Category Archive: Lifestyle

The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It

What’s your favorite horror movie series? I have two, The Amityville Horrors and most recently Insidious. I’ve always loved horror movies. When I was a kid, I loved the thrill of getting scared. 

The nightmares, though? 

That part was trash, but it never prevented me from checking out the next haunting or creepy movie. I’m more interested in the paranormal and possession movies, they seem more believable to me. It’s also a bonus if the film is based on a true story. The Conjuring series checks all of those boxes, and has done a good job at depicting what’s reported to be real-life events. So with the most recent film, The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It, I was fully on board to check it out. 

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Pat Morita: More to the Story

“The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent.” -Pat Morita.

The late Noriyuki Morita was the embodiment of an entertainer and knew exactly how to get a laugh from any audience. His love for comedy and performing in front of audiences led him to become one of the most beloved actors of the past century. However, often overlooked is the uphill battle that Morita faced not only with alcohol abuse but also as an Asian-American actor in early Hollywood cinema. With a career spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s, Morita experienced first-hand the various racist and stereotypical portrayals of Asian people in American television and film. 

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Vashti Harrison: Dream Big

Many cultures suffer from a lack of representation, Vashti Harrison realized this void in the Black community and decided to make a difference. She has accomplished so much when it comes to making sure Black people are well represented. Vashti has taken on the task of educating the masses about underrated historical figures in the African-American community and planting seeds of hope and inspiration in the next generation of Black youth.

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Without Remorse

When I first saw the trailer for “Without Remorse” a little over a month ago, I instantly got excited. I eventually started reading up on it and learned that it’s based on a 1993 Tom Clancy book of the same title. As an avid gamer, and fan of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, as well as his 1994 film Clear and Present Danger, it was nothing more I needed to hear. I jotted down the release date in my notes and made plans to watch it on its April 30th release date. 

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Tasha Smith: Thriving Outside of the Box

You may remember Tasha Smith from “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married,” where she played the infamous boisterous, “tell it like it is,” loud-mouth character, “Angela.” Some might say the Camden, New Jersey native might’ve played the role a little too well. Keen on always being authentic to her roots, her multitudinal roles as a relatable black woman seemed to resonate deeply with her audience. Her willingness to convey the truths and experiences that she knows has fronted her passageway through Hollywood as a comedian, actress, acting coach and most recently it has planted her a seat in the director’s chair. 

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