Archive for the ‘Film’ Category
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
Taraji P. Henson currently plays Cookie on the Fox-TV drama Empire, which debuted January 7, 2015.
Here are some of the photos from Taraji P. Henson’s visit to Syracuse University. She talked about her work in films and television, particularly the success of her new show Empire and the fortitude it takes to pursue a career in show business. She said she’s had the most fun in her career so far on the film Talk to Me (the Petey Greene biopic). Henson will host Saturday Night Live April 11.
She asked how many students in the audience wanted to run studios (versus merely acting or directing).
Henson shouts out her DC fans during a visit to Syracuse University.
Tags:2015, Acting, Empire, Petey Greene, Saturday Night Live, Syracuse University, Taraji P. Henson
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Friday, March 27th, 2015
Actor, humanist, Forest Whitaker visited Syracuse University on Wednesday.
Despite the fact that has an Academy Award, Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, Forest Whitaker may still be one of the most underrated actors of his generation. The guy has always made an impression in film roles, such as Good Morning Vietnam, where he mixed-it up with Robin Williams to The Butler, where he embodied the class and stoic dignity of Cecil Gaines. And who can forget his more lighthearted characters like Jefferson (Fast Times at Ridgemont High) and Jackson (A Rage in Harlem).
Tags:2015, Acting, Forest Whitaker, Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University
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Thursday, January 1st, 2015
Talk-show host George Kilpatrick interviewed Diane Nash at last year’s Cold Case Justice Initiative. Nash is portrayed in the new film by actor Tessa Thompson.
The film “Selma” came out last week (in select cities) and several of the key Civil Right’s leaders active during that march have appeared in Syracuse over the past few years. The roles of Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta are played brilliantly by David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo, but we were also impressed by the supporting cast.
Rev. C.T. Vivian was played in the film by actor Corey Reynolds.
In the film Selma, former ambassador Andrew Young was played by Andre’ Holland. Young spoke at an event at Syracuse University in 2012.
Tags:2015, Andrew Young, CCJI, Civil Rights Movement, Cold Case Justice Initiative, Diane Nash, Dr. Martin Luther King, George Kilpatrick, Rev. C.T. Vivian, Selma, Selma50, Syracuse, Throwback Thursday
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Friday, October 3rd, 2014
The Urban Video Project screened Issac Julien's Western Union: Small Boats at Everson Plaza.
Tags:Afro-Futurism, Everson Museum, Film, Isaac Julien, Light Work, Street Photography, Syracuse, Urban Video Project, UVP
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Saturday, August 30th, 2014
Urban Video Project (Everson Museum Plaza)
Urban Cinematheque is a collaboration between Light Work, Syracuse University, the Connective Corridor and the Everson Museum. This year’s film was “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
Artistic collaboration at Urban Cinematheque 2014
Tags:2014, Art, CNY Arts, Connective Corridor, Downtown Syracuse, Everson Museum, Film, Light Work, Public Art, summer, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Urban Cinematheque, Urban Video Project, UVP
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Thursday, June 19th, 2014
Maceo Parker was a key component in James Brown’s rhythm section. He played the Westcott Theater in Syracuse in 2009.
The film ‘Get on Up, a James Brown bio pic, will hit theaters this summer. Parker is played by Craig Robinson.
Tags:2014, Craig Robinson, Film, Get on Up, James Brown, Maceo Parker, Music, Throwback Thursday, Westcott Theater
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Friday, June 13th, 2014
Rosie Perez, actress
They say Father Time is undefeated…and if he is, then one person giving him a run for his money is actress Rosie Perez. Perez continues to age gracefully, 25 years after dancing onto the scene in the Spike Lee summer joint Do The Right Thing (easily one of the most audacious acting debuts ever, second only to Eddie Murphy in 48 hours)
Perez, who is a fight fan, was in the area recently to visit the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Tags:2014, Anniversary, Do the Right Thing, Film, International Boxing Hall of Fame, Rosie Perez, Spike Lee, Style
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Saturday, February 8th, 2014
Asomgyee Pamoja (along with Arthur Parris) led a discussion after “Better Mus Come” at CFAC last night.
The third night of the Community Folk Art Center’s Caribbean Cinematic Festival featured a showing of “Better Mus Come.” The film, which was directed by Storm Saulter, can best be described as a “The Harder They Come” meets “Boyz n the Hood” (and ‘The Wire’), all wrapped in a love story. To the best of our knowledge this was the film’s public debut here in Central New York.
A lively post-film discussion featured talk of tribalism, senseless violence, and dangers posed by oppressive geopolitical manipulation within the African Diaspora.
Tags:2014, Asomgyee Pamoja, Better Mus Come, Caribbean Cinematic Festival, CCF, CFAC, Connective Corridor, Film
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
Artist Yui Kugimiya discussed her process and several of her works, including Cat Brushing Teeth, last night at the Everson Museum of Art.
This is the second artist talk we’ve seen for the UVP series. We look forward to the technological upgrades that will make it possible to watch films and artist talks while riding the Connective Corridor buses (not just from the window, but projected inside maybe) since gathering in the Everson Plaza is not always favorable in February.
Tags:2014, animation, Art, Cat Brushing Teeth, Connective Corridor, Everson Museum, Film, Painting, Syracuse, Urban Video Project, UVP, Yui Kugimiya
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Jim Brown, Julius Edwards, Spike Lee, Rufus Morris, General Davis at the School of the heARTS (inside what is now the Merchant’s Commons Building). Brown and Lee came to Syracuse a decade ago to premiere the 40 Acres & A Mule documentary Jim Brown: All-American.
Tags:2013, Film, General Davis, Jim Brown, Julius Edwards, Merchants Commons, Rufus Morris, Spike Lee, Sports, Syracuse, Syracuse University, Throwback Thursday
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