie that stays on your mind, whether good or bad. And in good fashion here are a few of Black Savant Cinema's most remembered films of 2012. The Avengers What's not to like when you put together a massive superhero team?!! This was the perfect movie to

Django Unchained: A Story Worth Revisiting!!

2012-12-26T12:00:00.000-05:00

Prior to watching this film I was very much on the fence as to whether or not I was going to see it. However, once I saw it there was no question, this was a movie to see. Despite all the controversy and the overwhelmingly one-sided critics Quentin Tarantino's tenth directed film Django Unchained is right on the money. It might be one of his best yet. This is a film that has many roles to

Happy Holidays from Black Savant Cinema!!

2012-12-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

Season's Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays!! From Black Savant Cinema!! Enjoy and Be Safe!!

Who ya gonna call?!..."Get Jack Reacher!!"

2012-12-22T00:35:00.002-05:00

Well what a way to start off the holiday movie season. Nothing like a good Tom Cruise action flick. Going into this flick I really did not have any expectations, just hoping for a solid flick. And it was just that a good, solid flick! It always amazes me how good a film can be when the military is involved, it just seems to make the plot and storyline even more engaging. So we have Jack

One more for you to catch on Netflix...

2012-12-21T19:40:00.000-05:00

Just in case you missed it in the theaters Spike Lee's summer joint 'Red Hook Summer' is now streaming on Netflix. Check it out if you can. An intriguing, controversial film.

Next on the docket for Tyler Perry... "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor"

2012-12-20T21:29:00.000-05:00

Temptation: Confession of a Marriage Counselor is a comedy-drama that tells the story of a bold exploration of the intrigue and perils of infidelity. Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor is a compelling love story that dives straight into the heart of obsessive passion. “It's about a woman who starts to get restless in her relationship and her choice to be with

Some Flicks to watch on Netflix!!

2012-12-18T17:33:00.000-05:00

So just in case you are having the winter blues or you just cannot quite make it to the movie theater here are some flicks on Netflix that you may want to consider... First up is Brooklyn Boheme...this film is "a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris

Sci-Fi Film Explosion

2012-12-13T16:42:00.000-05:00

It appears that Sci-fi flicks are becoming very popular these days in the film industry. British star Idris Elba is set play a role in the new fast-paced sci-fi thriller, Pacific Rim. The film is directed by Guillermo del Toro and set in San Francisco. Pacific Rim a film set in a world where soldiers piloting giant robots battle against giant monsters who have mysteriously risen from beneath

"The Best Man" sequel is set for November 2013 Release

2012-11-02T00:23:00.002-04:00

Well looks like the gang is getting back together...Please believe I am doing my 'Happy Dance' right now!! Thanks to a Universal Pictures email announcement the studio is set to release an untitled sequel to the 1999 film The Best Man for Friday, November 15th, 2013. No synopsis has been given except for the fact that Malcolm D. Lee will be serving as the director and one of the producers of

Two Things I Learned From Watching 'Scandal'

2012-10-26T16:47:00.001-04:00