Years have passed and these films remain a great watch for lovers of film, it resonates with audiences emotions that cut across time, letting viewers to connect with the characters and their experiences.
1. “Casablanca” (1942)
A traditional film emphatically set during the World War II that tells a love triangle story in the backdrop of political disarray. Overall the film captures the essence of time by showing the moral difficulty faced by individuals during wartime.
2. “Gone with the Wind” (1939)
This is an excellent piece of art, set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era,
For the most part this is an epic film that explores love, survival, and societal change.
Showcasing the transformation of a society, the struggles faced by its characters amidst the shifting dynamics of power, race, and gender.
3. “The Godfather” (1972)
This iconic crime film follows the Corleone family’s rise and fall in the world of organized crime. It captures the essence of time delving into the themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of one’s actions. This film portrays the changing landscape of organized crime over several decades and highlights the timeless struggle for control and complexities of family dynamics.
4. “Citizen Kane” (1941)
Regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, this movie tells the story of a wealthy newspaper magnate and his mysterious life. Portraying the essence of time it explores themes of ambition, the pursuit of happiness, and the fleeting nature of power and success. This film’s non-linear narrative and innovative storytelling techniques reflect the passage of time and the complexities of memory and perception.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on these period films?
According to PageSix, “Bridgerton” star Ruby Barker called out Netflix and Shondaland after claiming she suffered
“two psychotic breaks”.
The actress said in an interview that she didn’t receive the support she expected from the production team when she had a breakdown twice in the span of three years.
“Not a single person from Netflix, not a single person from Shondaland, since I have had two psychotic breaks from that show, have even contacted me or even emailed me to ask me if I’m OK or ask me if I would benefit from any sort of aftercare or support,”
she said.
“Nobody,”
she added.
Ruby went further to say that her character in the movie caused her to she experience isolation.
“During the filming, I was deteriorating,”
Barker, 26, said.
“It was a really tormenting place for me to be because my character was very alienated, very ostracized, on her own under these horrible circumstances,”
the actress added.
The actress spoke on going to the hospital after shooting the first season.
“It was really covered up and kept on the down-low because the show was going to be coming out,” she said.
Barker felt the need to stay on track and keep up with the pressure since her career kicked off.
“My life was changing drastically overnight and yet there was still no support and there still hasn’t been any,”
she said.
“So I was trying really, really hard to act like it was fine … that I could work and that it wasn’t a problem.”
When she felt better, she discussed her second psychological break. The actress took to her social media to let her fans in on her life.
“I was carrying the weight of the world on my back, now I am at the point where I have a diagnosis, I will talk to you about that at another time,”
she said back in May 2022.
“I can’t carry on the way that I’ve been. I need to change, so that’s what I am trying to do. I want to survive, and I will survive. I am going to.”
#Clique, what are your thoughts on this?
‘Bridgerton’ actress Ruby Barker calls out Netflix and Shondaland for not supporting her when she suffered two psychotic breaks due to the show:
“Not a single person from Netflix, not a single person from Shondaland, since I have had two psychotic breaks from that show, have… pic.twitter.com/dmu8szD86l
about being on the verge of landing her first major deal since parting ways with Spotify, according to a new report.
Meghan Markle is all smiles with this new Amazon deal that could probably be a multimillion-dollar contract with the podcast partners Audible.
“Word of mouth is spreading that it will lead to a huge payout — even bigger than the millions Spotify splashed out,”
a source told Closer UK.
“And Meghan is thrilled that she’ll be in the company of Michelle and Barack Obama [who signed a deal with Audible in 2022].”
The unnamed source further stated that the deal is a lucrative deal but Meghan is in a desperate spot to get things going for her with the deal.
“Meghan seems very confident at the moment, but the reality is that she’s been in a pretty desperate spot,”
the insider went further to state.
“Losing the Spotify deal was a massive blow to her, not to mention her ego. She’s been pretty lost since, but this deal could turn everything around.”
The “Suits” actress is ready to work with Audible. The insider added, “It doesn’t mean this isn’t seriously daunting”
“She hardly sleeps thanks to the pressure of it all but knows that the pressure will only get worse if she lands the deal — it will be make or break,”
said the insider unknown source.
However, a reliable source from the Audible team said there’s in fact no truth surrounding the Meghan deal and aren’t in any negotiating meeting with Markle or her team.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on this?
Meghan Markle is gearing up to launch a podcast with Amazon’s Audible platform in a deal that is purportedly going to give the Duchess of Sussex millions of dollars.
The move comes just months after Markle and her husband Prince Harry’s podcast was dropped from Spotify after… pic.twitter.com/XNNg3cML9Y
According to PageSix, Justin Timberlake reportedly fled to Mexico with family after his ex, Britney Spears’ book bombshells.
Justin Timberlake takes a trip away from Los Angeles and all the Britney Spears drama following the release of her memoir.
Justin was seen touching down in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The artist was casually dressed as he took an existing plan out of LA.
The musician spent time away from the drama on a golf cart with his youngest son, vacationing with his wife Jessica Biel who was photographed with their eldest son.
This is the singer’s first public appearance since Britney’s hot tea reveal in her new book
“The Woman In Me.”
The Woman In Me gives details on Spears relationship with the singer that led to an abortion.
Britney said in her memoir
“he didn’t want to be a father.”
Spears said she recalls
“sobbing”
during the
“excruciating”
procedure.
The book is definitely one that has all the dets. Spears revealed that Timberlake cheated countless times, and she further stated that he fakes his accent when in the midst of black artists.
Making a film popular with a story, and a great actor is lots of work.
In the era of sequels, long before new movies came along, movies like Creed, Blade, Equalizer and even Fast & Furious are received with generally warm reception.
Michael B Jordan (Creed)
The epic story of Creed continues as Michael B. Jordan brings the hit franchise to the big screen.
Creed is an American sports drama directed by Ryan Coogler. It is the first remake of and is the seventh installment in the Rocky film series. It stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Tony Bellew, and Graham McTavish.
Jordan stars as Adonis “Donnie” Creed, son of former heavy boxing champion Apollo Creed. Adonis is trained and inspired by Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), the former rival turned friend of his late father.
Jordan proved he could carry an entire boxing franchise on his shoulders with Creed. Year’s went by and a directorial debut to add to his versatile list, it’s clear that Adonis Creed is becoming a career-defining role for the actor.
Michael shows his versatility, sense of ownership that allows him to arc and caliberate his performance in the franchise “Creed” thrice and now directing himself in the role in Creed III. Creed shows a series of emotional vulnerability in his home with wife and daughter, allowing Jordan to take on a range of emotions and display them each rigorously.
Denzel Washington (Equalizer)
Denzel Washington has appeared as Robert McCall in three films of the The Equalizer franchise.
The Equalizer is a 2014 American action film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Richard Wenk. It is the first installment of The Equalizer trilogy and loosely based on the 1980s TV series of the same title. The film stars Denzel Washington.
Robert McCall, a former U.S. Marine and DIA officer, now lives a quiet life in Boston, where he works at a hardware store. He helps his colleague Ralphie train to become a security guard. Unable to sleep, Robert often spends late nights reading at a night diner.
A intense and steep performance from Denzel Washington as one of theatre best acted action heroes is what makes THE EQUALIZER franchise stand out from the crowd.
The execution and performance of Denzel is what makes this film excel. Not your regular action filled movie, but when the action hits hard and heavy, without shying away from violence meted out to the villains.
Wesley Snipes (Blade)
A Marvel Hero, Blade is an American superhero film by Stephen Norrington. It is the first installment of the Blade franchise. The film stars Wesley Snipes as the titular character. This Blade is a human with vampire strengths but not their weaknesses, who fights vampires.
A pregnant woman is attacked by a vampire, causing her to go into premature labor.The Doctors were able to save her baby, however the woman dies. Thirty years later, the child has become the vampire hunter, Blade, who is a human-vampire hybrid that possesses the supernatural abilities of the vampires without any of their weaknesses, except for the requirement to consume human blood.
Snipes in his performances as Blade projects a mentality and guarded interior life as only a nuanced actor could. As the
“Daywalker,”
a legendary half-human vampire on a crusade to eradicate his fellow bloodsuckers, he creates the contradictory impression of an antisocial human.
Blade is not the default Wesley Snipes persona. His shit-talking ways are deployed only in strategic scenes, punctuating his wordless action scenes.
Dwayne Johnson (Fast&Furious)
Fast & Furious is a franchise around a series of action films that are largely concerned with street racing, and family. The film’s franchise includes short films, a television series, toys, video games, live shows, and theme park attractions.
Johnson’s character, Luke Hobbs, first arrives in the 2011 film Fast Five. Johnson stars in Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, and The Fate of The Furious in the franchise’s mainline as well as being the lead actor in the spinoff Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw with Jason Statham.
Johnson’s inclusion in Fast Five skyrocketed the franchise to brand-new heights and into the bombastic action franchise we now know. His impeccable bravado and epic one-liners is where the franchise shines.
Since performing with Statham, the chemistry between them is infectious, seeing the two hurl insult after insult at one another is quite entertaining, we are here for the bromance. We are so glad to see Johnson return to the franchise after his long feud with Vin.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on this, which of these films would you like to see again?
Regina King continues to be one of the most talented actors who has starred in many popular movies in her career.
Her witty performances, enthralling dialogues, and on screen charm shows her versatility in each picture.
Regina Rene King is an American actress and director. In 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Here are five movies that proves her versatility
The Boondocks
Huey and Riley Freeman, King voiced both the Huey and Riley Freeman characters on this popular animated series.
King’s voice-over work in The Boondocks is a whole talent she excels at. The series follows two young boys named Huey and Riley who move to the suburbs to live with their grandfather.
Set in a Chicago suburb, The Boondocks is the brainchild of cartoonist Aaron McGruder. The series uses sharp wit and satire to explore the relationship between activist-minded Huey and his rap-obsessed younger brother Riley.
Through the stoic Huey and the mischievous Riley, King helps to showcase both the nuance and complexity of the African diaspora while allowing her immeasurable talent to shine.
The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall is a bloody pleasure: a revenge Western packed with memorable characters played by memorable actors, each scene and moment staged for beauty and kinetic power.
Trudy played by Regina, chewing up the screen she plays the bad guy, a sneering badass. The treacherous Trudy Smith, the tough-as-nails enforcer of an outlaw gang headed up by the notorious Rufus Buck, portrayed by Idris Elba. In this movie, we face King and her fearsome figure with her distinctive bowler hat.
King discussed the amount of time developing “Treacherous” Trudy Smith, a character based on a little-known woman named Gertrude Smith in an interview
“I directed One Night in Miami right before this in New Orleans, and there is something about New Orlean that Louisiana dialect that I just love,”
she said.
“I can speak to someone from New Orleans all day.”
“Speaking to James, we kind of felt like truly was a nomad, she traveled so much of the country, and when you do travel the country and spend time in different places, just as human beings, we tend to pick up things,” she added. “I kind of infuse that in Trudy and the inspiration was New Orleans.”
In this movie, King is definitely having the time of her life, riding horses, releasing a prisoner, stopping a moving train and shooting up the town. Underneath her hat, she reveals a complicated character. Trudy is doing a man’s job in a man’s world which makes it an absolute hoot.
Boys N The Hood
King made her big screen debut in the all time great John Singleton movie about a group of friends coming of age in South Central, California. While brief, King plays Shalika, an expert 40-ounce drinker who gives Tre a hard time at the neighborhood cookout.
Regina Hall discussed the impact of her break out film years after her debut feature in Boys In the hood. On the Kelly and Ryan show, she said
“I think we all knew it was something special just because we’ve never seen anything like that.”
“This was our culture, this was what we knew. We were representing ourselves and we hadn’t seen ourselves in movies and tv and we knew that this was our story, so that part we knew,”
said the actress when referring to the film.
She went on to say,
“did we know that it would be, like, apart of college studies in colleges? No.”
A truly important movie made at the right time and place, Boyz n the Hood’s incredible depiction of the disenfranchised Black Americans living in L.A.’s urban landscape.
The characters are convincing, relentless, daring, sympathetic every step of the way that leading to a devastating finale. In addition to launching countless imitations, the film also began the careers of the late great writer/director John Singleton as well as Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Regina King.
If Beale Street Could Talk
“If Beale Street Can Talk”
is an exceptional piece. With love stories that have been seen through the years, this one occasionally takes a flight with every scene, triggered by subtle gestures and emotions.
The beloved person under glass is Fonny, her boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. Fonny is incarcerated for a rape he did not commit.
King won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for If Beale Street Could Talk, the second-highest-rated movie of her career.
If Beale Street Could Talk is adapted from the 1974 James Baldwin novel of the same name. A romantic drama of perseverance and redemption, the story finds Sharon Rivers (King) doing everything in her power to clear the name of her daughter’s wrongly accused lover while preparing to give birth to their child. King’s commanding turn as a mother takes center stage with her dialogues and performance,m. The length at which black women in the community go through in fighting for their children’s happiness.
Enemy Of The State
Tony Scott’s
“Enemy of the State”
is still vastly underrated. The plot follows Robert Dean, a D.C. lawyer who becomes targeted by corrupt government officials after inadvertently obtaining a video depicting a political assassination.
King adds humor as Dean’s shrewd wife, Carla, by ranting about the lack of privacy laws in the U.S.
Enemy of the State has proven to be more timely and topical as time has gone on over the years.
Part of the frame-up is a false implication that Bobby laundered money and resumed an affair with his ex-girlfriend. Understandably, Carla throws him out, even though we know that all the charges are untrue. Until she knows the truth, Carla is an unsympathetic role, but King is not afraid to play it hard.
A mode at which she is an exceptional actress indeed.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on Regina’s performance in these films?
Kanan navigates this world of glamour and grit as he comes into his own and gets out of the shadow of his mother, Raq, who runs the streets of Southside Jamaica, Queens, with her brothers, Marvin and Lou-Lou.
Despite Kanan being under their watchful eyes, danger lurks just around the corner.
There’s Unique, a rival dealer who has his eye on the family’s turf, and Detective Malcolm Howard, a pestering cop who gets a kick out of harassing community members and getting under Raq’s skin.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan, or simply Raising Kanan is an American crime drama television series created by Sascha Penn that premiered on July 18, 2021 on Starz. It is a prequel and second spin-off to Power.
The series is set in the 90s. An early year life of Kanan Stark, played initially by Curtis Jackson who is also an Executive producer, the ordeals that led him into the drug business.
In the opening scene of the trailer, Raq let’s Kanan know that she’s out of the drug business, while expecting things to be different from here on; however, Kanan doesn’t buy into all that. He’s not ready for a reconciliation with her, and now more than ever he is determined to make his own money.
Kanan makes it clear to Raq that she doesn’t decide when he’s out of the drug business.
The end of the trailer, we see Raq walk into a Southside shopping plaza as she says:
“Some people are born to be doctors, lawyers, ball players, I’m here to move weight, it’s what I do, it’s who I am.”
#Clique, what are your thoughts on this, are you ready for a new season filled with lots of crime and drama.
According to HipHopDX, Summer Walker and Lil Meech spark reconciliation with cute halloween date.
Summer Walker and Lil Meech have seemingly found their way back to one another or so it seems.
On Sunday (October 29), the R&B singer posted a photo on her Instagram Stories of her hanging out with the BMF actor and others at a pumpkin patch.
“This pumpkin patch was so cute,”
she captioned the photo, which featured her children.
Footage also emerged of the former couple spending time together at what appeared to be a nightclub.
Needless to say, fans had mixed reactions to a potential reconciliation between the pair.
“Summer didn’t like that Chrisean said she can’t keep a man [laughing emoji] that’s the only reason this is happening I fear,”
wrote one user, poking fun at the drama which ensued after Walker impersonated the reality star — a move Chrisean didn’t take kindly to.
The reunion comes as a surprise to fans considering just days earlier Summer Walker trolled Lil Meech over claims that he stepped out on her.
Last week, the
“Girls Need Love”
singer took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of her ex while singing the lyrics to Mystikal’s
“Danger (Been So Long)”
in the background.
However, she issued a disclaimer telling her followers not to take her
“humor too serious.”
Summer Walker and Lil Meech ( Demetrius Flenory Jr.) began dating in May. However, their relationship hit a rough patch and ultimately appeared to end for good just a few months later when the actor-rapper was allegedly caught cheating.
In August, Walker ignited social media with a series of Instagram Stories seemingly accusing the BMF star of cheating on her.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on this, Is Summer lonely and craving attention?
This love story chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.
Maestro is a 2023 American biographical drama film that centers on the relationship between American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre.
It’s directed by Bradley Cooper, from a screenplay he wrote with Josh Singer. The film was produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Cooper, among others.
The film stars Cooper as Bernstein alongside Carey Mulligan as Montealegre. Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman appear as supporting roles.
Maestro is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love. A movie about a great artist, considering how effectively it tells the story in an unconventional way. It’s a work of art led by a pair of powerful performances. Maestro serves as a stirring overview of a tremendous talent’s life and legacy.
Maestro’s cinematic language speaks to one’s heart. Cooper’s direction is matched by a transformative performance as he plays music in cathedrals and attics.
The couple experience love, betrayal and music. The movie encompasses Bernstein’s professional life but focuses more on his complicated relationship with Montealegre.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on this, are you anticipating this already?
