tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post2238249948400750766..comments2023-10-30T09:57:54.859-04:00Comments on Jewelry RockStar: Shoulda, Coulda, Did & Why?Jewelry Rockstarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605029530908423889noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-30910929445317573282009-05-29T16:14:27.310-04:002009-05-29T16:14:27.310-04:00Halle Berry's acting is so hit & miss. She...Halle Berry's acting is so hit & miss. She's gorgeous, no argument, but the acting is mediocre at best. But hey, tons of white actors are skating through on their looks - um, Scarlet Johansen, anyone? <br /><br />I thought Jen Hudson kicked behind in Dream Girls. It was her first acting role, if I'm not mistaken. She made Beyonce look like a spectator in the movie. Oh, speaking of people who get roles because of their looks/fame. Don't get me started.Makeup Theoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555577449081422435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-38855010876243940122009-02-24T02:40:00.000-05:002009-02-24T02:40:00.000-05:00I'm still trying to figure out how Halle won an Os...I'm still trying to figure out how Halle won an Oscar. That movie was horrible, and her performance was horrible-er. LOL<BR/><BR/>Denzel shoulda won for Malcolm X. Don Cheadle needs an Oscar before his career is over. <BR/><BR/>Forget Oscars, I'd settle for just someone making movies about Black people... (and not buffoonery like that Tyler guy everybody but me seems to dig.)Rashan Jamalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447218849690603151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-48060890073764622782009-02-23T13:09:00.000-05:002009-02-23T13:09:00.000-05:00@T.A.M. I am with you. If I say they won, I never ...@T.A.M. I am with you. If I say they won, I never forget what I said. I am sorry neither Taraji or Viola won. I hoped they would, but I didn't see either of their movies. I would have seen Ben Button, but Brad Pitt and Angie are on my list. I don't know when I'll be taking them off. As a result of them being on my list, I won't watch their movies.<BR/><BR/>Capitalism is capitalism is capitalism-'nuff said. I see you completely understand that sometimes it's hard out here for a Pimp!<BR/><BR/>@Jennifer, thanks for hearing my opinion. It's always good for someone to care.<BR/><BR/>@Flytie - Interesting how? In a good way or in a that's some B*ll type way.<BR/><BR/>BTW- I did turn it off about 9:55pm after the supporting actress award. Then I tuned in again in enough time to see Sean Penn win, and to catch what looked like a glimpse of a smirk on Jenny Anniston's face in the background. Hehehe. I know I have to let this go, but when will I actually do it.Jewelry Rockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605029530908423889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-50383241569609474772009-02-23T12:35:00.000-05:002009-02-23T12:35:00.000-05:00I get you on the pimp thing. I know I'm pushing it...I get you on the pimp thing. I know I'm pushing it given my recent post about ol' girl-but hey this is my voice and I'm gon' tell it. :) Capitalism is capitalism is capitalism-'nuff said. And yes, that song had a special (albeit annoying) place on my cerebral radio dial.<BR/><BR/>As for the rest of the Academy awards...I have trouble being unbiased-if I say they won, they won. *Laughs* I can't bear to see my vote get robbed. <BR/><BR/>Did Taraji win? Viola?T.Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288157852760931385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-59759743458805676912009-02-23T09:30:00.000-05:002009-02-23T09:30:00.000-05:00NIce! I'd much rather read your perspective than ...NIce! I'd much rather read your perspective than watch the Oscars anymore. They need to call you and spice it up!<BR/><BR/>*High five* regarding the lovely Halle Berry. I think her persona off screen has made me like her a lot though.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I LOVE that you are homeschooling. It's a goal of mine so I'll have to follow your experiences.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08673302179477006675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-47378389274336079742009-02-22T15:43:00.000-05:002009-02-22T15:43:00.000-05:00hilarious!interesting point made on #1. i can hard...hilarious!<BR/><BR/>interesting point made on #1. <BR/><BR/>i can hardly stand to watch the halle acceptance speech...too cheesy dramatic in the beginning (and that's saying a lot since i'm quite sensitive and emotional), but i saw enough to get you you mean. <BR/><BR/>i'll tune in tonight to see what happens.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995683787366568554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-1272099028848458512009-02-22T15:10:00.000-05:002009-02-22T15:10:00.000-05:00Definitely! Tyler mixes it up and introduces new ...Definitely! Tyler mixes it up and introduces new black faces and familiar ones in different ways each time. Hopefully there can be some changes within Hollywood in general so that black Hollywood can start to expand.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020031746525080078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-12025159067569117762009-02-21T19:37:00.000-05:002009-02-21T19:37:00.000-05:00Lovely tribute. It will be very interesting to see...Lovely tribute. It will be very interesting to see who wins tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-85883913595108986172009-02-20T09:55:00.000-05:002009-02-20T09:55:00.000-05:00Great post, RockStar--my fingers are crossed for T...Great post, RockStar--my fingers are crossed for Taraji and Viola, two women who have been in the game for much longer and worked much harder than mainstream media is willing to admit. <BR/><BR/>As always, we've come a long way, but have so far to go...MBB Founder and Editor Denene Millnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413819770146273768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-19162610911333609462009-02-20T09:44:00.000-05:002009-02-20T09:44:00.000-05:00@Ms. Bar B. It is nice to see new talent in Hollyw...@Ms. Bar B. It is nice to see new talent in Hollywood. I wish though, that we didn't have such an "it" black girl & black boy thing going on. One year Gabrielle Union was it, Nia Long was it in the early 90's, Angela Bassett used to be it too, but now she and Laurence have taken television shows to keep working. Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx have been the "it" people too. Taraji, deserves this moment because she has been around for a long time working her craft. <BR/><BR/>I love Tyler Perry because he gives actors the opportunity to work, and he tries to use a good variety of talent.Jewelry Rockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605029530908423889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-62818939932401152692009-02-20T05:15:00.000-05:002009-02-20T05:15:00.000-05:00Cool. I'm not big on watching many of the award s...Cool. I'm not big on watching many of the award shows, but I am gonna try to remember that the Oscars will be on Sunday...<BR/><BR/>I am personally itching to see new black stars in films. I mean I love the great actresses and actors that we do have, but I wanna see some new faces. Why we gotta have the same faces in all movies when it comes to black actresses/actors. I'm happy to see that Taraji P. Henson is getting the opportunity to branch out a little in Hollywood, and people like Derrick Luke and other fresh new faces. I say this because the number of movies that Angela and Laurence have played opposite each other are many, and in the same kinds of roles... someone's mother/husband.<BR/><BR/>Great post.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020031746525080078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-58795638416643817392009-02-20T04:04:00.000-05:002009-02-20T04:04:00.000-05:00BTW- Sidney Portier falls in the same category as ...BTW- Sidney Portier falls in the same category as Denzel. He chose his roles well, and pushed us ahead in a big way. My bad for forgetting. He deserve recognition.Jewelry Rockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605029530908423889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-8606842388772708592009-02-20T04:01:00.000-05:002009-02-20T04:01:00.000-05:00The Tony was for acting too, just on stage. The mo...The Tony was for acting too, just on stage. The movie was lifted from the play. In 1982, African American Movies weren't getting green lit as often as now. If they were, Jenn Holliday probably would have played back then, but how can I say for sure. I think J. Hud did a good enough job, she just didn't seem to recognize that she was definitely on the shoulders of Jenn. Holliday. <BR/><BR/>Nope not completely joking about the pimps. I did learn something and I used the song as a metaphor for my own struggles in parenting, as an employee, as a business owner, etc.Jewelry Rockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605029530908423889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688390875180742416.post-60953714207485569392009-02-20T03:52:00.000-05:002009-02-20T03:52:00.000-05:00Nice synopsis of the Oscars. I am surprised that y...Nice synopsis of the Oscars. I am surprised that you didn't highlight Sidney Portier. I think the funniest thing you said was about the Pimps, I just know that you are joking about them. Right? Right. LOL And I actually think that Jennifer Hudson did a great acting job, I did not see the original Dreamgirls when it was on Broadway but I suppose she could have said thanks to Jennifer Hudson - considering she didn't change the song at all.Even though the Oscar was for acting and not singing it still would have been a nice gesture but it didn't bother me much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634096295956313230noreply@blogger.com