http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Movies & Television www.obensonreport.com - Focus on Black cinema /black cinema (mainstream, independent, underground); showcase films and filmmakers from all across the African Diaspora, notably those who may never get exposure in the current cinematic climate. Informative and entertaining talk. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-31034-MainIcon.jpg http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/31034 100 100 Tambay A Obenson The Obenson Report On Black Film/Cinema www.obensonreport.com - Focus on Black cinema /black cinema (mainstream, independent, underground); showcase films and filmmakers from all across the African Diaspora, notably those who may never get exposure in the current cinematic climate. Informative and entertaining talk. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Tambay A Obenson tao@tambayobenson.com no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-233054.mp3 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-233054.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-233054.mp3 Distributors/Exhibitors Roundtable. W/guests: - Diarah Nâ??Daw Spech of ArtMattan Productions and the African Diaspora Film Festival. - Moikgantsi Kgama is the founder of ImageNation Cinema Foundation, a Harlem, NY-based media arts organization founded to establish a chain of art-house cinemas dedicated to progressive media by and about people of color. - Michelle Materre is a founding partner and Vice President of Creative Affairs of KJM3 Entertainment Group, Inc. (1992 â?? 2001), a film distribution and marketing company that specialized in multicultural film and television projects. - Henri Norris is a successful litigation lawyer turned movie producer/distributor. Her Bay Area-based New Millennia Films financed and distributed Bridgett Davisâ?? Naked Acts and Peter Brattâ??s Follow Me Home, and was an investor in the Academy-Award nominated short Tuesday Morning Ride by Diane Houston. - Rodney Parnther, CPA, is a co-founder and chairman of NYC-based Clarendon Entertainment. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson Distributors Roundtable (Guest list in show notes) Distributors/Exhibitors Roundtable. W/guests: - Diarah Nâ??Daw Spech of ArtMattan Productions and the African Diaspora Film Festival. - Moikgantsi Kgama is the founder of ImageNation Cinema Foundation, a Harlem, NY-based media arts organization founded to establish a chain of art-house cinemas dedicated to progressive media by and about people of color. - Michelle Materre is a founding partner and Vice President of Creative Affairs of KJM3 Entertainment Group, Inc. (1992 â?? 2001), a film distribution and marketing company that specialized in multicultural film and television projects. - Henri Norris is a successful litigation lawyer turned movie producer/distributor. Her Bay Area-based New Millennia Films financed and distributed Bridgett Davisâ?? Naked Acts and Peter Brattâ??s Follow Me Home, and was an investor in the Academy-Award nominated short Tuesday Morning Ride by Diane Houston. - Rodney Parnther, CPA, is a co-founder and chairman of NYC-based Clarendon Entertainment. 2:01:01 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-228517.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-228517.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-228517.mp3 Weâ??ve all had conversations previously about the next group of young black filmmakers who will pick up the mantle of their aging predecessors, and definitively contribute some much needed variety to what we call black cinema. Iâ??d say that these 2 will make that list if we were to come up with one: - Keith Davis is both an actor and filmmaker. He attended the Yale School of Drama, and, as I stated above, is currently an MFA candidate at NYU's Tisch School, with a DeanÃ?¢??s Fellowship full-tuition scholarship to boot. He is the lone African American filmmaker selected for the recently announced Sundance Directors/Screenwriters Labs, which takes place this summer. His entry to the program is a feature film script titled, The American People. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU's undergraduate film and television program where he teaches a course for film and tv directors working with actors. And... - Darius Clark Monroe graduated with honors from the University of Houston, majoring in Communications: Media Production. Currently, Darius is pursuing an MFA in film direction from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Darius is currently in post-production for his feature-length documentary titled, Evolution of a Criminal, which is being executive-produced by none other than Mr. Spike Lee himself. The film is a recipient of a 2007 Texas Filmmakers Production Fund Grant, a 2008 Spike Lee Production Fellowship, a 2008 Warner Bros. Film Award, and a 2008 Tribeca All Access Participant. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson # 50 - Conversation W/ Filmmakers Keith Davis And Darius Clark Monroe Weâ??ve all had conversations previously about the next group of young black filmmakers who will pick up the mantle of their aging predecessors, and definitively contribute some much needed variety to what we call black cinema. Iâ??d say that these 2 will make that list if we were to come up with one: - Keith Davis is both an actor and filmmaker. He attended the Yale School of Drama, and, as I stated above, is currently an MFA candidate at NYU's Tisch School, with a DeanÃ?¢??s Fellowship full-tuition scholarship to boot. He is the lone African American filmmaker selected for the recently announced Sundance Directors/Screenwriters Labs, which takes place this summer. His entry to the program is a feature film script titled, The American People. He is also an adjunct professor at NYU's undergraduate film and television program where he teaches a course for film and tv directors working with actors. And... - Darius Clark Monroe graduated with honors from the University of Houston, majoring in Communications: Media Production. Currently, Darius is pursuing an MFA in film direction from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Darius is currently in post-production for his feature-length documentary titled, Evolution of a Criminal, which is being executive-produced by none other than Mr. Spike Lee himself. The film is a recipient of a 2007 Texas Filmmakers Production Fund Grant, a 2008 Spike Lee Production Fellowship, a 2008 Warner Bros. Film Award, and a 2008 Tribeca All Access Participant. 1:02:19 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-215928.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-215928.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-215928.mp3 Show notes: 8:00 - 8:04 - Intro 8:04 - 8:23: Where are the the good indie black films? In search of feature films for BAM/ActNow quarterly film screenings. Slim pickings! There's not enough good content to support distribution. 8:23 - 8:35: Box Office for the weekend (American Violet opens well, Medicine For Melancholy still out there after 12 weeks in theatres). 8:35 - 8:40: Ballast & Medicine For Melancholy and the new neo-realism. 8:40 - 8:46: Tribeca Film Festival and its stinky ticket buying policies. 8:46 - 8:49: "Black Dynamite" updates from writer/director Scott Sanders. 8:49 - 8:52: Are you watching movies on mobile devices and over the web. 8:52 - 8:58: Creating content specifically for the web. 8:58 - 9:00: "Out-tro" Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #49- No content for distribution; Box Office; Afro Neo-Realism; Web Content Show notes: 8:00 - 8:04 - Intro 8:04 - 8:23: Where are the the good indie black films? In search of feature films for BAM/ActNow quarterly film screenings. Slim pickings! There's not enough good content to support distribution. 8:23 - 8:35: Box Office for the weekend (American Violet opens well, Medicine For Melancholy still out there after 12 weeks in theatres). 8:35 - 8:40: Ballast & Medicine For Melancholy and the new neo-realism. 8:40 - 8:46: Tribeca Film Festival and its stinky ticket buying policies. 8:46 - 8:49: "Black Dynamite" updates from writer/director Scott Sanders. 8:49 - 8:52: Are you watching movies on mobile devices and over the web. 8:52 - 8:58: Creating content specifically for the web. 8:58 - 9:00: "Out-tro" 1:01:56 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-211122.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-211122.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-211122.mp3 - Aaron Ingram and Curtis John of ActNow Foundation and writer/director Curtis John talked about upcoming quarterly film screening series at BAM Cinemas. - And, weekly bloggers roundtable. I was joined by Daryle Lockhart of BlackBoxOffice.com, Karen of ReelArtsy.blogspot.com, Jo-Issa of BlackFilmAcademy.com, and Sergio Mims film critic and columnist for Ebony/Jet Magazine. Topics we discussed: - "She's Gotta Have It" 23 years later. Would it still impress as it did the year it was released? - Cuba Gooding Jr and Terence Howard lead ensemble cast in George Lucas's Tuskeegee Airman film. - Angela Bassett gets behind the camera for the first time, adapting Percival Everett's novel, Erasure. - Taraji P Henson, Kerry Washington, Angela Bassett, and other black actresses. Who's getting steady work? Why/why not? - "Medicine For Melancholy" VS "A Good Day To Be Black & Sexy;" distribution and box office. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #48 - Announcing Film Screening Series; Bloggers Roundtable No. 2 - Aaron Ingram and Curtis John of ActNow Foundation and writer/director Curtis John talked about upcoming quarterly film screening series at BAM Cinemas. - And, weekly bloggers roundtable. I was joined by Daryle Lockhart of BlackBoxOffice.com, Karen of ReelArtsy.blogspot.com, Jo-Issa of BlackFilmAcademy.com, and Sergio Mims film critic and columnist for Ebony/Jet Magazine. Topics we discussed: - "She's Gotta Have It" 23 years later. Would it still impress as it did the year it was released? - Cuba Gooding Jr and Terence Howard lead ensemble cast in George Lucas's Tuskeegee Airman film. - Angela Bassett gets behind the camera for the first time, adapting Percival Everett's novel, Erasure. - Taraji P Henson, Kerry Washington, Angela Bassett, and other black actresses. Who's getting steady work? Why/why not? - "Medicine For Melancholy" VS "A Good Day To Be Black & Sexy;" distribution and box office. 1:02:13 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-208603.mp3 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-208603.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-208603.mp3 W/ guest hosts: Invisible Woman (Invisiblecinema.blogspot.com), Daryle Lockhart (BlackBoxOffice.com), Karen G. (ReelArtsy.blogspot.com), and Sergio Mims (Ebony/Jet columnist). Show notes: 0:00 to 10:00 - Introductions 10:00 to 20:00 - Tyler Perry Incorporated? 20:00 to 35:00 - More on the plight of Indie black filmmakers 35:00 to 40:00 - Lionsgate's acquisition of a script based on Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf 40:00 to 46:00 - Jill Scott solves crime in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency 46:00 to 50:00 - Queen Latifah is Just Wright for a romantic comedy 50:00 to 60:00 - Mos Def battles Christopher Hitchens on Bill Maher's show Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #47 - Bloggers Roundtable (See Show Notes For Specifics) W/ guest hosts: Invisible Woman (Invisiblecinema.blogspot.com), Daryle Lockhart (BlackBoxOffice.com), Karen G. (ReelArtsy.blogspot.com), and Sergio Mims (Ebony/Jet columnist). Show notes: 0:00 to 10:00 - Introductions 10:00 to 20:00 - Tyler Perry Incorporated? 20:00 to 35:00 - More on the plight of Indie black filmmakers 35:00 to 40:00 - Lionsgate's acquisition of a script based on Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf 40:00 to 46:00 - Jill Scott solves crime in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency 46:00 to 50:00 - Queen Latifah is Just Wright for a romantic comedy 50:00 to 60:00 - Mos Def battles Christopher Hitchens on Bill Maher's show 1:01:19 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-201237.mp3 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-201237.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-201237.mp3 Episode 46 - Aaron Ingram, founder and operator of ActNow Foundation, a Brooklyn-based, black-owned and operated non-profit film and theatre company. - Pete Chatmon, writer/director of Premium, and founder and operator of the Double 7 Film family of ventures, as well as the 2008 Tribeca All Access award winner for his upcoming film, $Free.99. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #46 - W/ Aaron Ingram (ActNow Foundation) & Pete Chatmon (Premium) Episode 46 - Aaron Ingram, founder and operator of ActNow Foundation, a Brooklyn-based, black-owned and operated non-profit film and theatre company. - Pete Chatmon, writer/director of Premium, and founder and operator of the Double 7 Film family of ventures, as well as the 2008 Tribeca All Access award winner for his upcoming film, $Free.99. 1:01:30 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-198760.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-198760.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-198760.mp3 My new zen-like approach to Tyler Perry and his movies, and creating renewed discussion on helping ourselves in the industry, instead of looking to Hollywood for assistance. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #45 - Reintroducing Tyler Perry; Creating A Black-Owned Prod/Dist Company My new zen-like approach to Tyler Perry and his movies, and creating renewed discussion on helping ourselves in the industry, instead of looking to Hollywood for assistance. 1:01:46 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-196329.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-196329.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-196329.mp3 Episode #44 - A recap of the Oscars Awards celebration last night; Defining independent cinema VS studio-influenced productions, and discussion on cinema with filmmaker Khary Jones, who short film, "Hug" was a Sundance 2009 selection. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #44 - Oscar/Indie Spirit Recap; What Is Indie? Filmmaker Khary Jones (Hug) Episode #44 - A recap of the Oscars Awards celebration last night; Defining independent cinema VS studio-influenced productions, and discussion on cinema with filmmaker Khary Jones, who short film, "Hug" was a Sundance 2009 selection. 1:01:51 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-191224.mp3 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-191224.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-191224.mp3 Featured guests: - Sergio Mims, co-founder and director of the Black Harvest Film Festival. - Sujewa Ekanayake, director of Indie Film Blogger Road Trip and Date Number 1; Check him out at DIYFilmmaker.blogspot.com. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #43-Sergio Mims (Black Harvest Film Festival); Sujewa Ekanayake (DIY Film) Featured guests: - Sergio Mims, co-founder and director of the Black Harvest Film Festival. - Sujewa Ekanayake, director of Indie Film Blogger Road Trip and Date Number 1; Check him out at DIYFilmmaker.blogspot.com. 1:00:58 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-185874.mp3 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-185874.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-185874.mp3 Brandon Wilson and I talked to Barry Jenkins, writer/director of "Medicine For Melancholy," and Scott Sanders, writer/director of "Black Dynamite." Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #42-Barry Jenkins (Medicine For Melancholy), Scott Sanders (Black Dynamite) Brandon Wilson and I talked to Barry Jenkins, writer/director of "Medicine For Melancholy," and Scott Sanders, writer/director of "Black Dynamite." 1:02:26 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-180922.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-180922.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-180922.mp3 Brandon Wilson and I discussed the Golden Globes awards ceremony which took place last night, the 11th of January; and we each discussed our top 5 films of 2008. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #41 - Golden Globes Briefing & Our Top 5 Films Of 2008 Brandon Wilson and I discussed the Golden Globes awards ceremony which took place last night, the 11th of January; and we each discussed our top 5 films of 2008. 1:02:15 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-173178.mp3 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-173178.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-173178.mp3 Listener comments; Brandon Wilson and I reviewed "Che," "Doubt," and "Grand Torino;" Continuing Discussion on how to define "Black Cinema," and More... Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #40 - Mailbag; Reviews Of Che, Doubt, Grand Torino; Defining Black Film... Listener comments; Brandon Wilson and I reviewed "Che," "Doubt," and "Grand Torino;" Continuing Discussion on how to define "Black Cinema," and More... 58:24 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-171182.mp3 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-171182.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-171182.mp3 "A Good Day To Be Black & Sexy" and "Hunger" opening box office numbers; Black Films Playing At Sundance Next Month; Live-Blogging/Podcasting at Sundance; Show ideas for next year; Brandon Wilson & I reviewed "Frost/Nixon;" Brandon talked about the documentary, "The Times of Harvey Milk" as an addendum to his review of "Milk" last week. And much more... Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #39 - Black Box Office; Black Films At Sundance; Milk; Frost/Nixon; More... "A Good Day To Be Black & Sexy" and "Hunger" opening box office numbers; Black Films Playing At Sundance Next Month; Live-Blogging/Podcasting at Sundance; Show ideas for next year; Brandon Wilson & I reviewed "Frost/Nixon;" Brandon talked about the documentary, "The Times of Harvey Milk" as an addendum to his review of "Milk" last week. And much more... 1:00:27 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-169113.mp3 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-169113.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-169113.mp3 Is the subject of "black cinema" intimidating? "Black Friday" Death; Tambay creates and funds a new grant for black filmmakers with short film scripts; YouTube/Sundance contest; Is it time we stop trying to define Black cinema; A new book titled "Slave Cinema;" Brandon Wilson (The Man Who Couldn't) reviewed "Let The Right One In," "Australia" and "Milk." Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #38-"Intimidating" Black Cinema;Film Grant;Undefining Black Film;Reviews... Is the subject of "black cinema" intimidating? "Black Friday" Death; Tambay creates and funds a new grant for black filmmakers with short film scripts; YouTube/Sundance contest; Is it time we stop trying to define Black cinema; A new book titled "Slave Cinema;" Brandon Wilson (The Man Who Couldn't) reviewed "Let The Right One In," "Australia" and "Milk." 1:02:12 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-167412.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-167412.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-167412.mp3 Along with co-host Brandon Wilson (writer/director of The Man Who Couldn't), we touched on a variety of issues, including: the upcoming Blaxploitation spoof, "Black Dynamite," Kaufman's directorial debut, "Synecdoche, NY," Taraji P Henson in "Benjamin Button," Steven Soderbergh's 4 1/2 epic "Che," The New York African Diaspora Film Festival, and the familiar filmmaker's dilemma - art or entertainment. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #37 - Black Dynamite; Synecdoche,NY; Che; NYADFF; Art Or Entertainment Along with co-host Brandon Wilson (writer/director of The Man Who Couldn't), we touched on a variety of issues, including: the upcoming Blaxploitation spoof, "Black Dynamite," Kaufman's directorial debut, "Synecdoche, NY," Taraji P Henson in "Benjamin Button," Steven Soderbergh's 4 1/2 epic "Che," The New York African Diaspora Film Festival, and the familiar filmmaker's dilemma - art or entertainment. 1:01:59 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-165505.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-165505.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-165505.mp3 Episode 36-"Black & Sexy" screening recap; Oscar-Bait movies - what are you looking forward to seeing; A brief examination of the rising costs Of movie ticket prices; Enough with the historical black dramas; Spike Lee's "Miracle At St Anna" flops commercially and critically. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson #36-"Black & Sexy" Recap; Costs Of Tix; Oscar-bait; Spike's Poor "Miracle" Episode 36-"Black & Sexy" screening recap; Oscar-Bait movies - what are you looking forward to seeing; A brief examination of the rising costs Of movie ticket prices; Enough with the historical black dramas; Spike Lee's "Miracle At St Anna" flops commercially and critically. 59:33 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-90531.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-90531.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-90531.mp3 - Filmmaker Dennis Dortch talks about his feature film, A GOOD DAY TO BE BLACK AND SEXY, a Sundance Film Festival selection, and an upcoming release from Magnolia Pictures. - Podcast going to once per month and other announcements. - Tambay laments on the state of things. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE35 - Dennis Dortch (A Good Day To Be Black & Sexy); Tambay's Lament - Filmmaker Dennis Dortch talks about his feature film, A GOOD DAY TO BE BLACK AND SEXY, a Sundance Film Festival selection, and an upcoming release from Magnolia Pictures. - Podcast going to once per month and other announcements. - Tambay laments on the state of things. 1:01:00 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-88613.mp3 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:10:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-88613.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-88613.mp3 Bloggers from theblackactor.com, invisible-cinema.blogspot.com, and http://qadree.com joined me in discussing various hot topics within the realm of black cinema. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE34 - Black Bloggers Roundtable Bloggers from theblackactor.com, invisible-cinema.blogspot.com, and http://qadree.com joined me in discussing various hot topics within the realm of black cinema. 51:43 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-86780.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-86780.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-86780.mp3 Black Box Office; Oscar Nominees Announced - My $.02; Sundance recap; Pan African Film Fest; Capable Tenth Black Film Fund; More films I'm looking forward to seeing in 2008. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE33 - Oscar Nominees; Sundance Recap; 2008 Anticipated Films; More.. Black Box Office; Oscar Nominees Announced - My $.02; Sundance recap; Pan African Film Fest; Capable Tenth Black Film Fund; More films I'm looking forward to seeing in 2008. 1:00:04 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-84904.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-84904.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-84904.mp3 Joanna DeShay of the Arizona Black Film Showcase talked about their upcoming event; Filmmaker Brandon Wilson and I talked about the writers' strike, as well as some films we are looking forward to seeing in 2008; and African American Literature Professor Danielle Elliott of Smith College discussed her critical essay on Spike Lee's documentary, 4 LITTLE GIRLS. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE32 - Black Film In AZ; 2008 Films To See; The Strike; 4 Little Girls Joanna DeShay of the Arizona Black Film Showcase talked about their upcoming event; Filmmaker Brandon Wilson and I talked about the writers' strike, as well as some films we are looking forward to seeing in 2008; and African American Literature Professor Danielle Elliott of Smith College discussed her critical essay on Spike Lee's documentary, 4 LITTLE GIRLS. 1:01:14 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-82943.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-82943.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-82943.mp3 Host Tambay A Obenson, along with the editor of TheBlackActor.com Blogspot, in a virtual roundtable showcase, featuring actresses, Esosa Edosomwan, Nedra McClyde, Lisa Strum, and Leslie Jones, as they discuss various topics in consideration of their lives as working African American actresses in the 21st century. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE31 - A Trip Into The Minds Of Some Of Today's Black Actresses Host Tambay A Obenson, along with the editor of TheBlackActor.com Blogspot, in a virtual roundtable showcase, featuring actresses, Esosa Edosomwan, Nedra McClyde, Lisa Strum, and Leslie Jones, as they discuss various topics in consideration of their lives as working African American actresses in the 21st century. 1:01:17 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-80784.mp3 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-80784.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-80784.mp3 EPISODE30 - A preview of what's coming up on the podcast for the month of January; I list my top 5 hopes and expectations for Black Film in 2008; and Robert Johnson strikes again - another rant. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE30 - January Preview; 5 Hopes For Black Film In 2008; Robert Johnson EPISODE30 - A preview of what's coming up on the podcast for the month of January; I list my top 5 hopes and expectations for Black Film in 2008; and Robert Johnson strikes again - another rant. 59:26 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-76209.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-76209.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-76209.mp3 EPISODE29 - Remembering St Clair Bourne, dead at age 64/Golden Globe Nominees/Listener Phone Calls on DIRTY LAUNDRY, Will Smith (I AM LEGEND), R. Kelly, SINGLE HILL, and black box office. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE29 - St Clair Bourne RIP/Golden Globe Nominees/Listener Phone Calls EPISODE29 - Remembering St Clair Bourne, dead at age 64/Golden Globe Nominees/Listener Phone Calls on DIRTY LAUNDRY, Will Smith (I AM LEGEND), R. Kelly, SINGLE HILL, and black box office. 1:01:54 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-74127.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-74127.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-74127.mp3 EPISODE28 - A brief preview of shows scheduled for early 2008; My review of Spike Lee's 2000 satire, BAMBOOZLED; An extensive breakdown of the "Capable Tenth Black Film Fund" - non-profit VS for-profit; how exactly will it work? Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE28 - 2008 Preview; Bamboozled Review; Capable Tenth Fund Breakdown EPISODE28 - A brief preview of shows scheduled for early 2008; My review of Spike Lee's 2000 satire, BAMBOOZLED; An extensive breakdown of the "Capable Tenth Black Film Fund" - non-profit VS for-profit; how exactly will it work? 59:37 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-71523.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-71523.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-71523.mp3 Tambay revisits his "Capable Tenth" funded black owned and operated film studio idea, detailing how we (black people) can realize real film industry independence. Listen to learn how YOU can help, and please join in the discussion! Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE27 - Revisiting "Capable Tenth;" Creating A Black Film Studio Tambay revisits his "Capable Tenth" funded black owned and operated film studio idea, detailing how we (black people) can realize real film industry independence. Listen to learn how YOU can help, and please join in the discussion! 1:00:18 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-69026.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-69026.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-69026.mp3 Industry news and notes; Reviews of BLACK ORPHEUS, THIS CHRISTMAS, DARATT and SIA, THE DREAM OF THE PYTHON. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE26 - Black Orpheus, This Christmas, Daratt, more... Industry news and notes; Reviews of BLACK ORPHEUS, THIS CHRISTMAS, DARATT and SIA, THE DREAM OF THE PYTHON. 58:58 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-66755.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-66755.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-66755.mp3 Industry news and notes; My review of BROTHER TO BROTHER; Discussion on watching gay-themed black cinema; Listener calls. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE25 - News; BROTHER TO BROTHER Review; Watching Gay-Themed Films Industry news and notes; My review of BROTHER TO BROTHER; Discussion on watching gay-themed black cinema; Listener calls. 58:12 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-63620.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-63620.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-63620.mp3 EPISODE24 - Announcing the Obenson Report Movie Club - this week, BROTHER TO BROTHER; An extensive review of the Malian classic film YEELEN; How we can create alternate channels of film distribution; Revisiting "collective/movement power," and the "capable tenth" funded black film studio. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE24- Review of YEELEN; Alternate film distribution EPISODE24 - Announcing the Obenson Report Movie Club - this week, BROTHER TO BROTHER; An extensive review of the Malian classic film YEELEN; How we can create alternate channels of film distribution; Revisiting "collective/movement power," and the "capable tenth" funded black film studio. 1:00:29 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-59765.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-59765.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-59765.mp3 EPISODE23 - Film Review of CLAUDINE the 1974 film starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones; Reader/listener responses to my NPR editorial on a call for a black-owned film studio. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE23 - Film Review of CLAUDINE (1974); Responses To My NPR Editorial EPISODE23 - Film Review of CLAUDINE the 1974 film starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones; Reader/listener responses to my NPR editorial on a call for a black-owned film studio. 1:01:03 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-53479.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-53479.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-53479.mp3 * Premiere Magazine's annual list of the 50 most powerful/influential people in Hollywood - where are the black people? where are the black women? * Also, finishing up our top 5 lists of the films we've seen so far this year, with Brandon Wilson, writer/director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE 22- Hollywood 50 Most Powerful, Finishing up Top 5 W/Brandon Wilson * Premiere Magazine's annual list of the 50 most powerful/influential people in Hollywood - where are the black people? where are the black women? * Also, finishing up our top 5 lists of the films we've seen so far this year, with Brandon Wilson, writer/director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T. 1:01:15 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-52302.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-52302.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-52302.mp3 Writer/Director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T, Brandon Wilson, joined me in giving our individual picks for the top 5 films we've each seen so far this year, October 2007, going into the fall/winter award season. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE21 - TOP 5 FILMS SO FAR THIS YEAR (10/07) W/GUEST BRANDON WILSON Writer/Director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T, Brandon Wilson, joined me in giving our individual picks for the top 5 films we've each seen so far this year, October 2007, going into the fall/winter award season. 1:00:07 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-51025.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-51025.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-51025.mp3 A note about the sex-tape queens, reality-based TV shows, and how it all relates to the consumerist, materialistic, mysogynistic society we currently live ine; A review of Tyler Perry's WHY DID I GET MARRIED; Answering the questions, "Are black audiences ready, or can black audiences appreciate more challenging, artistic, intellectual cinema?" Do box office results like those from Tyler Perry's films tell us anything in answering that question? How come certain kinds of films (notably those described as challenging and artistic) are not always marketed to black audiences, or don't play in theatres in black neighborhoods? Is it all about the money? How much does socialization play in how we respond to cinema? Was Frantz Fanon right when he said, "For the black man there is only one destiny... and it is white..." and how does all this help answer the initial question? Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE20 - The Obenson Report On Black Film/Cinema A note about the sex-tape queens, reality-based TV shows, and how it all relates to the consumerist, materialistic, mysogynistic society we currently live ine; A review of Tyler Perry's WHY DID I GET MARRIED; Answering the questions, "Are black audiences ready, or can black audiences appreciate more challenging, artistic, intellectual cinema?" Do box office results like those from Tyler Perry's films tell us anything in answering that question? How come certain kinds of films (notably those described as challenging and artistic) are not always marketed to black audiences, or don't play in theatres in black neighborhoods? Is it all about the money? How much does socialization play in how we respond to cinema? Was Frantz Fanon right when he said, "For the black man there is only one destiny... and it is white..." and how does all this help answer the initial question? 1:00:22 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-49700.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-49700.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-49700.mp3 Another light day at the office (busy, busy, busy with much on my plate - just call me by my middle name, Amadioha, Igbo for God of Thunder); Who's going to the ABFF? Let me know; Kudos to BETJ (find out why); Tambay is actually reading, but "suffering" for it; saw 3 films over the weekend - BANISHED (thumbs up), MICHAEL CLAYTON (thumbs sideways), THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD (thumbs sideways); Question of the week: What was the last film you saw that generated some genuine emotion in you and stayed with you long after you saw it?; "Why Did I Get Married"; biopics on Sammy Davis Jr (Andre 3000), Afeni Shakur and Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE19 - The Obenson Report On Black Film/Cinema Another light day at the office (busy, busy, busy with much on my plate - just call me by my middle name, Amadioha, Igbo for God of Thunder); Who's going to the ABFF? Let me know; Kudos to BETJ (find out why); Tambay is actually reading, but "suffering" for it; saw 3 films over the weekend - BANISHED (thumbs up), MICHAEL CLAYTON (thumbs sideways), THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD (thumbs sideways); Question of the week: What was the last film you saw that generated some genuine emotion in you and stayed with you long after you saw it?; "Why Did I Get Married"; biopics on Sammy Davis Jr (Andre 3000), Afeni Shakur and Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) 59:15 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-48488.mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-48488.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-48488.mp3 Light day; Tambay is swamped (article, festival, "capable tenth" film fund, fall film production); PAFF or ABFF; shut up Jackie Chan; Drivin' Mr Sinatra (Chris Tucker); Oprah & Tyra top Forbes list of TV personality earnings; continuing to narrow down best black films list (we've got to do better). Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE18 - The Obenson Report On Black Film/Cinema Light day; Tambay is swamped (article, festival, "capable tenth" film fund, fall film production); PAFF or ABFF; shut up Jackie Chan; Drivin' Mr Sinatra (Chris Tucker); Oprah & Tyra top Forbes list of TV personality earnings; continuing to narrow down best black films list (we've got to do better). 59:28 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-47179.mp3 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-47179.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-47179.mp3 1. Black Filmmaker Showcase - Writer/Director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T (now on sale at Amazon.com), Brandon Wilson, talks about his film from A to Z (script, production, festival run, distribution). 5. The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE17 - The Obenson Report On Black Film/Cinema 1. Black Filmmaker Showcase - Writer/Director of THE MAN WHO COULDN'T (now on sale at Amazon.com), Brandon Wilson, talks about his film from A to Z (script, production, festival run, distribution). 5. The "Capable Tenth" black film fund. We've created it; now it's time for you to act accordingly! 1:00:11 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-45935.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-45935.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-45935.mp3 - 2 BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tambay launches a new festival, the New York Black Film Festival and creates a $2000 annual fund to finance short films; also movement/collective power -what exactly YOU can do; Lastly the "Capable Tenth" redux. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE16 - The Obenson Report www.tambayobenson.com - 2 BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tambay launches a new festival, the New York Black Film Festival and creates a $2000 annual fund to finance short films; also movement/collective power -what exactly YOU can do; Lastly the "Capable Tenth" redux. 1:00:04 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-45201.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-45201.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-45201.mp3 YAEC (Yet Another Existential Crisis) - So much going on... what to do? Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE15 - The Obenson Report www.tambayobenson.com YAEC (Yet Another Existential Crisis) - So much going on... what to do? 29:36 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-44758.mp3 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-44758.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-44758.mp3 Joined by co-hosts Shirley Bruno & Deesha Philyaw. Discussion topics: Halle Berry's recent baby news, Eddie Griffin's N-word tirade, films we're looking forward to seeing this fall/winter, Oprah supports Obama and more...! Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE14 - The Obenson Report www.tambayobenson.com Joined by co-hosts Shirley Bruno & Deesha Philyaw. Discussion topics: Halle Berry's recent baby news, Eddie Griffin's N-word tirade, films we're looking forward to seeing this fall/winter, Oprah supports Obama and more...! 1:00:22 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42532.mp3 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42532.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42532.mp3 TOPICS COVERED: Box Office Roundup! 9 Months Into The Year 2007, 400+ Films Released In Total Theatrically, Where Does Black Cinema Stand In Relation To The Rest? What Black Films Made The Cut? What Black Films Didn? What Gems Did You Miss? Plus, Tyler Perry, The One-Man Wrecking Crew... And as always, connections to my repeated discourse on our unacknowledged and untapped collective/movement power. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE13 - The Obenson Report (www.tambayobenson.com) TOPICS COVERED: Box Office Roundup! 9 Months Into The Year 2007, 400+ Films Released In Total Theatrically, Where Does Black Cinema Stand In Relation To The Rest? What Black Films Made The Cut? What Black Films Didn? What Gems Did You Miss? Plus, Tyler Perry, The One-Man Wrecking Crew... And as always, connections to my repeated discourse on our unacknowledged and untapped collective/movement power. 59:40 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42761.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42761.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42761.mp3 Weekly Rant... Remembering Katrina; and "Mumblecore Mania" What About Our Film Movement? My Letter To Filmmaker Magazine & Their Response Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE 12 - The Obenson Report www.tambayobenson.com Weekly Rant... Remembering Katrina; and "Mumblecore Mania" What About Our Film Movement? My Letter To Filmmaker Magazine & Their Response 28:23 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42049.mp3 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42049.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-42049.mp3 - Mailbag: Lots and lots and lots of feedback from listeners accumulated over the last 3 weeks. - The reasons for my "existential crisis" 2 weeks ago... really! Trying to make sense of it all. - Revisiting the "Capable Tenth," as well as the Black Film Movement/Collective. Where do YOU stand? What can we learn from The Borg; is resistance indeed futile? Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE11 - The Obenson Report - Mailbag: Lots and lots and lots of feedback from listeners accumulated over the last 3 weeks. - The reasons for my "existential crisis" 2 weeks ago... really! Trying to make sense of it all. - Revisiting the "Capable Tenth," as well as the Black Film Movement/Collective. Where do YOU stand? What can we learn from The Borg; is resistance indeed futile? 1:00:20 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-40935.mp3 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-40935.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-40935.mp3 - RIP Max Roach - News & Notes: A few industry news items worth mentioning and commenting on; how we can rid ourselves of 50 Cent with the help of Kanye West; Jay-Z's millions and Chris Tucker's new elite status, and how they all relate to the "Capable Tenth;" my upcoming "new look" in the works; IFC is "Trapped in the Closet," unfortunately; need recommendations for "revolution," or "movement" films; revisiting the 100 Greatest Black Films List; remembering the movement/collective. - Filmmaker/Fashion Designer Shirley Bruno joined me in reviewing VISAGES DE FEMMES (Faces of Women), Ivory Coast, 1987. Lovely Cinema Verite... Two Thumbs up! - Answered a few listener questions. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE10 - The Obenson Report - RIP Max Roach - News & Notes: A few industry news items worth mentioning and commenting on; how we can rid ourselves of 50 Cent with the help of Kanye West; Jay-Z's millions and Chris Tucker's new elite status, and how they all relate to the "Capable Tenth;" my upcoming "new look" in the works; IFC is "Trapped in the Closet," unfortunately; need recommendations for "revolution," or "movement" films; revisiting the 100 Greatest Black Films List; remembering the movement/collective. - Filmmaker/Fashion Designer Shirley Bruno joined me in reviewing VISAGES DE FEMMES (Faces of Women), Ivory Coast, 1987. Lovely Cinema Verite... Two Thumbs up! - Answered a few listener questions. 1:00:08 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-40231.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:30:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-40231.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-40231.mp3 We are missing movement power! Are we willing to do what is necessary to see the change we want in black cinema? Do we have the confidence and courage to stand up to the dominant power structure. Do we have a choice? Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE9, The Obenson Report: Weekly Rant - Are You In Or Out? We are missing movement power! Are we willing to do what is necessary to see the change we want in black cinema? Do we have the confidence and courage to stand up to the dominant power structure. Do we have a choice? 28:21 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-31034/TS-37251.mp3 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:00:09 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-31034/TS-37251.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-31034/TS-37251.mp3 - Industry News & Notes. - Mailbag: Comments from listeners. - The notion of creating A Film Movement. - And I discuss my *radical* ideas for building a Black owned & operated Film financing, production and distribution Studio. We've done it before... we can do it again! Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE 8 - The Obenson Report - Industry News & Notes. - Mailbag: Comments from listeners. - The notion of creating A Film Movement. - And I discuss my *radical* ideas for building a Black owned & operated Film financing, production and distribution Studio. We've done it before... we can do it again! 1:06:43 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-37506.mp3 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:36:35 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-37506.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-37506.mp3 Tambay rants about Robert Johnson's venture alliance with The Weinstein Company, called Our Stories... And goes on about his solution for the creation of a black film studio... Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE7 - The Obenson Report Tambay rants about Robert Johnson's venture alliance with The Weinstein Company, called Our Stories... And goes on about his solution for the creation of a black film studio... 25:29 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-31034/TS-36121.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:00:12 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-31034/TS-36121.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com//TC-31034/TS-36121.mp3 - New developments: I'm moving to a new location. - Things I learned listening to other podcasts for inspiration. - Dissecting the idea of the film review. - Per numerous responses I received from the survey to recommend and review films from my vault, I will start reviewing a film on every podcast. This week: White-collar cons - one of my favorites, CHAMELEON STREET; also SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION. - Let's play a game... Masterpiece Theatre, guess the script, win a free film. Tune in to find out what. - Ingmar Berman dead at 89. - Breathless gets Criterion Collection treatment. - And, as always, more of my rather witty, engaging, challenging, insightful, sometimes polarizing repartee! Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE6 - The Obenson Report - New developments: I'm moving to a new location. - Things I learned listening to other podcasts for inspiration. - Dissecting the idea of the film review. - Per numerous responses I received from the survey to recommend and review films from my vault, I will start reviewing a film on every podcast. This week: White-collar cons - one of my favorites, CHAMELEON STREET; also SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION. - Let's play a game... Masterpiece Theatre, guess the script, win a free film. Tune in to find out what. - Ingmar Berman dead at 89. - Breathless gets Criterion Collection treatment. - And, as always, more of my rather witty, engaging, challenging, insightful, sometimes polarizing repartee! 1:08:51 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-33728.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:59:44 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-33728.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-33728.mp3 - I saw TALK TO ME, the Don Cheadle starrer, over the weekend, and give it a thumbs down. Snooze... I'll tell you why. - Mailbag - Listener comments and my responses to them (Poitier VS Van Peebles) - Results from the survey - who is the average Obenson Report audience member? Fascinating, although not too surprising results. Also, I respond to survey comments and questions. - I recapitulate all that happened during the screening of my premiere opus, BEAUTIFUL THINGS, which took place on Saturday, the 21st. - Sponsors have come knocking on my door, which should be good news; however I find myself in a quandary of sorts. I'll explain. - New industry developments worth mentioning. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE5 - The Obenson Report: NOTE-First 25 Mins Cut Due To Audio Problems - I saw TALK TO ME, the Don Cheadle starrer, over the weekend, and give it a thumbs down. Snooze... I'll tell you why. - Mailbag - Listener comments and my responses to them (Poitier VS Van Peebles) - Results from the survey - who is the average Obenson Report audience member? Fascinating, although not too surprising results. Also, I respond to survey comments and questions. - I recapitulate all that happened during the screening of my premiere opus, BEAUTIFUL THINGS, which took place on Saturday, the 21st. - Sponsors have come knocking on my door, which should be good news; however I find myself in a quandary of sorts. I'll explain. - New industry developments worth mentioning. 50:05 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-32544.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:00:13 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-32544.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-32544.mp3 Narrowing down Tambay's list of the 100 Greatest Black American films of all time. Comparisons with other similar lists of black films; Continuing analysis on a black cinema aesthetic - comparisons between eras. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE4 - The Obenson Report Narrowing down Tambay's list of the 100 Greatest Black American films of all time. Comparisons with other similar lists of black films; Continuing analysis on a black cinema aesthetic - comparisons between eras. 1:06:56 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-31404.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:00:54 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-31404.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-31404.mp3 Audience Mailbag; The "100 Greatest Black American Films" list; Continuing discussion of how to define "black cinema;" Tambay wants to create a new film movement. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE3 - The Obenson Report Audience Mailbag; The "100 Greatest Black American Films" list; Continuing discussion of how to define "black cinema;" Tambay wants to create a new film movement. 1:43:03 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-29671.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:58:28 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-29671.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-29671.mp3 With Special Guest, Ralph Scott, Producer For BETJ; Program Director and Co-Founder of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC). Topics include the current state and future of BETJ; also Ralph's personal film projects. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE2 - The Obenson Report With Special Guest, Ralph Scott, Producer For BETJ; Program Director and Co-Founder of the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC). Topics include the current state and future of BETJ; also Ralph's personal film projects. 1:13:12 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-29445.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:30:00 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-29445.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-29445.mp3 Second half of Monday, the 18th, recording, featuring Abiola Abrams. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE1 PART 2 - The Obenson Report, W/ABIOLA ABRAMS Second half of Monday, the 18th, recording, featuring Abiola Abrams. 36:27 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-28509.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:01:50 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-28509.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-28509.mp3 With special guest Abiola Abrams, host of BET's Best Shorts Program. And guest-hosts, Shirley Bruno and Numa Perrier Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE1 - The Obenson Report With special guest Abiola Abrams, host of BET's Best Shorts Program. And guest-hosts, Shirley Bruno and Numa Perrier 1:09:03 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-27073.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:00:21 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-27073.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-27073.mp3 With special guest, Faith Adiele, award-winning author, columnist, documentarian, and college professor. Faith is also a popular speaker and reader who has appeared at universities across the country, has been interviewed on the Tavis Smiley show, and has appeared in O Magazine. She writes on a variety of topics including women's studies, food, travel, african studies, and coming of age. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE6 - Voyager On Demand With special guest, Faith Adiele, award-winning author, columnist, documentarian, and college professor. Faith is also a popular speaker and reader who has appeared at universities across the country, has been interviewed on the Tavis Smiley show, and has appeared in O Magazine. She writes on a variety of topics including women's studies, food, travel, african studies, and coming of age. 1:07:56 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-26127.mp3 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:59:14 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-26127.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-26127.mp3 Filmmaker/writer/fashion designer/homegirl w/hand grenades Shirley Bruno will be joining us, adding some much needed estrogen to our discussion, which will cover a variety of topics, of course mostly related to black cinema, including a box office rundown, a look at upcoming films of interest, and we dish out our favorites in black cinema over the last century. Learn more about Shirley Bruno at: http://www.myspace.com/astrangefruit. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE5 - Voyager On Demand Filmmaker/writer/fashion designer/homegirl w/hand grenades Shirley Bruno will be joining us, adding some much needed estrogen to our discussion, which will cover a variety of topics, of course mostly related to black cinema, including a box office rundown, a look at upcoming films of interest, and we dish out our favorites in black cinema over the last century. Learn more about Shirley Bruno at: http://www.myspace.com/astrangefruit. 1:41:38 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-24095.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2007 19:59:25 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-24095.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-24095.mp3 With guest co-host - writer Deesha Philyaw (http://www.thelastwordllc.com) - varied discussion on topics related to black cinema. This week: What exactly is Black Cinema? The term defined; also, continued discussion on whether films about specific groups of people should or can be made by only those people who belong to that specific group. For example, can a white filmmaker fully realize the experience of a black person in a story; can a male filmmaker adequately portray a female character in a film? Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE4 - Voyager On Demand With guest co-host - writer Deesha Philyaw (http://www.thelastwordllc.com) - varied discussion on topics related to black cinema. This week: What exactly is Black Cinema? The term defined; also, continued discussion on whether films about specific groups of people should or can be made by only those people who belong to that specific group. For example, can a white filmmaker fully realize the experience of a black person in a story; can a male filmmaker adequately portray a female character in a film? 1:45:27 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-24040.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2007 20:08:17 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-24040.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-24040.mp3 Filmmaker/writer/fashion designer/homegirl w/hand grenades Shirley Bruno will be joining us, adding some much needed estrogen to our discussion, which will cover a variety of topics, of course mostly related to black cinema. Learn more about Shirley at: http://www.myspace.com/astrangefruit. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE3 - Voyager On Demand Filmmaker/writer/fashion designer/homegirl w/hand grenades Shirley Bruno will be joining us, adding some much needed estrogen to our discussion, which will cover a variety of topics, of course mostly related to black cinema. Learn more about Shirley at: http://www.myspace.com/astrangefruit. 1:36:53 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-22331.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 19:56:46 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-22331.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-22331.mp3 Featured Guest: Aaron Ingram of Act Now Foundation - a non-profit theatre and film arts organization dedicated to showcasing the varied experiences of under-represented ethnic groups in America. The ANF hosts a monthly film screening series in Brooklyn, NY. Visit http://www.actnowproduction.org for more info. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE2 - Voyager On Demand Featured Guest: Aaron Ingram of Act Now Foundation - a non-profit theatre and film arts organization dedicated to showcasing the varied experiences of under-represented ethnic groups in America. The ANF hosts a monthly film screening series in Brooklyn, NY. Visit http://www.actnowproduction.org for more info. 1:10:06 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-21471.mp3 Sat, 12 May 2007 14:39:41 -0700 tao@tambayobenson.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-21471.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-31034/TS-21471.mp3 An introduction to the Voyager On Demand podcast. The who, what, where, why, when, and how of Voyager Film Company. A brief history of black cinema; our views on the current state of cinema, specifically black cinema; and our hopes for the future. Movies & Television Tambay A Obenson EPISODE1 - Voyager On Demand An introduction to the Voyager On Demand podcast. The who, what, where, why, when, and how of Voyager Film Company. A brief history of black cinema; our views on the current state of cinema, specifically black cinema; and our hopes for the future. 1:13:15 no Black film, black cinema, african american cinema, african american film, African cinema, African film, Tambay Obenson, Corwin Smith, James Davis, Voyager Film Company, Hollywood, film, New York