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Australia's Blackface Controversy
A poor judgment call from Hey Hey It's Saturday producers plus a decision to invite Harry Connick Jr onto the show resulted in an international incident.
racism in australia • australian blackface • hey hey it's saturday • jackson jive • harry connick jr
A poor judgment call from Hey Hey It's Saturday producers plus a decision to invite Harry Connick Jr onto the show resulted in an international incident.
racism in australia • australian blackface • hey hey it's saturday • jackson jive • harry connick jr
Tropic Thunder Review
It took a long time, but Ben Stiller almost breaks out of his creative rut with Tropic Thunder. A clever concept and good cast help elevate this movie into something fun.
tropic thunder review • ben stiller director • robert downey jr.ben stiller • tom cruise • brandon t. jackson
It took a long time, but Ben Stiller almost breaks out of his creative rut with Tropic Thunder. A clever concept and good cast help elevate this movie into something fun.
tropic thunder review • ben stiller director • robert downey jr.ben stiller • tom cruise • brandon t. jackson
BERT WILLIAMS, THE JACKIE ROBINSON OF THE AMERICAN THEATER
A biography of Bert Williams (1863-1922), the first black singer/comedian/actor in America to appear with white performers, and the first African American to star in the Ziegfeld "Follies."
black vaudeville performers • george walker • bert williams • blackface • minstrel shows
A biography of Bert Williams (1863-1922), the first black singer/comedian/actor in America to appear with white performers, and the first African American to star in the Ziegfeld "Follies."
black vaudeville performers • george walker • bert williams • blackface • minstrel shows
Movie Review: Swing Time (1936)
Of the seven RKO pictures Astaire and Rogers made together during the '30s, Swing Time often is regarded as their most artful mix of song, dance and romance.
swing time • fred astaire • ginger rogers • musical comedy • romantic movies
Of the seven RKO pictures Astaire and Rogers made together during the '30s, Swing Time often is regarded as their most artful mix of song, dance and romance.
swing time • fred astaire • ginger rogers • musical comedy • romantic movies
Black History Month Film Resources
Need some great documentaries to use in your college classroom for Black History Month? Here are some interesting films that contemporary college students will enjoy.
black history month • teacher resource • african american history • college student • documentary
Need some great documentaries to use in your college classroom for Black History Month? Here are some interesting films that contemporary college students will enjoy.
black history month • teacher resource • african american history • college student • documentary
Tony Pastor
The story takes Pastor from an eight-year-old New York Lower West-Side street comedy singer to one of the most respected impresarios Broadway has ever seen.
civil war • blackface minstrels • vaudeville performers • tony pastor • new york theater
The story takes Pastor from an eight-year-old New York Lower West-Side street comedy singer to one of the most respected impresarios Broadway has ever seen.
civil war • blackface minstrels • vaudeville performers • tony pastor • new york theater
Bamboozled
A review of the movie "Bamboozled", directed by Spike Lee.
cinema • movies • films • reviews • criticism
A review of the movie "Bamboozled", directed by Spike Lee.
cinema • movies • films • reviews • criticism
Mrs. Dalton’s Boys, part 5
The Daltons now have a $5,000 wanted price—dead or alive, each, on their heads. They pull off more train robberies with the law hot on their heels.
dalton • doolin • coffeyville • kansas • oklahoma
The Daltons now have a $5,000 wanted price—dead or alive, each, on their heads. They pull off more train robberies with the law hot on their heels.
dalton • doolin • coffeyville • kansas • oklahoma
Tom and Jerry Collection Vol. 3
Here are the details for Warner Home Video's Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection Volume 3, coming to DVD on September 11th.
tom and jerry spotlight collection volume 3 • william hanna • joseph barbera • warner home video • gene deitch
Here are the details for Warner Home Video's Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection Volume 3, coming to DVD on September 11th.
tom and jerry spotlight collection volume 3 • william hanna • joseph barbera • warner home video • gene deitch
Goodbye Spike Millgan - Never Mind Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Spike Millgan, last of the Goons, dies. VH1 mangles the perfect pop panel show.
spike millgan • goons • never mind the buzzcocks
Spike Millgan, last of the Goons, dies. VH1 mangles the perfect pop panel show.
spike millgan • goons • never mind the buzzcocks
AMC's Mad Men Season 3, Episode 3
While conflicts arise at parties thrown by Roger and Joan, Peggy and Sally break the rules.
amc's mad men • mad med season 3 episode 3 • mad men my old kentucky home • mad men episode recaps • don draper
While conflicts arise at parties thrown by Roger and Joan, Peggy and Sally break the rules.
amc's mad men • mad med season 3 episode 3 • mad men my old kentucky home • mad men episode recaps • don draper
DVD Review: Tropic Thunder
Tropic Thunder is a funny satire of war movies and over-serious stars, but the DVD's extras are funnier than anything in the film itself.
tropic thunder dvd extras • ben stiller and jack black and robert downey jr • downey in character throughout tropic thunder dvd • mtv movie awards viral video for tropic thunder • iron man kicks kung fu panda in the groin
Tropic Thunder is a funny satire of war movies and over-serious stars, but the DVD's extras are funnier than anything in the film itself.
tropic thunder dvd extras • ben stiller and jack black and robert downey jr • downey in character throughout tropic thunder dvd • mtv movie awards viral video for tropic thunder • iron man kicks kung fu panda in the groin
Mrs. Dalton’s Boys, part 3
Late one February night a gang of robbers attempt to rob a train in Central California. Although there is no actual evidence that the Daltons were the outlaws involved the law, after several blunders, concludes it must have been the Dalton Gang.
dalton • california • san joaquin • outlaw • train robbery
Late one February night a gang of robbers attempt to rob a train in Central California. Although there is no actual evidence that the Daltons were the outlaws involved the law, after several blunders, concludes it must have been the Dalton Gang.
dalton • california • san joaquin • outlaw • train robbery
The Birth of a Nation
In 1915, D. W. Griffith created a movie that stirred a nation with its heroic portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its negative portrayal of blacks in post-Civil War.
controversial movies • d. w. griffith • racism • epic movies • adaptations
In 1915, D. W. Griffith created a movie that stirred a nation with its heroic portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its negative portrayal of blacks in post-Civil War.
controversial movies • d. w. griffith • racism • epic movies • adaptations
American Movie Epics from the 1910s
Prior to World War I, Italian cinema led the world in the making of movie epics. However, the war resulted in America becoming the new center.
american movie epics 1910 • birth nation • intolerance • joan woman • griffith epic
Prior to World War I, Italian cinema led the world in the making of movie epics. However, the war resulted in America becoming the new center.
american movie epics 1910 • birth nation • intolerance • joan woman • griffith epic
Collecting a Painful Past: Black Memorabilia
Many African Americans have become avid collectors of black history antiques, ephemera, militaria and objects which help them understand their own pasts.
african american • black history • african-american • slavery • united states history
Many African Americans have become avid collectors of black history antiques, ephemera, militaria and objects which help them understand their own pasts.
african american • black history • african-american • slavery • united states history
NORA BAYES
Biography of Nora Bayes, an American singer and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics to "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
nora • bayes • songwriter • singer • actress
Biography of Nora Bayes, an American singer and songwriter, best known for writing the lyrics to "Shine On, Harvest Moon."
nora • bayes • songwriter • singer • actress
Scott King's Treasure Island
This subversive film which won acclaim and infamy at Sundance is set in the last days of World War Two. Codebreakers trying to confound the Japanese army take on a strange mission recreating the life of a dead officer. Their story quickly descends into a bizarre psychodrama where they are forced to confront their own repressed desires. An interesting failure.
treasure island • scott king • sundance film festival • sundance award winners • experimental film
This subversive film which won acclaim and infamy at Sundance is set in the last days of World War Two. Codebreakers trying to confound the Japanese army take on a strange mission recreating the life of a dead officer. Their story quickly descends into a bizarre psychodrama where they are forced to confront their own repressed desires. An interesting failure.
treasure island • scott king • sundance film festival • sundance award winners • experimental film
The Evolution of Tap Dance
The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.
history of tap • evolution of tap dancing • percussive dance style • evolution of artistic movements • creative synthesis
The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.
history of tap • evolution of tap dancing • percussive dance style • evolution of artistic movements • creative synthesis
Irene Dunne: A Forgotten Legacy
Why isn't Irene Dunne ranked with the best actresses of classic Hollywood? It isn't because she lacked talent. Find out why she has slipped through the cracks of popular memory and learn about two performances that prove what a shame it is that she isn't better known.
love affair • show boat • leo mccarey • james whale • charles boyer
Why isn't Irene Dunne ranked with the best actresses of classic Hollywood? It isn't because she lacked talent. Find out why she has slipped through the cracks of popular memory and learn about two performances that prove what a shame it is that she isn't better known.
love affair • show boat • leo mccarey • james whale • charles boyer
The Classics: King Kong
Does he really need an introduction?
king kong • movies • classics • willis o'brien • merian c. cooper
Does he really need an introduction?
king kong • movies • classics • willis o'brien • merian c. cooper
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Controversy
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Whitney Isleib was photographed dressed up as rapper Lil' Wayne. Anybody who is offended by this is making a big deal out of nothing.
whitney isleib • dallas cowboys cheerleader • lil' wayne • halloween costume • controversy
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Whitney Isleib was photographed dressed up as rapper Lil' Wayne. Anybody who is offended by this is making a big deal out of nothing.
whitney isleib • dallas cowboys cheerleader • lil' wayne • halloween costume • controversy
"Isn't That Like Stripping?" - Why They Ask
Just why do people link belly dancing with stripping? Here's a historical and cultural perspective.
belly dance • bellydance • belly • dance • dancing
Just why do people link belly dancing with stripping? Here's a historical and cultural perspective.
belly dance • bellydance • belly • dance • dancing
The Color of Our Superheroes
Discover & explore the colorful history of superheroes with your child.
superheroes • african-american comic book heroes • history • fun • family
Discover & explore the colorful history of superheroes with your child.
superheroes • african-american comic book heroes • history • fun • family
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