Book Review: Subversive Sci-Fi Evolution edited by Professor Christopher McGlothlin, M.Ed. Disclaimer: I contributed to the Kickstarter for this book. It’s time for another collection of essays about movies that “break the rules”, this time returning to the fertile field of speculative fiction films. There’s 41 essays for 40 movies (two people did A Boy… Continue reading Book Review: Subversive Sci-Fi Evolution
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Movie Review: The Duke is Tops
Movie Review: The Duke is Tops (1938) Duke Davis (Ralph Cooper) is a show producer who has a star act, Ethel Andrews (Lena Horne), who is also his sweetheart. Their current show, “Sepia Scandals” is doing very well in the small Southern cities it’s playing. A big-time East Coast agent wants to put Ethel on… Continue reading Movie Review: The Duke is Tops
Book Review: My Soul Is a Witness
Book Review: My Soul Is a Witness by Marsha Hansen Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. Marsha Hansen is a concert vocalist and inspirational speaker who sings and teaches about African-American sacred music. This book is an extension of that, writing about spirituals… Continue reading Book Review: My Soul Is a Witness