Articles related to "Sidney Poitier"
Retro Bio: Sidney Poitier: The Long Journey by Carolyn H. Ewers
A review of one of the first biographies to document actor Sidney Poitier's life since his childhood to his rise to fame on stage and screen.
sidney poitier • poitier • sidney poitier: the long journey • carolyn ewers • carolyn h. ewers
A review of one of the first biographies to document actor Sidney Poitier's life since his childhood to his rise to fame on stage and screen.
sidney poitier • poitier • sidney poitier: the long journey • carolyn ewers • carolyn h. ewers
Review of The Defiant Ones
A groundbreaking film dealing with racism, starring Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier.
tony curtis • sidney poitier • film • movie • action
A groundbreaking film dealing with racism, starring Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier.
tony curtis • sidney poitier • film • movie • action
The Sidney Poitier Collection on DVD
Four memorable performances in four memorable films make this a true collector's collection.
sidney poitier collection • sidney poitier • legendary actor • classic films • breaking racial barriers in hollywood
Four memorable performances in four memorable films make this a true collector's collection.
sidney poitier collection • sidney poitier • legendary actor • classic films • breaking racial barriers in hollywood
Academy Awards News, Updated Predictions,Season Schedule
More news on the upcoming 1999 Academy Awards season and an update of predictions in the six major categories for the upcoming Oscars!
upcoming academy awards season • oscar predictions • films 1999 oscars • sidney poitier named 1999 recipient screen actors • 1999 american society of cinematographers board of
More news on the upcoming 1999 Academy Awards season and an update of predictions in the six major categories for the upcoming Oscars!
upcoming academy awards season • oscar predictions • films 1999 oscars • sidney poitier named 1999 recipient screen actors • 1999 american society of cinematographers board of
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 1967
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
In the Heat of the Night: Film Review
Virgil Tibbs, played by Sidney Poitier, investigates a murder in the Deep South. He has to contend with a Mississippi town's racist sheriff, played by Rod Steiger.
in the heat of the night review • in the heat of the night film • in the heat of the night film review • virgil tibbs sidney poitier • they call me mister tibbs
Virgil Tibbs, played by Sidney Poitier, investigates a murder in the Deep South. He has to contend with a Mississippi town's racist sheriff, played by Rod Steiger.
in the heat of the night review • in the heat of the night film • in the heat of the night film review • virgil tibbs sidney poitier • they call me mister tibbs
Best Picture - 1967
Forty years ago, Oscar's top honor went to this acclaimed racial thriller - and the long tradition of rewarding message films officially began.
in the heat of the night • norman jewison • sidney poitier • rod steiger • the graduate
Forty years ago, Oscar's top honor went to this acclaimed racial thriller - and the long tradition of rewarding message films officially began.
in the heat of the night • norman jewison • sidney poitier • rod steiger • the graduate
Black Pioneers of Film and Television
Profiles of Black actors and actresses who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to make outstanding contributions to Hollywood and beyond
famous black film actors and actresses • will smith • halle berry • nollywood nigerian movies • oprah winfrey
Profiles of Black actors and actresses who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to make outstanding contributions to Hollywood and beyond
famous black film actors and actresses • will smith • halle berry • nollywood nigerian movies • oprah winfrey
Film Review: A Raisin In The Sun (1961)
Few films resonate the experience of African-Americans from the pre-civil rights era as richly, openly and superbly as Daniel Petrie's abiding classic.
a raisin in the sun film review • sidney poitier films • african-american films • director daniel petrie • playwright lorraine hansberry
Few films resonate the experience of African-Americans from the pre-civil rights era as richly, openly and superbly as Daniel Petrie's abiding classic.
a raisin in the sun film review • sidney poitier films • african-american films • director daniel petrie • playwright lorraine hansberry
Raisin In The Sun Celebrates 50 years.
On March 11th 1959 Raisin In The Sun opened at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore theatre. It was a landmark moment for its writer and the African American community.
cannes film festival • ethel barrymore theatre • toronto’s soulpepper theatre • sidney poitier • the civil rights movement
On March 11th 1959 Raisin In The Sun opened at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore theatre. It was a landmark moment for its writer and the African American community.
cannes film festival • ethel barrymore theatre • toronto’s soulpepper theatre • sidney poitier • the civil rights movement
House of Payne Creator Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is a movie and stage play mogul. He is an actor, writer, producer and director. He is the creator of the hit television series House of Payne.
tyler perry • new orleans • louisiana • oprah winfrey • diary of a mad black woman
Tyler Perry is a movie and stage play mogul. He is an actor, writer, producer and director. He is the creator of the hit television series House of Payne.
tyler perry • new orleans • louisiana • oprah winfrey • diary of a mad black woman
Recipients of Academy's Special Awards This Year Announced
The Academy announces the recipients of its honorary and special Academy Awards to be given at the 74th Annual Oscars ... two legendary actors will be given honorary Oscars, while a former Academy President receives the first Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award given in over five years.
honorary • jean hersholt humanitarian award • gordon e. sawyer award • special award • academy award
The Academy announces the recipients of its honorary and special Academy Awards to be given at the 74th Annual Oscars ... two legendary actors will be given honorary Oscars, while a former Academy President receives the first Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award given in over five years.
honorary • jean hersholt humanitarian award • gordon e. sawyer award • special award • academy award
The 50 Greatest Oscar Moments of the 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 30 to 21
This week, we get closer and closer to the best ever, as we countdown ten more of Oscar's Greatest Moments, numbers 30 to 21.
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1986 bette davis age 78 first oscar appearance sin • 1970 lillian gish awarded honorary oscar lifetime • 1967 alfred hitchcock receiving thalberg award
This week, we get closer and closer to the best ever, as we countdown ten more of Oscar's Greatest Moments, numbers 30 to 21.
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1986 bette davis age 78 first oscar appearance sin • 1970 lillian gish awarded honorary oscar lifetime • 1967 alfred hitchcock receiving thalberg award
The Mind-Body Problem is a Joy
Katha Pollitt's The Mind-Body Problem, her first book of poetry since 1982, makes delightful art out of zeroing in on the human condition.
katha pollitt • the mind-body problem • antarctic traveller • learning to drive: and other life stories • reasonable creatures: essays on women and feminism
Katha Pollitt's The Mind-Body Problem, her first book of poetry since 1982, makes delightful art out of zeroing in on the human condition.
katha pollitt • the mind-body problem • antarctic traveller • learning to drive: and other life stories • reasonable creatures: essays on women and feminism
Mako Iwamatsu (1933 - 2006)
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
mako • mako iwamatsu • samurai jack • dexter's laboratory • avatar: the last airbender
Mako (full name Mako Iwamatsu) voiced roles in Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Dexter's Laboratory. He fought to get Asian actors better roles in Hollywood.
mako • mako iwamatsu • samurai jack • dexter's laboratory • avatar: the last airbender
The Complete Guide to the 74th Annual Oscars
The time for predictions is over ... it's time for the Oscars. Two days from the 74th Annual Academy Awards, here is a complete viewer's guide to the big show and everything you need to know for this year's Oscar experience.
academy awards • preview • predictions • 74th annual • viewer's guide
The time for predictions is over ... it's time for the Oscars. Two days from the 74th Annual Academy Awards, here is a complete viewer's guide to the big show and everything you need to know for this year's Oscar experience.
academy awards • preview • predictions • 74th annual • viewer's guide
The 74th Academy Awards: Hollywood Is Back!
Some disappointments, some poor choices, some wonderful choices, and some truly history making moments ... they were all a part of the marathon celebration of film excellence given last Sunday ... the 74th Annual Academy Awards! My look back this week.
74th annual • academy awards • cinema • film • movies
Some disappointments, some poor choices, some wonderful choices, and some truly history making moments ... they were all a part of the marathon celebration of film excellence given last Sunday ... the 74th Annual Academy Awards! My look back this week.
74th annual • academy awards • cinema • film • movies
Hollywood Blackout
There are plenty of African American actresses and actors that have given stellar performances in the past few decades. So, why have they been ignored at Oscar time? A well known entertainment publication finally notices.
There are plenty of African American actresses and actors that have given stellar performances in the past few decades. So, why have they been ignored at Oscar time? A well known entertainment publication finally notices.
Best Acting Oscars - 1950s/1960s
The 1950s and 1960s Oscar winning actors were a mixture of old and new faces including the first African-American actor to receive an Oscar.
best acting oscars 1950s • best acting oscars 1960s • oscar winners • oscar winning • academy adward history trivia
The 1950s and 1960s Oscar winning actors were a mixture of old and new faces including the first African-American actor to receive an Oscar.
best acting oscars 1950s • best acting oscars 1960s • oscar winners • oscar winning • academy adward history trivia
DVD Review: Forbidden Hwd. Vol. 3 - Bonus Items
In the final installment of our look at Turner Classic Movies' Forbidden Hollywood, Vol, 3, we survey special features in the four-disc tribute to William Wellman.
william wellman • turner classic movies • tcm • movie directors • forbidden hollywood
In the final installment of our look at Turner Classic Movies' Forbidden Hollywood, Vol, 3, we survey special features in the four-disc tribute to William Wellman.
william wellman • turner classic movies • tcm • movie directors • forbidden hollywood
Golden-Era Hollywood Landmarks Still Exist
If you long for the glory days of Hollywood, there are a few iconic spots left where you can tread the same boards as bygone cinema legends.
hollywood landmarks • celebrity hangouts • famous hollywood addresses • hollywood sites to see • old hollywood icons
If you long for the glory days of Hollywood, there are a few iconic spots left where you can tread the same boards as bygone cinema legends.
hollywood landmarks • celebrity hangouts • famous hollywood addresses • hollywood sites to see • old hollywood icons
History of African Americans in Film
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Many films since the late 1900s have portrayed African American actors and have been written by African American Filmmakers
african americans in film • history of african americans in film • african american cinema • pioneers of african american film • history of african american actor roles
Marooned on Marina Cay
Stop off and dive, snorkel, and eat your way around Marina Cay in the British Virgin Islands.
marina cay • british virgin islands • bvi • scuba diving • scuba diving
Stop off and dive, snorkel, and eat your way around Marina Cay in the British Virgin Islands.
marina cay • british virgin islands • bvi • scuba diving • scuba diving
Oscar Winners for Best Picture - 1950s/1960s
In two decades, the last filled with political and social unrest, movies went from dramas and romances to epics and musicals. The Academy Awards reflected these changes.
oscar winners • best picture 1950s 1960s • academy award movies from the 1950s • academy award movies from the 1960s • academy award musicals
In two decades, the last filled with political and social unrest, movies went from dramas and romances to epics and musicals. The Academy Awards reflected these changes.
oscar winners • best picture 1950s 1960s • academy award movies from the 1950s • academy award movies from the 1960s • academy award musicals
Oscar Winners from the Late 1960s
These five best picture winners from the first half of the 1960s included two musicals, an historical epic, a racial drama, and the only X-Rated film to win an Oscar.
oscar winners 1960s • best picture • x-rated film oscar • best picture 1965 • julie andrews best actress
These five best picture winners from the first half of the 1960s included two musicals, an historical epic, a racial drama, and the only X-Rated film to win an Oscar.
oscar winners 1960s • best picture • x-rated film oscar • best picture 1965 • julie andrews best actress
Some 1950s Oscar Nominees and Winners
An African-American actress nominated for her role in a musical and a man who was nominated twice as best actor after he had died were among the unusual Oscar highlights.
1950 oscar nominees • 1950 oscar winners • oscar records • african-american actress nominated musical • most oscars director
An African-American actress nominated for her role in a musical and a man who was nominated twice as best actor after he had died were among the unusual Oscar highlights.
1950 oscar nominees • 1950 oscar winners • oscar records • african-american actress nominated musical • most oscars director
Tom Berenger - Good Looks and Charm
From commercials to movies, Berenger has become a major league actor and producer.
tom berenger • tv daytime drama one life to live • looking for mr goodbar • butch and sundance the early years 1979 • the dogs of war 1980
From commercials to movies, Berenger has become a major league actor and producer.
tom berenger • tv daytime drama one life to live • looking for mr goodbar • butch and sundance the early years 1979 • the dogs of war 1980
Golden Globes and the Other Movie Guild Nominations
The Golden Globe award winners and also look at the nominees by the Directors, Screen Actors, and Producer Guilds -- some of the best precursors for who will be nominated for this year's Oscars!
golden globe awards 2000 • 72 annual academy award nominations • writer's guild nominations • director's guild nominations • producer's guild nominations
The Golden Globe award winners and also look at the nominees by the Directors, Screen Actors, and Producer Guilds -- some of the best precursors for who will be nominated for this year's Oscars!
golden globe awards 2000 • 72 annual academy award nominations • writer's guild nominations • director's guild nominations • producer's guild nominations
Remembering Carroll O’Connor
Remembering Carroll O’Connor, an actor who made us stop and think. Carroll won five Emmy awards, four for outstanding lead actor in comedy series and one for a drama series. He was also a director, a writer, producer, composer. This article is a review of his work along with a few personal memories of my own.
carroll • o'connor • all in the family • archie bunker's place • in the heat of the night
Remembering Carroll O’Connor, an actor who made us stop and think. Carroll won five Emmy awards, four for outstanding lead actor in comedy series and one for a drama series. He was also a director, a writer, producer, composer. This article is a review of his work along with a few personal memories of my own.
carroll • o'connor • all in the family • archie bunker's place • in the heat of the night
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The original Rudolph contained role models, life lessons, and characteristics associated with America in 1964 that still apply today.
rudolph the red-nosed reindeer • the first showing of rudolph in 1964 • 45th anniversary of rudolph the red-nosed reindeer • gender and stereotypes in rudolph the red-nosed re • rudolph and the cold war
The original Rudolph contained role models, life lessons, and characteristics associated with America in 1964 that still apply today.
rudolph the red-nosed reindeer • the first showing of rudolph in 1964 • 45th anniversary of rudolph the red-nosed reindeer • gender and stereotypes in rudolph the red-nosed re • rudolph and the cold war
Scoop for the Week of July 16th
It's tough being a girl in Hollywood. Get ready to fill out an application...Some major shows are facing casting changes. Sharpen your pencils and read this week's celebrity scoop.
hollywood • television • movies • celebrities • gossip
It's tough being a girl in Hollywood. Get ready to fill out an application...Some major shows are facing casting changes. Sharpen your pencils and read this week's celebrity scoop.
hollywood • television • movies • celebrities • gossip
Writer Lorraine Hansberry
Although her life was short, Hansberry's plays expanded opportunities for African-American writers and actors.
woman • women • black • black woman • african-american
Although her life was short, Hansberry's plays expanded opportunities for African-American writers and actors.
woman • women • black • black woman • african-american
Young, Gifted, Black…. And Invisible.
Black actors say TV discriminates against them - and it seems the facts back up their complaint. What should be done, and why?
black actors • minorities • ethnic minorities • afro-american actors • racism
Black actors say TV discriminates against them - and it seems the facts back up their complaint. What should be done, and why?
black actors • minorities • ethnic minorities • afro-american actors • racism
Scoop for the Week of Feb. 18th
What do cracks about Kentucky cost? She's not an FBI agent but she might play one on the big screen. And what's the latest scandal to rock Ally McBeal? Better read this week's Celebrity Scoop!
television • hollywood • movies • gossip • gil bellows
What do cracks about Kentucky cost? She's not an FBI agent but she might play one on the big screen. And what's the latest scandal to rock Ally McBeal? Better read this week's Celebrity Scoop!
television • hollywood • movies • gossip • gil bellows
Scoop for the Week of February 16th
No Valentine's gift for her. This show's sinking. This Survivor can't keep his mouth shut. Find out what's going on in Hollywood in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
celebrity • gossip • celebrity gossip • television • movies
No Valentine's gift for her. This show's sinking. This Survivor can't keep his mouth shut. Find out what's going on in Hollywood in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
celebrity • gossip • celebrity gossip • television • movies
THAT THING YOU DO: DIGGSTOWN, SNEAKERS
A look at DIGGSTOWN and SNEAKERS, two films that allow their respective casts to just have fun, with fun movies as a result.
movies • reviews • diggstown • sneakers
A look at DIGGSTOWN and SNEAKERS, two films that allow their respective casts to just have fun, with fun movies as a result.
movies • reviews • diggstown • sneakers
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?, PART I: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
A look at THE AGE OF INNOCENCE and SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, two movies that examine people who realize the society they live in isn't all its cracked up to be.
movies • reviews • the age of innocence • six degrees of separation
A look at THE AGE OF INNOCENCE and SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, two movies that examine people who realize the society they live in isn't all its cracked up to be.
movies • reviews • the age of innocence • six degrees of separation
Emmy Nods and Viewing Highlights
A look at some of the nominations for the 50th Annual Emmy Awards and viewer highlights for the week of July 28th.
emmy nominations • tv viewing
A look at some of the nominations for the 50th Annual Emmy Awards and viewer highlights for the week of July 28th.
emmy nominations • tv viewing
The Oscars Moving to February???!!!
In addition to announcing the approved rules for the upcoming 75th Annual Academy Awards, the Academy recently (tentatively) approved to make a huge change in the Academy Awards ... moving them from late March to late February! This author thinks this would be a very good thing for the grand show of them all.
academy awards • oscar • film • cinema • movie
In addition to announcing the approved rules for the upcoming 75th Annual Academy Awards, the Academy recently (tentatively) approved to make a huge change in the Academy Awards ... moving them from late March to late February! This author thinks this would be a very good thing for the grand show of them all.
academy awards • oscar • film • cinema • movie
The Surprising 73rd Annual Academy Awards!
Sunday night's 73rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony was shorter, simpler, full of surprises, short on history making memories, full of great Steve Martin jokes, short on unneeded dance numbers, high in variety in the films honored, and in short ... one classy show. This week, my reactions to the big show ...
73rd annual • oscar • academy award • cinema • film
Sunday night's 73rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony was shorter, simpler, full of surprises, short on history making memories, full of great Steve Martin jokes, short on unneeded dance numbers, high in variety in the films honored, and in short ... one classy show. This week, my reactions to the big show ...
73rd annual • oscar • academy award • cinema • film
Changes In Store for NFL on TV
A look at the changes in NFL tv coverage, the late E.G. Marshall, PAX TV and viewing recommendations for the week.
television programs • reviews • television coverage of nfl • national football league • television broadcasting of sports
A look at the changes in NFL tv coverage, the late E.G. Marshall, PAX TV and viewing recommendations for the week.
television programs • reviews • television coverage of nfl • national football league • television broadcasting of sports
Universal's Boys of Summer Talk About Being "Fast and Furious"
An interview with the stars of Universal Pictures racing flick, "The Fast and the Furious," Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. The film has been racing up the Box-Office Chart since the end of June.
cars • racing • interview • film • paul walker
An interview with the stars of Universal Pictures racing flick, "The Fast and the Furious," Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. The film has been racing up the Box-Office Chart since the end of June.
cars • racing • interview • film • paul walker
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