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VINTAGE REVIEW: Marlon Brando double feature–”Sayonara” (1957) and “The Teahouse of the August Moon” (1956)

April 4, 2012
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Originally, I was going to review these two movies separately. However I thought it might be better to review them together because they have many of the same problems as well as many of the same positives (and the same actor). Let’s get into Sayonara first. Sayonara now available in the Moniqueblog Amazon Store!...

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Sahara Davenport on “Go Off” and life after “RuPaul’s Drag Race”

April 3, 2012
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Sahara Davenport on “Go Off” and life after “RuPaul’s Drag Race”

Credit: saharadavenport.com Sahara’s single “Go Off” and RuPaul’s Drag Race are now available in the Moniqueblog Amazon Store! You might remember me writing about the new single and music video by Sahara Davenport, “Go Off.” This week, I was able to have a phone interview with her about the song, the inspiration for the music video,...

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“The Hunger Games”: Racism rears its ugly head

March 31, 2012
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“The Hunger Games”: Racism rears its ugly head

(L-R) Cinna and Rue. Credit: Lionsgate I put a link to a story about The Hunger Games racism story in my Notable Links, but I thought I’d touch on it a little bit more closely, since I’d feel really hypocritical for just putting a link on it and not really address it. Racialicious has posted...

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DVD REVIEW: “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

March 31, 2012
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DVD REVIEW: “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Credit: Indomina Releasing Now available in the Moniqueblog Amazon store! Synopsis (Indomina): A period epic from genre master Tsui Hark, Detective Dee is an action-packed, visually breathtaking Sherlock Holmes-style mystery starring some of China’s top acting talent. Stunningly choreographed by master Sammo Hung, this intricately plotted whodunit is set in an exquisitely realized steampunk version...

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Notable Links: Shahs Of Sunset controversy, the lack of complaint over black stereotypes on TV, Jeremy Lin meets with fired editor, Treyvon Martin case updates and autism providing benefits

March 30, 2012
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Notable Links: Shahs Of Sunset controversy, the lack of complaint over black stereotypes on TV, Jeremy Lin meets with fired editor, Treyvon Martin case updates and autism providing benefits

Cast of  The Shahs of Sunset. Credit: Bravo There’s a lot to go over this week (as with every week, it would seem–so much happens in such a short time span!) Let’s get started with the Notable Links headlines: Shahs of Sunset upsets Iranian-Americans: Remember my last Notable Links, which had a headlining section...

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Sahara Davenport Hits the Billboard chart with “Go Off”

March 30, 2012
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Sahara Davenport Hits the Billboard chart with “Go Off”

Screencap from the Go Off! music video If your a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race (I’m a big fan), you probably know Sahara Davenport. The popular Drag Race alum has now hit the Billboard chart with her new single, “Go Off!” Here’s the official video: Want to learn more about the single? Here’s the official...

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New ABC shows include Nahnatchka Khan’s “Don’t Trust The B—- In Apartment 23″ and Shonda Rhimes’ “Scandal,” starring Kerry Washington

March 29, 2012
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New ABC shows include Nahnatchka Khan’s “Don’t Trust The B—- In Apartment 23″ and Shonda Rhimes’ “Scandal,” starring Kerry Washington

(L-R)Krysten Ritter, Kerry Washington. Credit: ABC Ready for something new in your ABC lineup? The show Don’t Trust The B—-In Apartment 23 will premiere on ABC Wednesday, April 11 9:30/8:30c. The show, created by Nahnatchka Khan, stars Krysten Ritter as Chloe, Dreama Walker as June, Liza Lapira as Robin, Michael Blaiklock as Eli, Eric Andre...

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Buy Sebastian Maniscalco’s “What’s Wrong With People?” DVD TODAY!

March 27, 2012
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Buy Sebastian Maniscalco’s “What’s Wrong With People?” DVD TODAY!

Credit: Sebastian Maniscalco I do love comedy. I’ve already talked about my love for Aziz Ansari, but another comic I really love is Sebastian Maniscalco. His set on Ross Dress For Less is hilarious because it’s way too true. If you’re a fan of his, you might want to pick up his newest DVD,...

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New “Mob Wives” episode to premiere March 25

March 24, 2012
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New “Mob Wives” episode to premiere March 25

  (L-R) Junior, Renee, Drita, Carla, Karen and Ramona. Credit: VH1/Viacom I remember when  I watched the first season of Mob Wives. I was really riveted, and I loved learning about the lives of these women and how being married to the mob affected them. Just to spell it out, of course I know...

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Aziz Ansari releases new comedy special for only $5!

March 24, 2012
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Aziz Ansari releases new comedy special for only $5!

Aziz looking fly. Credit: Azizansari.com I’m a big Aziz Ansari fan. That guy is one of the most hilarious guys to me. So imagine my happiness and joy when I read from angry asian man that Ansari has released his latest comedy special, Dangerously Delicious, for just $5. $5! It’s almost criminal (not that...

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Notable Links: Celebrities speak out on Trayvon Martin, YouTube reaction to “The Lone Ranger,” “Doc McStuffins” joins Disney Junior, “Elementary” photos, Amandla Stenberg on “The Hunger Games”, and Octavia Spencer honored in Montgomery

March 24, 2012
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Notable Links: Celebrities speak out on Trayvon Martin, YouTube reaction to “The Lone Ranger,” “Doc McStuffins” joins Disney Junior, “Elementary” photos, Amandla Stenberg on “The Hunger Games”, and Octavia Spencer honored in Montgomery

Cast ofDoc McStuffins. Official description:  DOC MCSTUFFINS – “A Bad Case of the Pricklethorns” – When blow-up toy Boppy springs a leak, Doc and her pals bandage him up and show him how to avoid it happening again. This episode of Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” airs FRIDAY, MARCH 23 (10:30-11:00 a.m., ET/PT) on Disney...

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Check out Niecy Nash’s new reality show, “Leave it to Niecy” on TLC!

March 23, 2012
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Check out Niecy Nash’s new reality show, “Leave it to Niecy” on TLC!

Credit: Discovery Want a new reality show to watch? Well, TLC has a new show that will be coming on soon that stars Reno 911 and Dancing with the Stars’  Niecy Nash! Nash will star in an all-new “docu-sitcom” called Leave it to Niecy, which premieres this Sunday, March 25 at 10/9c on TLC. LEAVE IT TO NIECY introduces...

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